Commercial solar panel solutions

At Recharge Renewable, we do believe that businesses, especially large businesses, have a social responsibility to strive towards achieving zero emissions. Naturally, the larger the company, the larger the carbon footprint. With the incentives available and diverse financing options we can’t see why any company would turn down the opportunity to help the environment AND benefit from it. 

Firstly, the obvious environmental benefits would be the reduction in carbon emissions. A medium-sized commercial solar panel array can reduce a business’s carbon emissions by 9.9 tonnes per year. A solar panel system can save around one tonne of CO2 emissions per year, which is the equivalent of driving around 3,600 miles in a petrol car. As you can imagine, wide adoption of solar panels in businesses across the UK this could reduce carbon emissions in the UK by millions of tons each year. This is of course happening now, but we believe in time all medium to large business could have some kind of sustainable solution in place helping the UK as a country to achieve a net carbon neutral status in the near future. 

Another perhaps lesser thought of benefit is decreased air pollution. Traditional energy production often releases pollutants that degrade air quality. Solar power generation produces no air pollutants, leading to cleaner air and associated health benefits. While air pollution in the UK has significantly decreased in recent years, particularly in major cities like London, it still remains above the World Health Organisation’s recommended levels, with many areas experiencing air pollution exceeding legal limits, especially when considering pollutants like nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and particulate matter (PM2.5); this is mainly attributed to traffic emissions, and while progress has been made, inequalities persist in exposure levels depending on socioeconomic factors and location within the country. 

Through renewable energy we can also focus on the conservation of natural resources. Solar energy reduces the demand for non-renewable resources like coal and natural gas, preserving these resources and promoting environmental sustainability. Clean air and reduced carbon emissions will help with conservation of the UK’s environment and pioneering solar energy can further conserve the natural resources across the planet, especially where fossil fuels are still the focus.

Lastly, an environmental benefit we feel is overlooked is the enhanced energy efficiency of using solar panels. On-site solar power generation minimizes energy loss during transmission and distribution, improving overall energy efficiency. This efficiency reduces the total energy required, lessening the environmental impact.

By adopting solar energy, commercial properties not only achieve cost savings but also play a pivotal role in promoting environmental sustainability.