Commercial Solar Solutions

Once we have this detailed consumption profile completed we analyse the appliances and equipment that are using power for the business and seek ways to reduce the base load, or peak power before sizing the solar system. There are several ways we can help reduce power consumption before installing a solar system. Often, these simple changes will result in a smaller, and therefore more cost effective solar array. Most companies are not aware of these additional saving methods and will simply design a solar array based on current usage, which will often be larger than necessary due to the correct level of care not being taken before sizing the array.

We will then analyse the tariffs and retailer the customer is currently purchasing power through. Its likely there are additional tariffs / retailers available that will help save more money after the energy saving strategy is implemented. Once again, we have the experience dealing with small to large-scale energy retailers and understand what is available for our customers. This can be daunting experience and is something that without vast industry knowledge can be difficult to navigate. GI Energy offers this service at no cost and no obligation for customers when creating an energy savings strategy.

The next step is to analyse the existing infrastructure including roof areas, ground mount locations, mains feed to site, main and sub switch boards and other infrastructure that can affect the efficiency and feasibility of a solar energy installation.

Now we have the full picture in terms of what is needed, and what can be installed effectively we would move to creating a solar energy production profile for our customers. We create the solar energy production profile using the geographical location of the business, roof or ground mount orientation and tilt angle, shade analysis, products used all other variable factors to create a detailed and accurate production profile. This profile can then overlap the consumption profile to provide an accurate solar utilisation report. This report gives us the exact amount of solar energy that will be used on site, and allows us to create a precise report in order to determine the financial case for the proposed strategy.

In additional to this we also understand the business case for energy saving strategies and will incorporate tactical finance options, which are often subsided, into this energy assessment. There are several ways to fund an energy reduction strategy. At GI Energy we understand you are searching for solutions that will save your business money, rather than cost money. With this in mind we can almost always design a strategy that is cash flow positive from day one, often with zero capital down.