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Solar Energy : A Hidden Asset to Increase Commercial Property Value

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Solar panels for commercial use are a set of photovoltaic (PV) solar panels that turn sunlight into electricity. Commercial solar panels are a source of clean, renewable solar energy that requires minimal maintenance and emits no carbon dioxide, a global concern.
Switching to commercial solar panels for your company may have seemed risky to you as a business owner. You’ve probably heard about big companies like Walmart, Kohl’s, Costco, Apple, IKEA and others going solar, but you didn’t think it was feasible for your business. It’s past time to let go of that way of thinking. Many business owners are incorporating solar power into their operations and reaping the benefits. The amount of electricity produced by your solar solution is determined by the orientation of your roof and the amount of solar power needed to operate your house.

Solar power is no longer just for large businesses. Solar power has many advantages that businesses of all sizes should take advantage of. Solar energy has proven to be a strategic choice with numerous benefits for your business.

Building with high-quality solar panels for commercial property has more property value than one that depends on fossil fuels.
Solar energy system owners – your home’s property value has increased as a result of them! Homes with solar systems sell for more money than homes without them, according to a recent report by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Homes with solar panels sell for 4.1 percent more than comparable homes without them, according to a Zillow survey. Solar panels have the ability to raise the property value of commercial property.

 

Uncovering Commercial Property’s Secret Value

It’s no secret that commercial and industrial buildings have a big influence on how much energy we use. According to recent estimates, these types of structures account for 72 percent of all electricity consumed in the United States.

Building owners will reduce their electricity bill by 20% to 40% by converting to solar power, according to a 2018 study from the Solar Energy Industries Association. Property owners can increase their property value by changing the way they buy power as the economics of large-scale solar change and the business demand increases. Instead of leaving money on the table, property owners can increase the value of their commercial property by changing the way they buy power.

According to several reports, homes and commercial property with solar panels have higher property values and sell faster than those without. That isn’t going to change anytime soon. With the solar revolution gaining traction, adding commercial solar panels to your commercial might make it more appealing. Lowering your electric bills is a huge plus for any business owner.

If your commercial solar panels are installed and connected to the electricity grid, you’ll notice a reduction in your monthly energy bills. You’ll have more cash on hand once your panels are paid off because less money goes to the power company.

When a company embracing commercial solar power owns the site and the solar equipment being installed, the greatest possible value-add exists. Purchasing commercial solar equipment outright allows owners to take advantage of any available tax incentives, lower electricity costs, and the possibility of claiming renewable energy credits.

Commercial solar projects are not all created equal particularly when it comes to place. If you live in a place where there isn’t much sunshine for long periods of time during the year (or if your building sits in the shadow of a nearby mountain or forest tree line during peak sun hours), it would be difficult to argue that the value of your home would rise enough to justify solar as the best renewable energy option. Similarly, commercial solar may not be the best choice if your municipal policy prohibits net metering and/or you aren’t eligible for other financial incentives.

 

Solar Panels are Now More Affordable than they Have Ever Been –

Over the last decade, the cost of installing solar panels has dropped by more than 70%. As a result, the cost of installing solar panels has decreased. The federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC), as well as state tax credits and cash rebates, all help to lower the cost of installing a solar panel.

 

High Validity and Low Maintaining –

Solar panels for commercial use are practically maintenance-free and silent. Commercial properties are usually designed in such a way that they are readily accessible. The solar cells are protected by tempered glass and non-corrosive aluminum frames. They’re made to withstand the elements and can withstand rain, hail, wind, and snow – pretty much any weather-related hazard. The photovoltaic cells that make up solar panels break down quite rarely in general.

 

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What Are the Environmental Benefits of Solar Energy?

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As per the Environment Performance Index 2018 of the Yale University, India ranked 177th among 180 countries – an all time low by our standards. Going by the trend, it won’t be long before we become the most polluted country in the world. In all this, we fail to comprehend that the sun, our eternal companion, provides a vast resource of clean, renewable and sustainable energy. We as people are simply unaware of actual, substantial benefits of a well established solar system and how it can battle the ongoing energy crisis as well as usher in an era of climatic change.

Let’s try to change our outlook toward solar energy and have a quick glance at why the future is big with solar:

 

Solar Power Towards Reduced Air Pollution –

With mounting AQIs and multiple pollution related health concerns in major cities of India, one of the biggest benefits of solar energy is that it results in very few air pollutants. There are numerous studies that point out how widespread solar energy adoption would significantly reduce nitrous oxides, sulfur dioxide, and particulate matter emissions, all of which can cause serious health problems. Reducing our carbon footprint would not only benefit individual and communal health but also foster a greener, cleaner Earth with its ability to restore the natural environmental balance.

