Commercial PV Systems: Boosting Business and Profits
Cost Savings
A commercial PV system can significantly reduce the energy costs for businesses. It utilizes the free spaces at commercial buildings to produce energy at lower cost that can be utilized for personal needs as well as can be exported to utilities for financial incentives. According to the European Environment Agency (EEA), PV systems help lower electricity procurement expenses and reduce reliance on traditional power sources [1].
Stable Power Supply
A commercial PV system provides a stable and reliable power supply, thus reducing dependence on the traditional power grid. Research by the International Energy Agency (IEA) shows that PV systems can deliver stable and smooth power, ensuring uninterrupted business operations during outages or emergencies [2].
Social Responsibility and Environmental Protection
Opting for a commercial PV system demonstrates a strong commitment towards social responsibility and environmental protection. The large commercial PV systems successfully reduces the dependence of energy from the fossil fuels and actively reduces the carbon emissions and combat the climate change The European Commission's guidelines for sustainable development emphasize that adopting renewable energy technologies like solar power is crucial for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting sustainability [3].
Government Incentives and Subsidies
Many EU countries governments offer various incentives and subsidies to encourage the adoption of PV systems at commercial levels.. For example, Germany's Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG) and France's Multi-Year Energy Plan (PPE) provide tax reductions, subsidies, and favorable policies for commercial users [4][5].
References:
[1] European Environment Agency (EEA). "Renewable Energy in Europe - Recent Growth and Knock-On Effects". Available at: https://www.eea.europa.eu/publications/renewable-energy-in-europe-2019/
[2] International Energy Agency (IEA). "Solar Photovoltaic Technology Brief". Available at: https://www.iea.org/reports/solar-pv
[3] European Commission. "A Sustainable Europe by 2030 - A European Strategy for Sustainable Development". Available at: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A52001DC0265
[4] Renewables International. "Germany's Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG)". Available at: https://www.renewablesinternational.net/information-on-the-german-renewable-energy-act-eeg/150/537/91563/
[5] Ministry for the Ecological Transition and Inclusive Growth. "France's Multi-Year Energy Plan (PPE)". Available at: https://www.ecologique-solidaire.gouv.fr/planification-energetique-0
System Introduction
A solar PV system is a clean energy conversion system that converts the solar energy into the electrical energy that is used in our daily life.. The working principle of this system is to use the photoelectric characteristics of silicon solar panels to convert the sunlight irradiated on the solar panels into DC power. The DC power generated by the solar panels is then converted into AC power by an inverter and that is further used to fulfill load demands.
PV Module
Includes solar panel, connectors, panel supports, solar cables etc., thus converting solar energy into DC electrical power.
Grid and other Electricity Generators
Acts as a secondary power source to fulfill energy demand in home and commercial applications. It supplies stable electricity for commercial or home use. Additionally, it can combine with the solar PV system, if additional energy is required.
Inverter
It convers the variable direct current (DC) output of a photovoltaic solar panel into alternating current (AC) that can be fed into a commercial electrical grid or used by a local AC electrical network.
Solar Batteries
They are used to store the electrical energy converted by photovoltaic solar panels in the form dc power. This power is utilized in time of need such as insufficient sun light at night or bad weather conditions. There are many types of products such as Lithium Ion, Gel and Lead-Acid batteries. Amongst them, lithium ion are the most favorable with longer life and high energy capacity
Loads.
Loads
They are classified in to normal and critical loads. Normal loadscan be turned off during a power outage. However, the critical loads require power supply to be guaranteed even during a power outage.
Typical Scenarios – Commercial Buildings
Various textures
Semi-transparent glass
Painted curtain wall
Colored tile
Large installable area
High performance battery
To ensure important loads energy supply
Saving high expenses from commercial energy supply
Typical Scenarios – PV Garages
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