According to EDF, 83% of business leaders would be interested in a self-consumption project for their company. This figure sheds light on the increasingly important interest of companies in renewable energy and solar electricity. But what is it? What are the advantages of investing in a photovoltaic installation for your company? What about VSEs and SMEs? Here is everything you need to know about solar electricity in business!
What is solar electricity?
thesolar electricity corresponds to theElectricity produced by photovoltaic solar panels using sunlight. Indeed, the solar panels make it possible to capture the energy of the sun and to transform it into electric current. The solar electricity generated by the photovoltaic plant can be used by the company in different ways.
A company can opt for a self-consumption total. This method consists of fully consuming energy production. In other words, all of the solar electricity produced by the company makes it possible to supply its equipment and buildings.
A Self-consumption with resale of surplus is also possible. If the company’s solar electricity production exceeds the energy needs of its equipment, the surplus production can be resold at a special purchase price from an operator. This resale is possible if the company’s electricity network is connected to the public distribution network.
A company equipped with a photovoltaic installation can also decide to Resell all of its electricity production. This alternative is regularly used insofar as the purchase tariff offered to companies is higher than the price per kWh from the network.
The benefits an investment in solar electricity for companies
Solar electricity in business, a first step towards the energy transition
investing in renewable energies allows companies to respond to important ecological and environmental issues. Indeed, the production of solar electricity makes it possible to produce a so-called “clean” energy, insofar as its energy source is Renewable, free and inexhaustible.
the radiation from the sun allows companies to produce themselves a Solar, green and decarbonized electricity. They thus limit their greenhouse gas emissions, reduce their carbon footprint and engage in the Energy transition at their scale.
In addition, the production of a Local electricity that respects the environment Enables companies to comply with RT 2020 Requirements, which enhance positive energy buildings (BEPOS). Companies equipped with photovoltaic installations therefore produce solar electricity capable of reducing their environmental impact.
The enhancement of the brand image of CSRs equipped with a photovoltaic installation
The Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) refers to companies that give place to environmental and social concerns within their economic and commercial activities.
The installation of Photovoltaic solar panels in his company makes it possible to respond to the social and environmental challenges of companies. In fact, the production of solar electricity makes it possible to convey a positive image of the companies equipped with it.
In addition to Enhance their brand image, companies equipped with photovoltaic systems increase the value of their infrastructure. This added value can be interesting in the event of the sale of the company’s premises.
Savings generated by solar electricity generation in business
Companies that are equipped with photovoltaic solar panels benefit from a Excellent return on investment. The energy needs of companies are high: power supply of computers and machines, electrical equipment, lighting… In fact, companies can easily self-consume their solar energy production, without having to store it: Energy is consumed as soon as it is produced !
However, companies are free to resell the excess solar electricity they produce. In this way, they can benefit from a new source of income ! Autonomous solar electricity production thus allows companies to avoid buying their electricity on the market at exorbitant prices. They thus benefit from important savings for almost 30 years ! photovoltaic installations in companies thus constitute a Long-term profitable investment.
VSEs and SMEs: the Financial aid which aim to improve their energy performance
Different energy solutions allow companies to optimize their space and exposure to the sun using photovoltaic installations. theInstallation of solar panels on roofs or on the ground is a first possibility: these works at a lower cost make it possible to comply with the standards of RT 2020. Photovoltaic Shade Can also be arranged in company car parks. In addition to protecting vehicles from heat and bad weather, these shaders capture the energy of the sun to make electricity that will power the charging stations of electric vehicles or the company’s buildings.
The VSEs and SMEs can thus benefit from the many advantages of photovoltaic installations, especially since several State aid Aim to promote the installation of solar panels in companies: investment bonus, self-consumption premium, deductible VAT, financing of premises, etc.
Moreover, some Local aid are added to the financial aid of the State in certain departments and regions. In this case, Alsace grants a grant from 750 euros per kWp to companies that produce their solar electricity. Small and medium-sized enterprises can thus take advantage of a photovoltaic installation in order to produce their own solar energy!
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Sources:
https://opera-energie.com/quelle-rentability-self-consumption-
https://www.economie.gouv.fr/entreprises/responsabilite-societal-entreprises-rse
https://fhe-france.com/pv/Aides-Entreprises-Panels-Photovoltaic
https://www.edfenr.com/actualites/energie-solaire-sme-benefices
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