 

Solar Power Towards Better Water Conservation –

Most mainstream and conventional energy sources use water as a resource to generate electricity and that can use thousands of litres of water each year in the process. Water is used at almost every step of the process from cooling generators to processing and refining fuel and transporting fuel through pipes. Generating power through solar panels, however, requires no water at all. The operation of solar PV cells doesn’t require water to generate electricity, considerably reducing the strain on this precious resource of Earth.

 

Solar Power Towards Slowing Climate Change –

With weather patterns going for a toss and enhanced greenhouse effect on a global scale, solar energy can be our one stop solution for all woes. Although the greenhouse effect is an inevitable natural process that warms the Earth’s surface to a liveable temperature, most human activities, such as the burning of fossil fuels, have increased its adverse effects. In recent years, it has been particularly linked to a number of unchecked weather anomalies, such as cyclones, storms, floods and drought. Generating electricity from solar panels produces no greenhouse gases and can drastically help to reduce the effect of climate change, if used widely.

 

Solar Power Towards Lesser Dependence on Fossil Fuels –

Solar energy is inexhaustible and easily available, also, the energy from the source can power the entire globe if harnessed properly even for just an hour. On the other hand, our reliance on fossil fuels is not a profitable enterprise in the long run due to its scarcity and negative environmental impact.If , we can only tap into this free source of solar power to fuel our homes or businesses, we would be moving towards a more reliant, economical and beneficial relationship with energy.

 

Solar Power Towards Decreased Mining – 

Majority of fossil fuels are obtained by deep mining. The environmental impact of mining can occur at a local, regional, and global scale – directly or indirectly. The subsequent result is soil erosion, loss of biodiversity and the contamination of soil, groundwater as well as surface water by the chemicals seeping from mining processes. The use of solar power eliminates all possibility of damage to the environment by removing any such requirement of a harsh process or pollutant.

 

Solar Power Towards Lesser Reliance on Nuclear Fuel –

Unlike fossil fuel-fired power plants, nuclear reactors do not emit any greenhouse gases while producing energy. But, nuclear power generation creates a lot of waste which can remain radioactive and dangerous to human health for thousands of years. Relying on solar energy can free the environment of commercial radioactive waste, a typical by-product with power plants.

In conclusion, just like our tagline, we believe the ‘Sun is for Everyone’ and has numerous benefits. While there is still a long way to go, in India, we’ve seen some significant investments in renewables – a sure sign of hope. Solar power is at record low prices and we at Agni guide customers into taking the right decisions – for them and for the environment too. As you begin your solar journey with us, you will spot several opportunities to harness the sun, and turn your global footprint into a step towards the clean and the green.

 

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What You Need to Know about Installing a Solar Energy System in India

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India, along with China and USA, is pushing for solar power big time. Today, Solar power is the need of the hour. To avert power crisis, alternative sources of enery are also being constantly researched. Solar innovations are also making a hedaway along with water and wind energy, to find solutions to the impending crisis that seem inevitable. However, that one energy source that everyone is trying to tap into and promote usage of, is the power of the Sun. Sunlight as a power is green, perennial and enough to negate the usage of any other fossil fuel sources.

So if you plan on installing a solar energy system at your workplace or home, here are a few pointers that must be aware of :

Is Your Roof Ideal?

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The pre requisite for any Solar panels installation or for any solar energy system installation, are:

  • Available Sunlight;
  • Enough rooftop space; and
  • A strong and well inclined rooftop

Since Solar panels tap energy from the Sun, before you go ahead with a solar panel installation, make sure that your rooftop received enough Sunlight and is not shaded. However, in case you do have a rooftop that is shaded, you will need to make sure that is taken care of. Additionally, Solar Panels are also bulky. A strong roof top therefore, is a must, least it crumbles.

Understand Your Usage

Before you go all out with Solar panel installation, you must understand that Solar panels do not work at nights. Though research is ongoing to trap visible light, for now however it’s just the solar panels. You will therefore have to plan on rationing your electricity usage, to last you through the night, if you are completely dependent on solar energy. In India, a solar cell averages an output of 0.5 volts. You will have to work out your electricity consumption since a solar panel is usually made up of around 36 or 72 cells. While calculating, do consider, if you need the solar panel to power the entire house or only some specific needs like the water heater.

