If you own a commercial building, you have quite a few roofing options available to protect your building. One such option that many commercial roofers now offer is photovoltaic or solar roofing. Photovoltaic system roofing helps to protect your building and provide a number of other benefits.
If you are considering having roofers install this type of system on your building, read about the advantages shown below.
Save Energy Costs
One of the prime benefits of photovoltaic system roofing is that it allows you to save money in two different ways: save energy costs and allow for energy tax credits. Solar panels that are set up on top of large commercial buildings can generate enough electricity to either reduce or eliminate your power requirements from local utilities.
This is typically done by entering into Solar Power Purchase Agreements (SPPAs) with local utility companies that accept electricity generated by your solar panels. They provide regular utility service to your building at a reduced rate based on how much energy your system produces. PV systems also reduce peak power costs, since they generate the most electricity during peak times when energy needs are at their daily highest.
When installed by commercial roofers, solar panels can save you money in the form of tax credits and incentives. There are a number of Federal, State, and even local incentives available to building owners who choose to install efficient solar panels on their buildings to produce and harness the sun’s energy.
Avoid Power Rate Increases
In addition to providing you with less expensive power, solar systems installed by qualified roofers provide a source of energy that always costs the same to produce, unlike conventionally produced electricity. You are much less likely to encounter continual rate hikes that average about 6% a year for conventional electricity due to increasing production costs.
Environmentally Friendly
Another important advantage of photovoltaic system roofing is the sustainable production of clean energy. By turning the sun’s rays into energy that powers buildings, you are reducing reliance on energy produced using fuels that increase pollution.
This renewable source of energy can reduce carbon-dioxide emissions into the environment by nearly 100,000 pounds over the lifetime of a 2-volt system installed by commercial roofers.
Choosing renewable solar energy also promotes a positive impression to your customers, who will notice that you are making an effort to help protect the environment.
Offers Increased Reliability
Although PV systems feed their energy initially to a power plant, roofers can also set them up to power your building in the event of a power outage. When the power goes out, your onsite and fully charged battery that is fed by solar panels can keep your building powered for some time and reduce your company’s downtime.
Considering these important advantages, photovoltaic system roofing could be a perfect choice for your commercial building. The price for these systems is getting lower while the technology gets better. Additionally, more utility companies now offer SPPAs, making it even easier to benefit from PV systems installed by commercial roofers.
To learn more about PV roofing systems and decide if they are for you, discuss your options with roofers who are experienced in commercial PV systems!
