What Size Commercial Solar System Do You Need for Your Facility?

As a way of meeting environmental goals and cutting energy costs, more businesses are turning to renewable energy; commercial solar power is fast growing in appeal. Still, a lot of site managers ask, "What size solar system do I need?" You have to consider more than simply how many panels might fit on your roof in order to determine the proper size. Your energy use, available space, budget, and return on investment also have to be considered. We will discuss in this post the main elements guiding your decision on the optimal solar system size for your company. 1. Understand Your Facility’s Energy Consumption Start by looking at your company's energy use to determine appropriate system size. Usually showing in kilowatt-hours (kWh), your electricity bills contain this information. Look at: Your monthly energy use Changes in usage during different seasons (like higher use in summer for air conditioning) Times of day when your energy use is highest Pro Tip: To get ...