TECHNOLOGY
Solar at Scale: The Benefits Solar PV can bring a number of benefits to a hospitality business and a large-scale rollout of installations can essentially spread and augment these benefits across its chosen sites.
Following an investment in solar PV businesses benefit from
• Significant cost savings on overall energy consumption
• Protection against fluctuations in energy prices
• Opportunities to use battery storage for nighttime energy use
• An increase in the overall value of the full estate
• A clear demonstration of their brand’ s commitment towards sustainability
• A notable carbon footprint reduction
• A subsequent positive influence on brand perception
Common Questions about Solar Installations in the Hospitality Sector With many solar PV installations for various hospitality groups to our name, we have encountered a number of key questions businesses in the sector have regarding them. Some of the most common are:
What ongoing maintenance is required with solar PV? Solar PV systems have very few moving parts and are low maintenance. We suggest an annual check for peace of mind and we have an inhouse team who can deliver an optional servicing package and performance monitoring.
Can solar be utilised for nighttime energy use? Yes they can by adding battery storage, which allows your business to store excess energy generated during the day and use it at night. We would always assess your energy usage carefully and weigh up the benefits of adding a battery to your individual system to ensure that it delivered a payback.
Do solar panels affect the appearance of my hotel or restaurant? Most of our installations are done on rooftops and are designed to be discreet. Our team will always conduct detailed site assessments to ensure aesthetics are preserved, and we would work with planning departments for conservation areas or listed buildings.
How long does a large scale installation take? The total time depends on the number of premises involved in the project, but typically a pub or restaurant installation would take our team two to five days. A larger site like a motorway services could be up to two weeks. In any case, our fully trained teams work efficiently and in a way that causes minimal disruption to a business’ operations and always prioritises Health and Safety.
Can hospitality businesses get funding or finance to help pay for solar? There are several funding routes available to help hospitality sector companies make the switch to clean energy, these include Power Purchase Agreements, asset finance and solar grants.
Two Positive Examples Here are two standout examples of us successfully rolling out solar at scale within hospitality:
Moto Hospitality
• 15 systems across Moto’ s nationwide services
• Estimated output: 1,371MWh per annum
• Annual CO2 saving: 342 Tonnes
• Equivalent to taking 68 petrol cars off the road
Mitchells & Butlers
• Completed 111 installations across M & B’ s UK locations
• System size: 3,718kWp
• Annual output: 3,160,300kWh
• Annual CO2 saving: 790 tonnes
• Diverse system designs ranging from 15kWp – 60kWp
Solar at Scale with Geo Green Power Our expertise makes us the ideal partner for hospitality chains seeking efficient energy solutions across their estates. We’ ll carry out a comprehensive assessment of your estate to determine the most effective solution for rolling out solar at scale.
To make an enquiry, contact Geo Green Power via: info @ geogreenpower. com + 44( 0) 800 988 3188 www. geogreenpower. com
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