Introduction
Ennovus’ solar panel calculator has been designed to give you a high-level overview of how your business could benefit from solar energy, without committing to a full quote or feasibility study. From projected savings and energy output to grid offset and estimated payback period, in just a few clicks you can start to explore solar for your site and see the benefits you could achieve.
Why Is Solar a Great Option for Your Business?
Solar panels are a popular option for businesses who want to take control of their energy costs. By generating clean electricity on-site, businesses can reduce their reliance on volatile energy markets and protect themselves from rising utility prices.
Most commercial solar PV systems have a lifespan of 25+ years and an average payback period of around four to six years, meaning that users can benefit from decades of significantly reduced electricity bills and long-term savings. In addition to lowering operating costs, solar energy can also help improve your company’s resilience to energy market volatility, boost sustainability credentials, reduce carbon emissions, and demonstrate a commitment to environmental responsibility; something that is becoming increasingly important to customers, investors, and stakeholders.
How to Use Our Solar Panel Savings Calculator
Using our solar panel calculator is simple. Just provide a few key details about your property and current energy usage, and we’ll generate a personalised report tailored to your property.
Before you get started, make sure you have the following on hand to make the process as seamless as possible:
- Import rate (p/kWh) – This is the amount you pay in pence for your current electricity supply and can usually be found on previous bills or your energy contact.
- Export rate (p/kWh) – This is the assumed rate paid for exported electricity in pence per kilowatt hour, for instance this could be your electricity supplier’s Smart Export Guarantee rate. If you’re unsure, you can use ‘5p/kWh’.
- Your annual electricity demand – The amount of electricity you use per year, estimated in kWh. This can usually be found on your previous bills or your energy contact.
- Roof type –Is your roof flat (e.g. membrane and concrete roofs), pitched (e.g. tiled roofs), or metal (e.g. trapezoidal and standing seam roofs)? If your site has multiple buildings or multiple roof types, use the predominant roof type.
- Roof perimeter and size – You may be able to find this in your building plan. If not, you can use a digital satellite tool like Google maps. First, find your site on Google Maps, then right click and select ‘Measure Distance’. Draw around the edge of the area, and a box will appear at the bottom of the screen with your area size.
- Any potential obstructions – This refers to the estimated percentage of your roof taken up by obstructions e.g. skylights, satellite dishes and chimneys. If you’re unsure, just enter ‘5%’ as a guide.
- Details for us to send your report to – Your name, phone number and email address so that we can contact you about your results.
We will take this data and calculate an estimated solar array size and the benefits you could expect to see from that array, all wrapped up in an easy-to-digest report. The more accurate you can be with your inputs, the more accurate your report will be.
What Information Will You Receive?
Once you’ve filled out your details into the solar panel calculator, we’ll create your personalised report. Your report will include all the key information you need to understand the potential benefits of installing solar, including:
- System size –An estimated solar PV system size based on your available roof space and current electricity usage, helping you understand the ideal setup for your property.
- Annual generation –An estimate of how much electricity your solar system could generate each year.
- Export revenue – An estimate of the income you could receive by exporting unused electricity back to the grid through available export tariffs.
- Payback period – An estimate of how long it could take for your energy savings to cover the initial installation cost of your solar system.
- Carbon offset- The estimated reduction in carbon emissions your solar system could achieve each year.
- Grid offset- A breakdown of how much of your electricity usage could be covered by solar energy.
- Current grid import cost vs solar PV lifetime cost –A comparison between your projected future grid electricity rate versus the rate you could be paying over the lifetime of your solar PV system.
- Lifetime electricity generation rate – An estimate of how much electricity your solar system could generate over its entire lifespan.
What Happens Next?
Our solar panel savings calculator is free to use and comes with no obligation. However, if you decide solar could be the right fit for your business, you can submit your details to receive a free, tailored quote from Ennovus. A member of our team will contact you to discuss your results and find out more about your site, before passing the details to our project team to create a full proposal and quote.
If you’re interested in a funded solution, our team can discuss a number of options with you which could mean you can install your solar system with no upfront costs. Many of our funded solutions reduce your energy costs from day one, meaning there’s no waiting until your system is paid off before you start to see the benefits.
At Ennovus, we specialise in helping businesses transition to smarter, safer, long-term renewable energy solutions. Our solar installations are designed to reduce operational costs and deliver reliable energy savings for years to come.
Whether you’re looking to reduce energy costs, improve sustainability credentials, or protect your business from rising electricity prices, Ennovus can help you make the switch to solar with confidence.
Ready to Get Started?
Try our solar calculator today or get in touch with our team to find out more and discuss your options.
