4 reasons your business hasn’t gone solar yet (and why they’re all wrong!)
Commercial solar installation has the potential to completely change your business. You’ll be able to:
- Dramatically reduce business expenses
- Enjoy protection against rising energy prices
- Save money on your power bills
- Boost your green cred
Unfortunately, far too many businesses haven’t made the leap just yet!
Despite the many benefits of commercial solar installation in Melbourne, many decision makers are still skeptical. Why is that?
And more importantly, what’s the truth of the matter?
Is solar fake news stopping you from enjoying huge savings?
If you’ve been on social media over the last couple of weeks, you’ve probably seen fire maps populating your feed.
Here’s the thing: many of these images aren’t real – rather, they’re convincing fakes.
As they say, you can’t trust everything you read on the internet – and with the advent of fake news and internet trolls, this piece of advice is more relevant than ever!
A lot of solar skepticism can be chalked up to the online peanut gallery, who continue to spread baseless misconceptions about commercial solar.
The internet has made it possible for people who have no working knowledge of solar power to claim anything as fact. Bad faith actors attack the technology, the industry and the stats – no wonder so many businesses owners are hesitant.
At the end of the day, the best way to avoid this is to take any solar information you find on social media with a grain of salt – instead, prioritise information from reputable sources.
Finally, just remember that the numbers don’t lie – if almost half of Australia’s big businesses are going solar in some capacity, there’s probably a good reason for it!
They’re worried about the weather
Melbourne has a reputation for unpredictable weather. It could be 40C and sunny one moment, only for the temperature to drop seemingly instantly!
With such an unpredictable climate, it’s little wonder that many business owners are worried that their solar panels will become useless the instant the weather turns.
This is one of the most persistent solar power concerns around.
It’s also a complete myth.
While it’s true that solar panels perform optimally with direct sunlight, they’re perfectly capable of functioning on overcast and rainy days too.
Solar panels don’t need direct sunlight – they can generate electricity using ambient light too. Just because it’s cloudy, doesn’t mean that your panels aren’t doing anything!
What’s more, advances in battery storage mean that businesses now have the ability to store excess energy for bad weather conditions.
They’re worried about being ripped off
Commercial solar installation in Melbourne is a major investment – it’s only natural to be anxious!
Every industry has dodgy operators – just like every other industry however, the solar industry also has many trustworthy and reputable businesses (such as ourselves).
As long as you do your homework however, you can avoid dodgy solar companies.
When looking at companies for commercial solar installation in Melbourne, you’ll want to focus on a couple of things, such as:
- How long they’ve been in business
- The solar brands they work with
- Their work history
- Credentials and certifications
- Warranties and guarantees
Luckily, Pacific Solar ticks each of those boxes!
Learn more about what you should look for in a commercial solar installer.
Some businesses believe that solar power doesn’t offer a good ROI
While this may have been true 20 years ago, nowadays this is straight-up wrong!
Commercial solar power is an investment that can provide your business with tangible returns.
Today’s panels are more efficient than ever (as in, they convert more sunlight into electricity), while the boom means that the prices of solar panels are decreasing with each passing day.
All of this makes it possible to earn back your initial investment sooner – many of our clients have earned back their initial spend within 4 short years, and have started generating a positive ROI!
Not to mention, commercial solar installation also gives you access to other ways of making a return, including:
- Incentives
- Feed-in tariffs
- Government rebates
Businesses that generate renewable energy can receive Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs). These can be sold on the open market, giving you another way of making back your initial investment.
Unlike other solar installers, Pacific Solar takes a data-first approach to quoting. We’ll tell you exactly how much you’ll save, how long it’ll take to make a return and how much you can expect to save over the life of your system.
All of which allows you to make the most informed decision for your business!
Thinking of commercial solar installation in Melbourne?
Call Pacific Solar today!
Book a consultation with our solar experts today to find out how your business can benefit from solar energy.
Our mission is simple: to help businesses like yours enjoy all the benefits of commercial solar installation.
More specifically, our mission is to help your business save money.
Pacific Solar works with all types of businesses, big or small, reducing their reliance on the grid and saving them thousands of dollars over the years.
Using proven systems from leading brands such as LG Solar, we can help you get the most out of your solar.
And all you have to do is give us a call!
Contact Pacific Solar on 1300 448 447 or fill in the form to start talking to one of our solar professionals