How to Choose Your Solar Installation for Business?

A source of natural energy, free and inexhaustible, the sun is an ideal alternative for saving money on heating and electricity while moderating its impact on the environment. Photovoltaic and thermal Solar Panels make it possible to produce a very profitable source of energy, in particular, thanks to the numerous financial aids which are granted to the people who wish to equip themselves in solar thermal for example.

If it is possible to equip solar panels in cities and rural areas, and without losing functionality, it remains to know which to choose between a photovoltaic panel and a thermal panel.

I - Definition and mode of operation of solar thermal

The solar thermal energy is a form of solar energy. It refers to the use of the thermal energy of solar radiation in order to heat a fluid. The energy received by the fluid can then be used directly (hot water or heating, etc.). The solar collector is the instrument used to transform solar radiation into heat.

Concretely, all applications with hot water consumption are interesting to study in solar thermal. We can also take the example of urban heat networks where it is interesting to associate solar thermal energy with a biomass energy mix.

II - Definition and mode of operation of solar photovoltaic

The photovoltaic solar energy is electric energy from solar radiation through the panels. The photovoltaic cell is the basic electronic component of the system. It uses the photoelectric effect to convert the electromagnetic waves emitted by the sun into electricity. Several cells connected together form a photovoltaic solar module and its modules grouped together form a solar installation. Electricity is either consumed or stored on-site or transported by the electricity distribution and transmission network.

This energy is very interesting for all applications in business or electricity consumption is regular the day. At that time, we will opt for a self-consumption system to reduce the energy bill. If the consumption is also regular at night, we will be able to opt for storage of energy which thanks to the production of the day will be able to erase all or part of the consumption of the night.

Quality of the solar panel

Most panels can be sorted according to their cost, efficiency, and durability. The differences between these panels vary by manufacturer, panel type, and year of production. Solar panel manufacturing is a fast-moving market, and your solar installer should have a good idea of the current state of the market.

The costs of individual solar panels represent about 30% of the total cost of your system. The rest goes to labor, permits, inspections, and other components of the system. Solar panel prices vary considerably by region and manufacturer and are subject to the rapid change from year to year. Prices can go from single to double!

You can find current market prices by contacting a Solar Panel Installer, who will always have the latest prices on panels from different manufacturers. It is also important to consider the performance, durability, and warranty of the most expensive sign as a long-term economy.