Why a solar rooftop installation makes business sense

While many savvy industries have realized the benefits of installing a solar rooftop system that gives them assured returns, and is instrumental in reducing their carbon footprint, there are many others still hesitating for various reasons. Some company leaders believe that the up-front cost would be prohibitive, or that the returns are uncertain.

B. U. Bhandari Energy has spent years dispelling these apprehensions and has helped several businesses such as yours to make the most of solar energy. The company’s expertise extends to designing and installing a customized solar rooftop system and helping to set up a metering system whereby the system eventually ends up paying you back.

All you need is sufficient idle rooftop space or vacant ground space that is free from shade, and you are good to go. In the net metering model, the solar system is connected to your current electric grid, and any excess power (after captive consumption) is fed back into the grid, where the grid actually buys it from you at the current retail price. So not only do you reduce your electricity bill by generating your own power, but your solar installation actually makes you money in return.

The system has a lifespan of several years, and you can say goodbye to exorbitant electricity bills within no time at all.

Why a solar rooftop installation makes business sense

If you run an industry you might have considered adopting solar energy for your business. But something’s held you back. It’s undoubtedly a major investment and you might have been led to believe that a solar rooftop system is not financially feasible for you.

But you couldn’t be farther away from the truth. Many savvy industries are opting to make the switch from traditional power sources to greener and cleaner energy. And this is not simply from an environmental perspective, but also as a sound financial decision. There are countless gains to be made from installing a rooftop solar system in your industrial or business premises, and you can be assured of returns for your business.

At B. U. Bhandari Energy, we have spent years providing onsite solar power solutions to countless industries and businesses in India. If your business premises has an idle rooftop or vacant ground space, it can easily be converted into a revenue-generating powerhouse that will run your industry and deliver substantial cost savings in the long run.

Let’s get started.

Converting your idle space into a solar energy system requires a list of components, including:

• - Solar panels
• - An inverter that converts the generated DC power into AC power to be consumed by your industry
• - Battery storage for excessive electricity generated
• - An electrical panel that receives the electricity which is then used by your plant
• - Utility meter to measure your energy use (this spins in reverse if your solar power solution generates more electricity than you consume)
• - Utility grid where excess electricity can be returned in exchange for compensation

Putting it all together

Our years of experience will make the installation process seamless and absolutely hassle-free.

• - Seamless integration: You don’t need to make drastic modifications to your existing electrical infrastructure. The solar rooftop system will fit into the grid or the DG, with minimal or no changes whatsoever.
• - Your needs first: The generated power is first utilized to cater to your industry’s load. If there is any surplus power after this consumption, it is exported to the grid via a net metering system. You will receive a unit-to-unit settlement for the exported power against any consumption that you might make from the grid if there is a shortfall in solar power.
• - Using the grid: On some days there might be a surge in power consumption or the solar rooftop installation might have been unable to generate the electricity required by your unit. Any such shortfall in power requirement can be pulled from the grid and is adjusted against the surplus power you have put into the grid earlier.
• - Reduced bills: Depending on how much idle space you have in your premises, you can reduce your dependence on the grid and lower your overall consumption of electricity by almost 80%.

Advantages of Net Metering

Typically an electrical meter runs in one direction, where it only shows the units of electricity consumed. In the case of a solar installation, where the system is connected to the grid, we will install a bi-directional meter that also records the number of units that have been sent back into the grid.

Under net metering, your electric company will be required to purchase the excess solar energy produced by your panels (after captive consumption) at the full- retail rate of electricity.

Business benefits of rooftop solar

What do we mean when we say going solar brings opportunities for financial savings? Here is a simple example to give you an idea.

Putting it all together

Our years of experience will make the installation process seamless and absolutely hassle-free.

• - Seamless integration: You don’t need to make drastic modifications to your existing electrical infrastructure. The solar rooftop system will fit into the grid or the DG, with minimal or no changes whatsoever.
• - Your needs first: The generated power is first utilized to cater to your industry’s load. If there is any surplus power after this consumption, it is exported to the grid via a net metering system. You will receive a unit-to-unit settlement for the exported power against any consumption that you might make from the grid if there is a shortfall in solar power.
• - Using the grid: On some days there might be a surge in power consumption or the solar rooftop installation might have been unable to generate the electricity required by your unit. Any such shortfall in power requirement can be pulled from the grid and is adjusted against the surplus power you have put into the grid earlier.
• - Reduced bills: Depending on how much idle space you have in your premises, you can reduce your dependence on the grid and lower your overall consumption of electricity by almost 80%.

System size	300kW with a rooftop space of 3000 sq mtr
Units generated	Each kW generates approximately 1500 units of electricity every year (based on the orientation of the roof)
Annual generation	4,38,000kW
Monthly saving	₹2.88 lakh
Annual saving	₹35 lakhs
Lifetime saving	₹7.35 cr
Payback period	3-4 years
Plant life	25 years
Depreciation	60% in first year, 40% thereafter

Environmental benefits of rooftop solar

Besides the enormous savings that you can immediately grasp, solar is also a way to reduce environmental damage.

System size	300kW
CO2 emission	359 tons/ year
Trees planted	18735
Water saved	967104 liters

Partner with us

At B. U. Bhandari Energy, we have combined the best technologies with the best design to create exceptional solar rooftop installations. When you partner with us, you get substantial savings while also reducing your environmental footprint.