Commercial Solar Energy Solutions: Expectations vs. Reality

As the solar power industry has evolved over the last decade, many organizations are considered themselves adopting commercial solar energy solutions. Whether it’s a solar power system or solar panel they require significant investment, but there are certain common misconceptions about getting a solar-powered product versus what you can realistically expect. In this blog post, we will take a closer look at the common exaggerated expectations and what reality looks like when solar technology comes into the picture.

1. Maintenance Requirements

Expectation

People generally expect that solar energy systems require heavy maintenance regularly, and they will have to pay the repair costs. Some also believe that the installation of any solar system will be more of a hassle than a grid-based electrical system.

Reality

The reality is any solar energy system does require as little maintenance as possible after installation. Today’s solar-powered systems are designed in such a way you will hardly find any substantial difference between maintaining a solar system and traditional electrical infrastructure.

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2. The lifespan of Solar Energy Products

Expectation

Many people believe solar energy technology-based products get expired every few years, and they need frequent checkups, replacements, maintenance, thereby increasing the overall cost of ownership.

Reality

Several solar systems manufacturers build solar systems, which come with a 25 years performance warranty and a 10 years product warranty. Solar systems are designed with longevity, performance, and aesthetics for a lifetime.

3. Impact on Your Existing Roof

Expectation

People think that the installation of solar systems will create extensive damage to the existing commercial roof of your building.

Reality

The installation (requires minimal changes) of solar systems helps you to protect your commercial roof by shading it from intense sunlight. Installation requires marginal modifications to your roofing system. Any rooftop solar panel can be removed easily from the roof without causing any damage.

4. Return on Investment (ROI)

Expectation

Some people believe that a solar energy system takes years or decades when it comes to starting saving money and becoming economically viable after installations.

Reality

Reality is something different like solar energy systems’ installation provides a full return on your investment as soon as possible; some clients’ experience a full ROI in a year or fewer, but the usual is around two to three years. Your solar energy system is a perfectly good investment and the most cost-effective infrastructure upgrades you can make through which you can expect to start saving money from the very beginning and get affirmative cash flow in only a couple of years.

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5. Impact of Weather

Expectation

Some people think solar energy systems are not productive in those areas where you get less sunlight and can’t generate electricity in cold, overcast, or cloudy weather (highly effective in warm climatic localities where they get plentiful sunlight).

Reality

It is also true that solar energy systems work more efficiently at cooler temperatures as they can generate electricity on overcast or cloudy or dark days. Solar technology works on the intensity of sunlight and not temperature, hence it works well even in Leh & Ladakh, where you may get the clear low-temperature sunny days that are the best areas to expect your solar system to generate viable electricity.

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Final Say

Are you looking to gaining more knowledge about solar energy systems? If yes, contact the experts today at solarclue.com Our professionals will work with you to understand your energy costs, objectives and also prepare you for the future with a sustainable, energy-efficient solar energy solution. GOOD LUCK!