Should Wineries Go Solar?
2022-08-29Should Wineries Go Solar?
As a business owner, you have probably noticed that fuel prices are skyrocketing at an alarming rate, and the threat of climate change is rising. The best thing you can do for the growth and sustainability of your business is to consider renewable energy. Commercial solar power is your answer to volatile energy prices and is an attractive and affordable way to lower your carbon footprint. For customers exploring your vineyard, learning that you run a winery on renewable energy will be a definite selling point. Become part of the solution by switching to commercial solar energy, show you care about your customer’s values and make savings that will offer your business the opportunity to expand.
Refrigeration, HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) and lighting are areas in which wineries typically experience the most energy consumption. Adopting clean, renewable energy via solar panels is a great way to reduce or even completely eliminate these draining overhead costs. Make your business more profitable by adopting solar energy and putting forth an environmentally friendly image for your business.
In terms of financing options, the outlook is far more promising than ever before. Solar has an excellent ROI, especially when taking into account rebates that can lower your cost of solar by up to 30%. The cost of solar has dropped dramatically over recent years, with a watt of solar energy costing a mere $3-$4. By taking advantage of a generous 30% tax credit for commercial solar, you can save a lot more. Finance options are easier to obtain now than ever before as the benefits of investing in solar energy sink in. If you’re not sure which solar tax credits and rebates apply to you, make sure to get in touch with a commercial solar installation such as Infinity Energy Company so that you can get a professional opinion.
The great thing about solar panels is that during peak hours, they may produce more solar energy than you need to run your business, especially in sunny states such as Texas, California and Colorado which see a lot of long-lasting sunshine. Luckily there’s a way to benefit from all that excess energy. Net metering ensures that any excess energy you produce is sent back into the grid and can be used at night. The units of energy you produce from your solar panels will be calculated and removed from your electricity bill. Not only will your solar panels offset hundreds of metric tons of carbon dioxide, but you’ll also have free backup power from the grid at night in exchange for your excess solar electricity.
Solar can help your winery get an edge on the competition. With a long life expectancy of 20-30 years, or even more, your solar panels will give you significant savings that can be reinvested in your winery to expand and increase production. You will be able to reap the rewards of solar savings for many years after your investment is returned.
Infinity Energy Company can offer you a commercial solar system with maximum efficiency in its design. Adopt free energy from the sun and take full advantage of the sunlight that not only sustains your vineyards but can also sustain your energy consumption. Purchase commercial solar from Infinity Energy Company today.
