Is Investing in Commercial Solar Panels Worth It?
Is Investing in Commercial Solar Panels Worth It? Smart Energy Answers March 23, 2021 Why Commercial Solar Panels Are a Smart Investment in 2024 Solar panels are, without a doubt, one of the best investments your business can make in 2024. Solar energy is now one of the most affordable forms of electricity in the world, allowing businesses to access a cleaner and more cost-effective energy source. You can also recover your investment over time through the money saved on energy bills. This alone shows how worthwhile commercial solar panels can be for many businesses. However, before making any investment, it is important to understand the benefits and options available with commercial solar. How Can Commercial Solar Panels Benefit Your Business? Reduce Your Overall Business Costs By installing solar panels on your business property, you can significantly reduce the amount of electricity your business draws from the grid. This means commercial solar panels can help reduce the cost of your business power bills. Lower power bills can also leave your business with more available cash flow. Commercial solar can be especially valuable for businesses that use a large amount of electricity and are heavily reliant on the grid. Businesses such as supermarkets, independent schools, warehouses, and manufacturing facilities often benefit greatly from installing solar panels. Any money saved on energy bills can also be reinvested back into the business to help cover other operating expenses. Smart Energy Answers explains the cost-saving opportunities available to businesses in our recent project. Find out more here: V&N Glass Case Study. https://vimeo.com/505002285 Solar Increases Your Commercial Property Value One benefit that is becoming increasingly relevant is the added property value that solar can create. Even if you are not installing solar for this reason, it can still be a valuable asset for your business property. Installing solar not only increases your business value, but also highlights the energy independence of your property. This can create an opportunity to attract more investors and potential buyers. Many potential buyers or investors would prefer to consider a business property that is less reliant on the grid and can produce its own power, especially during emergency blackouts or grid issues. Properties with commercial solar panels already installed are becoming increasingly sought after because of the many benefits solar can provide. Become Environmentally Friendly Businesses across Australia, including many major brands, are moving towards a more environmentally friendly future. This can have a positive impact on local communities while also offering a range of business benefits. Promoting your commitment to clean energy can also help strengthen your reputation, generate new business, and support referrals. When a business promotes clean values and responsible practices, support from local customers, buyers, and sponsors can increase. Commercial solar can help support an eco-friendly status while also helping your business reduce energy costs. By going solar and saving money, you may have more funds available to invest back into your business. Many business owners who install solar choose to reinvest their savings into high-growth areas such as sales, marketing, operations, or customer service. Low Maintenance Commercial solar panels require very little maintenance. Due to their robust design, solar panels are built to last for many years. This is reflected in product warranties for commercial solar panels, which can range from 10 to 30 years depending on the solar panel brand. Having a low-maintenance product is a major advantage because you do not need to constantly worry about your commercial solar panels once they have been installed. With the right system design and installation, your solar panels can continue generating energy and supporting your return on investment over the long term. A Roof Is Not Always Necessary Depending on the size of your commercial solar system, you may require extra space for your solar panels. One option is to install solar panels on a ground-mounted structure. A great example of this is a solar car park structure. This design provides a cost-effective way to incorporate solar photovoltaic, or PV, technology into an area while maintaining usable land and providing covered parking protection for vehicles. This also allows for a more flexible solar system and may create opportunities for even greater savings. With more available space, your business may be able to optimise a larger and more effective system to reduce energy bills even further. One of our recent projects highlights this opportunity: Sydney Olympic Park Authority. Smart Energy Answers covered the parking spaces with 300 LG NeON 2 solar panels, increasing SOPA’s total PV capacity to 121.5 kW. The Return on Investment One of the biggest benefits of installing commercial solar is the return on investment. It is important for business owners to ensure they are making a smart financial decision when choosing to install solar. Fortunately, commercial solar panels can provide a strong return on investment over time. Once your solar panel system has been installed, your business can begin reducing operational costs and energy bills. These savings can continue to build over the long term, helping improve cash flow and overall business efficiency. One of our recent commercial projects highlights the impressive return on investment we were able to help achieve for a commercial client. Click here for more details. Once you have paid off the cost of your commercial solar panels, your business can continue benefiting from savings on energy bills and operational costs. The more efficient your solar panel system is, the more energy it can generate and the faster your potential returns may be. This means your business could start seeing a return from commercial solar sooner. Looking for a commercial solar quote? Speak with one of our commercial solar experts today on 1300 948 619.
