There are many reasons to adopt solar technology today. Solar panels generate electricity and will lower your energy bills every month for multiple decades. The sun is a renewable source of energy that is not going anywhere no matter how many panels you have. Committing to solar power is more environmentally conscious and better for the rest of the world—not to mention your own interests.
The team at PCS Energy is ready to assess your property for a solar energy system and develop a unique system for your particular needs. And if that isn’t enough, there are even more reasons to make the leap to solar power today.
Having Solar Panels Will Improve Your HVAC Efficiency
The best-known selling point of solar power is that it generates emissions-free electricity to lower your energy costs. The benefits do not stop there, though. A study at the University of California San Diego has shown proof of another reason to install a solar system on your roof. The study was led by Jan Kleissl, professor of environmental engineering at the UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering.
Using thermal imaging technology, the researchers found that during the daylight hours, a building’s ceiling was 5° cooler under the solar panels than under an exposed portion of the roof. The panels basically acted as shades for the roof, absorbing a portion of the heat and preventing it from entering the building. The result is that your building’s temperature stays lower and your HVAC systems do not have to work as hard throughout the day. This added benefit only works to reduce your electricity costs even further.
At PCS Energy, we take advantage of every method and practice that make your buildings more energy efficient. Reach out to us today to learn more about all of the ways that we can make your facility more efficient and reduce your energy costs.
Solar Efficiency Aids Your Heating and Cooling Systems
The study also found that having the panels on your roof helps to hold in the building’s heat during the night, which would reduce the costs of heating your building in the winter. The researchers did find a direct connection between the solar panel’s efficiency rating and the heat they absorbed for the building. The higher the efficiency of the panel, the more heat is absorbed. Every solar panel is made up of many solar cells that actually do the work of capturing the light from the sun, but the panels themselves can also take a significant amount of heat off your back.
Find Your Solar Service Solution With PCS Energy
PCS Energy makes adopting solar energy easy for anyone. We work directly with you to create a project recommendation that fits your needs and the details of your property. Our experts offer a free energy audit to present all of the advantages you’ll have with solar energy.
To assist with the up-front project costs, we have become experts in the federal tax credits and incentives that apply to solar power systems. We find the relevant rebates and incentives for you and handle the application process on your behalf. You can come to PCS Energy for solar technology and we will provide everything you need to get started.
To learn more about our solar services, contact PCS Energy today.
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