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A Focus on Solar Power

Embracing renewable energy sources is no longer just an environmentally conscious move - it's a financially savvy one too. Among these, solar panels have emerged as a front runner allowing your club to mitigate the increased cost of energy by generating your own. This article shines a light on the cost benefits and key considerations of harnessing the power of the sun.

COST BENEFITS & CONSIDERATIONS OF SOLAR PANELS

Why Solar?

Solar panels utilise the sun's energy to generate electricity or to heat water, with no harmful by-products. This helps clubs reduce their reliance on grid energy, leading to significant savings on your electricity bills, particularly as energy prices rise. Further, as prices for solar technology fall and grant-funding opportunities increase, more and more clubs are considering the installation of solar systems on their clubhouse roof and other buildings.

Combining Solar Panels with Solar Batteries

To further optimise savings, consider combining your solar panels with a solar battery. This allows excess solar energy generated during the day to be stored for use during peak periods or when solar production is low. By reducing the need to purchase energy from the grid during these times, a solar battery can enhance the cost-effectiveness of your solar installation.

 

Using Excess Solar Energy to Heat Buildings or Hot Water

Solar energy can be utilised beyond just electricity generation. Surplus solar energy can be diverted to heat your building or hot water, offering an efficient way to reduce the costs of heating, often a significant part of energy bills.

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Improved Return on Investment as Energy Prices Rise

While solar panels do require an initial investment, the long-term savings and potential income from feed-in tariffs can make solar panels a sound financial decision. As energy prices rise, the return on your investment in solar panels only improves.

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Understanding Seasonality of Energy Generation

It’s crucial to consider that solar panel efficiency can vary with seasons, generating less energy in the winter months due to shorter daylight hours, particularly for solar thermal technology. Nevertheless, even in the UK, where winter days are short, solar panels can still produce a substantial amount of your annual energy requirements.

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In conclusion, installing solar panels is a promising avenue towards cost-saving and energy efficiency. They offer a practical way to reduce reliance on the grid, lower your energy bills, and contribute to a greener future. Although the initial costs might seem daunting, remember, the sun will keep on shining, free for all to use, turning solar panels into a profitable investment in the long run.

 

To discuss your solar options, and to see how we can help you further reduce your operational and energy costs, get in touch with chris@tjbservices.co.uk OR go to our BLOG

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