Smart Energy Answers: Premium Certified Installers of Tesla Powerwall
Smart Energy Answers: Premium Certified Installers of Tesla Powerwall Smart Energy Answers March 10, 2021 Maximising Solar Power and Savings with Tesla Powerwall 2: Smart Energy Answers’ Premium Certified Installers Smart Energy Answers is proud to have been selected as a Tesla Premium Certified Installer. For years, Smart Energy Answers has been providing high-quality products and excellent customer service. In recognition of this commitment, Tesla has appointed Smart Energy Answers as one of its select Premium Certified Installers. Tesla is a well-known and trusted brand that uses innovative technology, including solar batteries, to promote clean and sustainable energy solutions for customers. Tesla’s Virtual Power Plant is a network of homes like yours that supports the grid with clean renewable energy. What Is A Virtual Power Plant? A virtual power plant is a network of solar power and battery systems installed at homes and businesses. The systems are coordinated by a central control software system run by the VPP operator that taps into the stored energy of the batteries during periods of peak demand to supply the mains grid. Tesla’s world leading technology optimises the use of your Powerwall based on your energy needs, market conditions and anticipated grid events to ensure it benefits your home first, while also supporting the community. In return, you receive competitively low energy rates and monthly Grid Support Credits.https://vimeo.com/615560515 Tesla Premium Certification The unique Premium Certification is a result of meeting the following criteria: Outstanding distributed customer experience Exceptional installation quality Extensive product knowledge The Tesla Powerwall 2 is one of the leading battery storage solutions available, providing efficient electricity day and night, including during unexpected power outages. The battery has the capability to store up to 13.5 kWh of energy, helping support household electricity needs and improve energy independence. By partnering with Tesla, Smart Energy Answers can offer the following key benefits: Maximise your solar power system: Use your solar generation more effectively and continue generating significant savings. Instead of sending excess energy to the grid, the Powerwall can store it for use at any time. User-friendly monitoring: Monitor and manage your electricity production and consumption in real time through the Tesla app. You can also receive alerts, prepare for severe weather, and control your system while on the go. Blackout protection: Protect your home from power outages and keep essential appliances running, such as lights, Wi-Fi, and refrigerators. The battery can provide emergency backup when the power goes down. Easy installation: The Tesla Powerwall battery comes with a built-in inverter, which means it can be retrofitted to new or existing systems. Multiple installation options also make the process more flexible. Ready to join Australia’s largest Virtual Power Plant, purpose-built for Powerwall owners? You can join the Virtual Power Plant today through Smart Energy Answers. For more information, call Smart Energy Answers now on 1300 948 619.
Smart Community Pilot Program: Revolutionising Energy Solutions
Smart Community Pilot Program: Revolutionising Energy Solutions Smart Energy Answers June 4, 2026 Introducing the Revolutionary Smart Community Pilot Program From 1 March, Smart Energy Answers will be launching the innovative evolution to solar: The Smart Community Program, also known as Solar 2.0. The objective of this programme is to help turn individual systems into energy generators and save households money while adding extra credit to their power bills. Smart Energy Answers does this by helping individuals harness excess power from their homes and create a Virtual Power Plant designed to benefit the entire community. As a result, in times of high demand, your energy provider will be able to access the excess power from individual batteries and feed that power back into the grid. This effectively means that each individual battery is combined to create one large storage system. The move to Virtual Power Plants means that the community will benefit from lower costs, locally made power, and the ability to avoid power blackouts. It also means that individuals can stop relying on power companies and politicians to set the prices for their electricity. Instead, individuals can become self-reliant while contributing to their community. Limited-Time Benefits for Smart Community Members For a limited time, members of the SEA Smart Community Program will also receive: A subsidised solar battery with $1,500 off for the Pilot Program only. Access to a Virtual Power Plant, or VPP, to sell stored energy to the grid for up to 45c/kWh. System performance guarantee and maintenance. Full energy monitoring and smart control software to boost returns. Flexible payments with no upfront costs. Join the Smart Community Pilot Program Join our Smart Community Pilot Program today and become part of our fast-growing community. Call us at 1300 948 619 or get a quote here: https://www.smartenergyanswers.com.au/smart-community-package
Top 5 Benefits of Commercial Solar
Top 5 Benefits of Commercial Solar Smart Energy Answers May 14, 2020 The Top 5 Benefits of Commercial Solar Power for Businesses Looking for alternative ways to manage your energy costs and consumption? Commercial solar can provide many benefits for businesses from lowering your operational costs and tapping into a customer base that looks for environmentally responsible companies. Many government rebates and incentives are also available, which help make solar more affordable and easier to purchase. Read on to learn about the top 5 benefits of commercial solar. Advantages of Commercial Solar Commercial-Solar-System Instant tax deductions on solar systems The expansion of the instant write-off scheme allows more businesses to be eligible for the program. The extension enables companies to claim a tax reduction on the cost of solar installations if it’s under the threshold through to June 30th, 2020 cut-off. The asset write-off threshold has been increased from $30,000 to $150,000. It includes businesses with a turnover of less than $500 million (up from $50 million). Incentives through STCs and FiTs In addition to