The use of solar energy is gaining more and more space in Brazil. According to the Institute of Applied Economic Research (IPEA), between 2017 and 2018 there was a jump in7.4 thousand to 49 thousand photovoltaic unitsinstalled in the country. And photovoltaic panels play a fundamental role.
In August 2019 there were more than 93 thousand, according to the Brazilian Association of Photovoltaic Solar Energy (ABSOLAR).
This trend reduces fixed energy costs, as photovoltaic panel technology makes use of a completely free and renewable natural resource.
World leading companies such as Walmart, General Motors, Johnson200 million reais in clean energy.
But investment in solar panels is not exclusive to large multinationals.
Small and medium-sized companies are embracing the use of solar energy and taking advantage of the great possibilities ofsustainable investmentsthat this technology provides. There are already more than2.6 thousand industriesthroughout Brazil enjoying the benefits of using a photovoltaic solar system.
So, now find out 5 reasons to usephotovoltaic panelsin your company!
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1. Savings on your electricity bill
Electricity is a fixed expense in businesses across all sectors. Investing in photovoltaic panels is a sustainable way to reduce this expense, as sunlight is freely available in nature, completely at our disposal.
The difference in the bill can be noticed from the first month of installation, with thedrastic reduction in your electricity costsand their respective taxes. Investment in photovoltaic panels can generate asavings of up to 95% on your electricity bill.
After installation, if the system is capable of supplying the company's entire consumption, the concessionaire will only charge a fee for network usage and public lighting.
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2. Return on investment made in photovoltaic panels
The initial investment for a photovoltaic panel system may seem high at first. However, when calculating theReturn on Investment (ROI), it can be seen that alternative energy contributes to a considerable reduction in the company's expenses.
One of the reasons is to protect the company against the characteristic fluctuations inelectricity tariffs, which contribute to an increase in annual expenses, compromising cash flow control.
Using the solar energy system, companies ensure a stable cash flow, being able to predict their monthly expenditure on electricity bills.
3. Low maintenance cost
The installation of photovoltaic panels safely guarantees your financial return.
A maintenance required by the system is minimal, as the panels are prepared to remain intact under the most diverse climatic conditions.
After installation, the plates only require periodic cleaning to maintain the good functioning and durability of the system.
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4. Sustainability Seals and Certifications
By choosing to install photovoltaic panels, your company will be seen as “eco-friendly”,in other words, it will gain greater credibility and visibility in the market for being an environmentally friendly organization.
Currently, there are several seals and certifications used to indicate that a company is environmentally friendly.sustainable.
O Solar Seal, for example, certifies companies that consume the minimum annual amount of solar electricity. Already theLEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)is awarded to buildings planned, constructed and operated as green buildings.
5. Photovoltaic panels: Energy of the future
Recent studies indicate that, by 2040, residential solar panels will represent24% of electricity in Australia, 20% in Brazil, 15% in Germany, 12% in Japan and 5% in the USA and India.
It is also estimated that Brazil will become one of thefive countriesthat produces the most this type of energy by the year2030.
The generation of energy using photovoltaic panels does not cause negative impacts on the environment, in addition to providing a safe alternative for future generations. It is a sourcetotally clean, since sunlight is a renewable and inexhaustible energy resource.
The option to use solar energy is boosting the results of small and medium-sized companies, favoringcompetitivenessand sustainable development.
Therefore, investing in a photovoltaic panel system is an important step in preparing your company for the future.
Want to know more about how this system can benefit your company?Get in touchwith the team atMB Groupand find out more about usnew solutionin photovoltaic panels!
