The adoption of solar energy in business is the result of the continuous growing tendency towards renewables. This has been underlined in a recent report by the IEA (International Energy Agency) which predicts a 50% increase in renewable output in the next five years, with solar power - making up 60% - accounting for the bullk of this increase.
At the moment, 25% of our power output is produced from renewable sources. In the light of this, the IEA also predicts a growth of up to 30% by 2024 in the international market. This takeoff will be mainly due to an increase in self-consumption and distributed energy systems, which account for over half the global increase.
Distributed solar energy will represent nearly half the growth in the international solar energy market up to 2024. But, contrary to popular belief, the bulk of this increase is not down to domestic demand but in industry and business, which will account for three quarters of new installations in the next five years.
This is possible because economies of scale, together with a better alignment of solar energy distribution according to the electricity demand, contributes to self-consumption and allows greater savings in electrity costs in business and industrial sectors.
According to the IEA, 70,000 solar panels will be installed every hour around the world over the next 5 years. Businesses everywhere are switching to solar-powered systems, installing panels on their roofs and terraces, factories and distribution centres.
These are some of the advantages of using renewable energy sources such as the solar energy:
The installation of photovoltaic systems require solutions that meet the requirements of cable conduction and protection in order to ensure the integrity of the installation and their users.
Unex offers a wide range of insulating and anti-corrosive solutions for the cable conduction and protection in photovoltaic facilities, which usually have specific constraints: operating power which can be higher than 700V DC; no RCD´s providing electrical protection between PV panels and inverters and maintenance without switching off the power.
Our solutions are endorsed by over 45 years’ experience in outdoor installations subject to UV rays exposure.
The quality of Unex solutions is guaranteed by the strict accomplishment of product and application standards, as well as by obtaining Quality Marks and approvals.
Businesses play a vital role in the race against climate change due to the strong impact they have on the environment. Companies have a corresponding responsibility and their actions can pave the way towards reducing our carbon footprint. The private sector should be aware of its capacity for change and take the lead in the transition towards a new economy that is more respectful of the environment and people.