Solar Energy Solutions For Your Business
The Hartford
A Star Plus Energy power system can lower or even eliminate your energy costs for years. It can also give your business a strong public image as socially responsible, forward-looking and sustainable. Whether your company is small or large, this is an investment that will pay off over time.
Photovoltaic (PV) panels and cells are fixed to the roofs or exterior walls of buildings to provide electricity for the structure. Solar cells are also used to power smaller devices, such as calculators, parking meters and water pumps.
Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) systems use lenses and mirrors to track and focus sunlight. The concentrated solar radiation heats a working fluid, which then generates electricity or fuels another process. CSP technology can be used for both commercial and residential applications, as well as for large-scale power plants.
Each kilowatt of electricity generated by solar reduces greenhouse gas emissions and other dangerous pollutants, including sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides and particulate matter. In addition, solar reduces electricity demand from the utility grid, which helps avoid peaks and shortages that contribute to high power prices.
While installation costs have come down, they are still a substantial upfront investment. But if you choose the right system for your needs and take advantage of federal and state tax credits, you can achieve significant financial returns and shorten the time to payback.