Understand Why You Need A Solar Powered Installation

Solar installations serve two ways : To generate electricity and to heat water or air (thermal power). In India, the usage is usually for both. Depending on what you want to use the solar power for, the product and installation will vary.

Which Solar Panel Should You Install

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The solar panels in India come in two coloured tinges: Blue tinged and black tinged. The   difference lies in the makeup of the panel. One of the panels is  mono crystalline (blue tinged) and the other one is poly crystalline (black tinged). Both of them have their advantages.

The basic difference between Monocrystalline and Polycrystalline panels lie in the silicon extract used in the solar cell composition. Monocrytalline panels have single and larger crystals in the panel whereas polycrystalline panels have many crystals.

This leads to a difference in efficiency output also. The single mono crystals are larger in size and are around 10% to 15% more efficient in their output. This also means that the monocrystalline solar products are a little on the higher side costwise too.

However the decisive factor for installing a solar power system, should not necessarily be money. Both of the mentioned solar panels have different pre requisites. The deciding factors in choosing the right solar panel depends on location, design parameters, labour costs and utility rate structures. Polycrystalline panels are ideal for larger spaces, whereas Monocrystalline are perfect for small terraces and spaces. However, since the latter panels are low in temperature coefficient, they perform better as the Sunlight gets stronger in the day.

Solar Installations Come With Warranty

A solar power system lasts for about 25 years on an average. However, these panels also need maintenance. Being exposed to sunlight, also means that they are exposed to the assaults of wind and dust. Any hindrance or obstacle in the form of a layer of dust too, might interfere with the sunlight reception for the panel or may spoil it.

Hence being aware about the warranty periods on solar products is essential.  Though they vary on the basis of the products, the standard warranty offered by the market on solar modules is around 10 years. The warrantee on performance is for 25 years, usually.

Know The Price Along With The Long Term Benefits

Installation of a solar power system may cost anything in between INR. 40,000/- to INR 6 lac in India. Steeply priced at the first sight, solar systems help you save on electricity bills in the long run.

There are a few other aspects that might interest you, to understand why is India pushing for installation and usage of Solar energy usage.

Government Support For Solar Energy

With the Indian government intent on making Solar energy a viable source of power, it is good to know a few facts about where do we stand with this intent. Indian government has resolved to make India, renewable energy efficient, through its National Solar mission. This mission is ambitious with an intended  installation of 177 GW by 2022. This is a huge task and breaks down to installation of around 100 GW for that kind of power to generate. Of course, this is a cumulative of the all the renewable sources put together. Solar power is expected to contribute to 40GW via grid connected solar PV rooftop.

Brief Overview: Laws And Policies

Laws and Policies in India have been framed year after year to make renewable energy usage attractive, especially solar energy. Relaxations have been given on taxes, while making exemptions along with offering  subsidies. In fact, a big step was taken when  the government targeted project developers to adopt solar energy. They were exempted from any kind of taxes, from all the earnings they made from these projects, for the first 10 years. They were also given the liberty of claiming 80% on solar products, on accelerated depreciation. Economic reforms were also made with taxes levied on imports of coal and other fossil power sources.

Solar Power Pricing: As It Stands Today

Solar power bid as of 2017 stood at INR 3.15/- as compared to INR 12.16/- in 2010. Falling prices of solar photovoltaic electricity have now made solar power the cheapest form of energy. In fact, available information estimates solar powered electricity to be 18% lower than the coal powered one.

Government of India, has lowered tariff on Solar PV power price to INR 2.71/- kwh in May 2018. In fact installation of rooftop Solar panels have also witnessed a fall in tariff to INR 3.64/ if the components are 100% locally made.

Solar power today is the cheapest form of power.

Why Is Solar Energy Viable For India

Call it nature’s bounty or our geographical location, of the 365 days in a year, India receives 300 days of clear weather on an average. We also receive about 5000 kilowatt hours of sunshine, annually. This strength can be understood from the fact that this power, is more than the energy output of fossil fuels for a year.

India’s Solar Interest: Tracing Back Time

Historically, India has been keen on leveraging on Solar power systems since 1981. Commission of Alternate Sources of Energy (CASE) has been a part of the Department of science and technology since, which in 1992 became the Ministry of New and Renewable energy.

In fact the 1970 oil crisis lead to the formation of Solar photovoltaic programme in India. The aim of this programme was solely to encourage research, analyze and plan production and to promote solutions via solar power.

As of today in 2018, Solar installation in India is being completed in phases. Eight Indian states are already underway to being Solar power efficient. It is now being quoted as the next big thing, which will do away with the need for fossil fuel altogether, in the near future.