Going solar will save you money and reduce your bills
Everyone wants to stop paying so much for power, right?
Price increases from old utility suppliers continue to reach staggering new heights so customers are spending more and more every year to heat, light and run their homes and business's.
If this sounds like you, you’re no doubt thinking there must be a better way.
There is a way to be Power Independent, save on power and beat the dreaded load shedding..
Solar energy can offer significantly reduced power bills for a lifetime, and you can start saving as soon as you install a solar system. And, having more money in your pocket is just one of the advantages of using the sun’s clean, renewable energy to power your home or business.
Perhaps you’re wondering whether you can afford to add solar to your house and business or if it will actually have much of an impact, here at EcoIP we truly understand that Power independence is integral to growing together.
In this blog post we give you an overview to one of the most abundant sources of power which for us will not be going away anytime soon and uncovers how much you could potentially save by installing solar in your home or business, and the factors that influence your level of potential savings.
Find out if investing in a solar energy system will pay off for you.
How can solar help my household or business?
The potential to save money is often the fundamental reason why people add solar, and rightly so. It makes sense to choose a solution that can deliver a reliable power supply to your home, at a reduced price while beating the dreaded load shedding in South Africa.
Solar can meet the majority of power needs for homes and businesses in South Africa and for this reason, customers can choose between hybrid, grid-tied or off-grid systems.
These options gives you control, with back-up from the main electricity grid when you need it. In addition to that, if you go for a system with a battery storage option, your solar system will also store excess power that can be used during low daylight times.
Depending on customer specific configurations and how much your spending currently, these systems enable you to maximize your power bill savings as energy generated from your solar panels is used first. Therefore, you only use electricity from the grid or batteries when you need it.
How much will I save?
There are set-up costs for installing a solar system, so households or businesses that use a lot of power will benefit more initially, as their savings will more quickly pay off the investment cost.
However, solar can be effectively generated and used by any type of household or business so you can start saving money straight away.
Individual results will vary but our customers regularly save up to 96% off their power bill. Combining a solar solution with smart efficient changes regarding energy efficient appliances, lights and office equipment will easily get you upwards of the 96% savings mark.
What factors will influence my savings?
Several factors can impact how much you save with solar. Learning more about these will help you understand their influence on your solar energy production and determine how quickly your investment will pay off.
- The panels. The size and efficiency of your solar panels plays a big part in the amount of energy they generate. Put simply, the more efficient a solar panel is, the more electricity it will create from sunlight, which means more long-term savings.
- Savings vs cost. It’s also worth considering how much power your household uses and the cost of solar installation. These two factors will have a major impact on how soon you recover the investment cost.
- Battery storage. If you opt for a system with battery storage and generate more solar power than you use, you can sell this back to the grid. So, it’s worth bearing this in mind when doing your calculations.
Switching to solar will save you money — from the first day you install and upwards of 30 years if you install a quality system.
When it comes to how much you’ll save, the answer depends on a range of factors so it’s important to consider these as part of your decision.
If you’re curious to find out more about what factors will affect your potential savings when you add solar to your house or business aswell then contact us at [email protected] or fill out a form at https://www.ecoip.co.za/contact-us and a sustainable solutions specialist will arrange a free Energy Audit which will help you get one step closer to Power Independence.