the instant asset write-off, more help is on hand for businesses looking to install solar panels through Small-Scale Technology Certificates (STCs), which can be used to recoup some of the cost when installing solar systems. Another way you can save money is through Feed-in tariffs (FiTs), which is a payment you receive from your electricity retailer for feeding excess solar electricity back into the grid. These subsidies can cover a considerable portion of the cost of installing a solar power system which means you can get a faster return on your investment. Keep in mind that these incentives are being phased out. Make sure to take advantage of it now before it’s too late! Click here to learn more about the government rebates and incentives available. Reduce your operating costs Electricity can make up a large portion of your monthly bills. The seasonal changes in utility rates and the rising energy costs can make it difficult to manage expenses. Installing a solar power system enables you to generate your own electricity rather than buying it from your electricity retailer. A system without batteries can have a payback period of 3 to 5 years. Including batteries to your system can further extend your payback period. Improve and strengthen your corporate image People are increasingly acknowledging and rewarding businesses who operate responsibly. Companies have the opportunity to use their green credentials to stay ahead of the competition, improve their image and potentially increase their revenue. You can use this as a powerful marketing tool to tap into customers that make their decisions based on a company’s environmental responsibility. Reduce your carbon footprint Reducing your carbon footprint will go a long way to supporting our environment. Generating electricity from solar panels reduces your need to generate electricity from fossil fuels such as coal and gas, which helps you to create a cleaner energy mix. Commercial solar can be a cost-effective solution to help you reduce your operating costs, reduce your organisation’s environmental footprint as well as strengthen your corporate image. With the instant asset write-offs including the incentives for businesses through STCs and FiTs, there’s no better time to shift to renewable energy. Smart Energy Answers is Australia’s leading solar solutions provider based in Sydney. We’re proud to have attained the highest accreditation level in Australia. As a CEC Approved Solar Retailer, we’re committed to helping communities gain energy independence through the latest technologies and high-quality services. To get started on your solar journey, contact us today on 1300 948 619 or via email at info@smartenergyanswers.com.au.
Sungrow Premium Partner – Smart Energy Answers
Sungrow Premium Partner – Smart Energy Answers Smart Energy Answers March 18, 2020 Sungrow Inverters: Empowering Homes with Cleaner and More Affordable Energy Smart Energy Answers is proud to be an authorised dealer of Sungrow inverters. This initiative enables Smart Energy Answers to continue empowering households to transition to cleaner and more affordable energy. Our customers can also benefit from Sungrow’s outstanding 12-year warranty offer, giving them peace of mind that they will receive high-quality products and professional installation services. Here, we discuss the key benefits of Sungrow inverters and what makes them unique. About Sungrow Sungrow is one of the three largest inverter manufacturers in the world. The company is a leader in the research and development of solar inverters and has one of the largest dedicated research and development, or R&D, teams in the industry. Sungrow has a broad product portfolio for utility-scale, commercial, and residential applications. As of June 2019, Sungrow products powered installations in more than 60 countries. The company has also launched one of the world’s largest inverter factories, with production capacity expected to reach 50 GW once fully operational. Sungrow has an excellent reputation for service and quality. It is also one of the few inverter companies to be ranked as “100% bankable” by BloombergNEF in its latest survey. What Makes Sungrow Inverters So Unique? The Sungrow Diamond Inverter uses state-of-the-art transformerless inverter technology. Without a transformer, the inverter is lighter, quieter, and more compact. It is built to withstand Australian conditions and features a robust design made from high anti-corrosion aluminium alloy casting. The inverter also comes with an outstanding 10-year manufacturer warranty. Sungrow’s hybrid inverter, on the other hand, performs the work of a grid-tied inverter and a battery-based inverter at the same time. This makes it a great value option for households looking to add battery storage in the future. Sungrow inverters are also integrated with an energy management system that can monitor household energy consumption. Hybrid inverters are becoming increasingly popular as battery storage can help improve energy savings and provide protection during grid outages. Smart Energy Answers looks forward to strengthening our partnership with Sungrow and further accelerating the growth of solar energy in Australia. Through this partnership, we aim to empower more people to make the switch to cleaner and more affordable energy. Smart Energy Answers is one of Australia’s leading energy solutions providers. We are Australian owned and operated, with nearly a decade of experience in the solar energy industry. We have completed over 3,000 residential and commercial installations, bringing together the knowledge and professionalism needed to deliver high-quality energy solutions. Our team goes above and beyond to ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction. Contact Smart Energy Answers today on 1300 948 619 to learn more about Sungrow and other high-performance inverters.
Solar Case Study | Marston Living Retirement Village | SEA
Solar Case Study | Marston Living Retirement Village | SEA Smart Energy Answers December 18, 2018 Solar Case Study: Maximising Savings at Marston Living Retirement Village Location: Beacon Hill – NSW Modules used: 336 x 275W Canadian Solar Inverters used: 28 x 3kW Fronius Primo Estimated Savings: $800,000 over 25 years Smart Energy Solar Install Video (Long Version) from High Exposure on Vimeo. View images of the Marston Living Retirement Village project