ENERGY SOLUTIONS | SOLAR PANELS
SEE THE SUN EFFICIENTLY
Did You Know?
If there were solar panels in the middle of Arizona 110 miles x 110 miles, it would produce enough electricity to power the U.S. each day! For free!
What & Why
Solar Solutions
Solar power helps small and medium-size businesses improve profitability without changing their business model and making solar energy accessible to more and more companies.
DID YOU KNOW?
The Three Types of Energy
“Clean” energy emits little to no greenhouse gas emissions and includes renewable and carbon-free sources.
This is in contrast to fossil fuels, which produce significant greenhouse gas emissions, including carbon dioxide and methane.
Renewable Energy
Wind, solar, biomass, geothermal, and small hydropower
Carbon-Free Energy
Larger hydropower and nuclear as well as all renewable energy resources including: wind, solar, biomass, geothermal, and small hydropower
Fossil Fuel Energy
Natural gas, coal, and oil
The Case For On-Site Solar
Investing in on-site solar projects can significantly benefit clients in several ways, both financially and environmentally. Here are some key advantages:
Financial Benefits
- Cost Savings: On-site solar systems reduce reliance on the grid, leading to lower utility bills. Businesses can save millions of dollars over time by generating their own electricity, especially with government incentives and tax credits.
- Energy Price Stability: Solar energy provides a fixed-rate energy supply, protecting against fluctuations in traditional energy prices. This stability allows for better financial planning and budgeting.
- Increased Property Value: Installing on-site solar panels can increase property value, as seen in logistics properties, where values can rise by up to 4.2%.
Environmental and Sustainability Benefits
- Carbon Emissions Reduction: On-site solar energy is a renewable source that reduces carbon emissions, helping businesses achieve sustainability goals and contribute to a greener environment.
- Energy Independence: By producing power, businesses become less reliant on external energy suppliers, enhancing energy security and reducing vulnerability to grid disruptions.
- Enhanced Brand Image: Adopting sustainable practices like on-site solar can enhance a company’s brand image, appealing to consumers who prioritize environmental responsibility.
Operational Benefits
- Protection Against Outages: When paired with a battery or other energy storage system, on-site solar can provide backup power during outages,
minimizing downtime and associated costs.
- Mitigation of Peak Demand Charges: Solar energy production often peaks during daytime hours, coinciding with commercial peak demand periods, which can lead to significant savings on peak demand charges.
How Does TPI Work with My Company To Start A Solar Project?
A company can start a solar project with TPI Efficiency by engaging in a comprehensive, step-by-step process that spans strategy development, procurement, implementation, and financing support.
Initial Assessment and Strategy Development
- TPI conducts a sustainability audit to evaluate the company’s energy consumption, infrastructure, and costs.
- Customized energy management strategies are designed to align with corporate sustainability goals, featuring clear reduction targets and established policies.
Procurement and Project Design
- TPI helps identify the best solar procurement options, including direct installation and Virtual Power Purchase Agreements (VPPAs).
Implementation and Onsite Support
- TPI assists with project implementation, handling solar system installation and integration with existing facilities.
- Staff training, energy management software setup, and ongoing support are provided to optimize usage and ensure seamless transitions.
Financing and Efficiency-as-a-Service (EaaS)
- TPI offers $0 down, pay-as-you-go, or shared savings models to eliminate the need for upfront capital expenditures.
- All upgrades are funded and installed by TPI, with companies paying only for actual energy savings, ensuring immediate cost benefits and positive cash flow.
Monitoring, Optimization, and Support
- TPI continuously tracks energy performance, offers maintenance, and adapts strategies to enhance savings.
- Clients receive ongoing regulatory updates and market insights, ensuring their systems remain compliant and efficient.
By leveraging TPI Efficiency’s vendor-neutral, data-driven approach, companies can launch solar projects that align with their sustainability and financial objectives while minimizing risk and maximizing energy savings.
Benefits of Renewable Energy
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Renewables are better for the environment and are quickly becoming cheaper than traditional resources!
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Unlike fossil fuels, the price of renewable energy is stable in the long term because there are no fuel costs. Coal and natural gas prices can cause surges in energy costs when fuel supplies become strained, so relying on abundant solar and wind energy helps us keep rates stable and competitive.
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The benefits of renewable energy don't stop with stable, competitive prices. It's good for our health too! When fossil fuel energy is replaced with wind or solar, the air we breathe and the water we drink gets cleaner.
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When local and regional companies buy and build green power, creating more local clean energy jobs. In addition, having control over our future energy supply allows the community to support projects that produce a cleaner, greener economy.
Carbon-Neutrality
Carbon neutral means that any CO2 released into the atmosphere from a company’s activities is balanced by removing an equivalent amount.
Carbon positive means that activity goes beyond achieving net-zero carbon emissions to create an environmental benefit by removing additional carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
Carbon Negative
Carbon negative means the same thing as "climate positive."
Carbon Positive
Carbon positive is how organizations describe climate positive and carbon negative. Unfortunately, it's mainly a marketing term and understandably confusing–we generally avoid it.
Climate Neutral
Climate Neutral refers to reducing all GHG to zero while eliminating all other negative environmental impacts that an organization may cause.
Net-Zero Carbon Emissions
Net-Zero carbon emissions mean that an activity releases net-zero carbon emissions into the atmosphere. Net-Zero emissions balance the amount of greenhouse gas (GHG) released and the amount removed from the atmosphere.
Take the first step towards a more sustainable future.
Contact us today to learn how our Sustainability Solutions can accelerate your organization’s sustainability journey.
TPI’s energy audit is a comprehensive, vendor-neutral review designed to identify cost savings, improve efficiency, and support sustainability goals for organizations. The audit process covers a wide range of utility and energy-related aspects tailored to each client’s needs.
Looking To Reach your Sustainability Goals?
Green-e® certified Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) Can Help Your Business Reach your Sustainability Goals.
By purchasing Green-e® certified RECs, organizations can credibly reduce their emissions footprint, drive new renewable development, increase overall renewable energy demand, and demonstrate alignment with leading sustainability initiatives – all verified by a trusted third-party certification.