TECHNOLOGY
Why Multi-Site Solar is the Smart Move for the Hospitality Sector
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At a time where many hospitality chains and businesses are facing increased costs due to rising energy prices, finding ways to save on these costs has never been more important.
This is where multi-site solar installations can be an ideal solution. Not only can they lead to notable cost savings on energy use, but they can also clearly demonstrate a brand’ s commitment to sustainability- something which is now often at the forefront of corporate agendas across many sectors, not just in hospitality.
Multi-Site Solar Explained As the name suggests,‘ multi-site solar’ involves having solar panels installed across multiple business premises and locations, rather than having these on an individual or‘ single-site’ basis.
By having panels installed across their estates, businesses can sustainably produce green energy for their locations, instead of solely relying on the grid. This in turn helps to lower both their respective carbon footprints and their overall energy costs.
Additional Benefits of Multi-Site Solar Installations Beyond the potential to save money on their energy consumption, there are also a multitude of wider benefits everything from hotel groups to bars and restaurant chains and more can find from these particular installations. These include:
Protection against energy price fluctuation In recent years, our energy costs have varied significantly and being able to predict and manage what the next price cap will look like has been a challenge for many businesses. However, this can be offset with solar as it provides a consistent and free source of energy. Moreover, with additional battery storage, businesses can further offset this by storing excess energy for nighttime use or for times of peak usage.
Smart solar capture potential It can be the case that certain premises within a hospitality estate won’ t be suitable for solar panels. But with multi-site solar panel installations, firms can instead essentially share the benefits across their full organisation.
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