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With a record number of Australian businesses installing solar power than ever before, the magic of the sun is boosting sustainability in more ways than one.
In the wake of the latest election result, climate has been dominating the headlines. With a tidal wave of new Independents and Greens entering parliament, it’s become all too clear that many Australians are demanding greater action on our nation’s efforts on mimimising our impact on the earth.
While Queensland is not yet leading the state based race towards hitting renewable energy targets, we do hold the title for having the largest number of green energy projects currently under construction or in the pipeline.
Known as the Sunshine State for good reason, it should also come as no surprise that Queensland is leading the way for residential solar, with the highest proportion anywhere in the country. However, we also have a growing number of small to medium sized businesses making the swap to solar, as the growing number of benefits can’t be ignored any longer.
As a small business owner, it’s worth remembering that clean energy has the potential to positively improve brand image, and a company that makes ample use of solar power is often viewed as a corporate citizen with environmental conscience.
As it provides an alternative to the expensive and confusing electricity plans offered by energy retailers, Australians have a very positive perception of solar power. This is particularly relevant for Queenslanders, especially since many have been directly affected by extreme weather conditions in the aftermath of the recent floods.
The cost of installing solar panels has come down significantly in recent years, and many Queensland businesses are already enjoying the benefits of solar power. By using this method to produce green energy and lower their emissions, just a handful of the benefits on offer for Queensland small businesses include the following –
If your business’s monthly electricity bill is already sitting between $2, 000 and $5, 000, installing a solar system could save your business an excess of roughly $7, 00 per year in electricity costs, with those figures increasing exponentially with the size and scale of your operation.
Depending on the size of your system and the power levels required, installing solar power as a small business can cost anywhere between $3, 000 and $10, 000 before rebates apply. This is arguably the biggest barrier for those pondering whether this form of investment is worth it or not, but the good news is that there’s several alternatives to paying upfront, such as the option of entering a purchase power agreement.
If you’re not yet sold on the potentially lucrative benefits, it’s also worth viewing solar power as a commercial investment and savvy marketing choice. In fact, an independent study conducted by SmartestEnergy revealed that consumers are increasingly favouring brands with a commitment to environmental sustainability.
The research found that four out of five people described themselves as likely to choose a brand with a positive approach to environmental sustainability. This clearly demonstrates a development in consumer attitudes towards companies’ approach to the environment, with a further 90% of respondents agreeing that it is vital that society becomes more energy-conscious.
If you’re a small business owner in Queensland looking to jump on the solar bandwagon but aren’t quite sure where to start, it’s always a good idea to have a chat with the professionals. A reputable and appropriately qualified commercial electrician can advise what size, output and position will be the best fit for your brand, and help you to navigate the transition to a more sustainable future.
Here at Shield Electrical, we are a Brisbane based electrical contracting company, and pride ourselves on being shockingly good at watt we do. For us, friendly and reliable customer service isn’t just a nice add on – it’s how we do business. Don’t take our word for it though, just ask our clients.
Established in 2015, Shield Electrical is lighting the way when it comes to providing electrical work with world class customer service. With our headquarters based in the central suburban pocket of Coorparoo, our team of qualified industry professionals are readily available to deliver quality workmanship, fast quotes, and affordable pricing.
Whether you’re on the hunt for an electrician for domestic services, residential, commercial and industrial construction, security systems or even just further energy saving tips, get in touch with us at Shield today to source practical solutions that don’t break the bank.
