The Benefits of Switching To Solar Energy

By Venture Installations

Why Switch to Solar Energy

Join the hundreds of companies across the UK switching to solar power. Businesses are now choosing a move to solar panels as a long-term investment to save money and reduce their carbon emissions. Solar power can transform the way you view your businesses energy consumption, with excess power created freed up to sell back to the national grid. Solar panels are much more obtainable for many smaller and medium sized businesses with bespoke finance packages available making the switch to solar more viable than ever.

Venture Installations work closely with companies across the UK helping them make a positive change to renewable energy sources. With over 16 trained engineer’s in our team with have the industry expertise and knowledge you need to make the switch.

The Benefits of Switching to Solar Power

Reduce Your Companies Energy Bills

Solar power is much cheaper than standard energy from the national grid. Producing your own solar energy reduces your reliance on the national grid, with some businesses seeing up to a 40% reduction in their energy costs after 5 years. Solar power allows you to save money of energy consumption for decades to come freeing up funds to support your businesses growth and profit margins.

Support The Environment

Making a sustainable switch to solar energy will help support the environment. Solar power is a clean energy source, reducing your businesses emissions and helping the climate. With the climate change effecting us all more people now realise the responsibility to do our bit. Businesses across the UK are doing their part by moving to more sustainable sources of energy to protect the environment and secure their businesses future.  

Improve Your Corporate Reputation

Climate change is a key issue for people across the entirety of the UK, especially in the younger demographics. Switching to solar demonstrates your corporate responsibility making your business much more appealing to a whole range of potential clients. The largest companies across the UK are switching to sustainable energy sources and smaller to medium sizes businesses are now following their example.

Make Money from Your Excess Energy

Your solar panels may create more power than you need, especially when you are using multiple energy sources. This excess energy created can be stored on your premises using solar battery storage systems. Once all your storage is at maximum capacity additional energy created can be sold back to the national grid, ensuring no energy you create is going to waste. The freedom to sell your excess energy allows you to make extra income for your business in addition to the savings you will already be making on energy bills.

Add EV Charging Ports 

Switching to a new sustainable energy source will give you the ability to make positive changes around your business. Your staff members could benefit from you new additions also by you having enough energy to add additional EV charging ports in your car park. Having EV charging stations at your business will not only encourage your team to switch to electric vehicles but also have you covered when the switch to only electric comes.

How Can I Afford Solar Panels for My Business?

There are a range of financing options available for your business to invest in solar panels. Switching to solar is now easier than ever with companies much more likely to be approved for green energy loans. Venture Installations helps their clients find a finance solution that meet their businesses needs.

CAPEX Investments

Capital Expenditures (CAPEX) are funds used by a business to upgrade your premises, Equipment, or infrastructure. Solar Panels count towards a CAPEX Investment as they offer a financial benefit to your business moving forward.

Green Loans

Green loans are provided by many lenders for businesses who want to invest in sustainable technologies. Providing your business meets specific criteria many lenders will be happy to provide you with a green loan over a period of 5-10 years.

Lease to Own

Leave your business cash flow positive with a lease to own agreement for solar panels. By leasing your solar panels, you remove the high upfront payments and agree to a long-term lease of monthly payments to cover the costs of the solar panels and their maintenance. Upon the end of the lease period, once fully paid you will own the solar systems installed.

PPA Agreements

Make an agreement with energy suppliers otherwise known as Power Purchase Agreements (PPA). By using a PPA an agreement is made to buy and sell a set amount of energy over a prolonged 10–20-year period. During this time the energy supplier owns the solar technology, once the agreement comes to end you are free to renegotiate new terms or opt for the solar infrastructure to be removed.

Begin Your Solar Journey with Venture Installations

With the huge range of benefits of switching to solar power, the change is becoming more appealing to companies across the UK. Venture Installations are here to assist you throughout your journey from planning and designs to complete installations. Our friendly team can advise you on how you can make your switch to becoming a more sustainable company. Start your free solar quote with Venture Installations today.