Like others, printing businesses across Melbourne are looking for ways to reduce their overheads and increase their profits, hunkering down to get through a more challenging financial market, particularly with the recent energy hikes.
If you own or manage a printing business in Victoria, here’s how solar energy can help you.
Why Printing Businesses Are Going Solar
Optimising operational costs will put your printing business in a more secure position for the future and provide some additional benefits.
The popularity of solar for businesses is growing, and by hopping on board this wave, your printing business won’t risk falling behind your competitors.
“Trends in the market…The commercial sector has also been adopting solar energy, with many businesses installing solar panels on their rooftops to reduce their dependence on grid electricity.” (source)
Can You Get a Solar Rebate For A Printing Business?
Businesses across Victoria (and Australia) are eligible for various solar energy incentives. We’ll discuss a little further down STCs and LGCs and how they might apply to your business.
We’ve also created a handy post for government grants for solar energy system installation here. So, check if there are any that your printing business is eligible for.
If you’re wondering, ‘can I write off solar panels for my business?’ There isn’t a solution that will completely ‘write off’ the cost of a solar energy system for your printing business, but there are options to help reduce the cost.
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How a Printing Business can Benefit from Solar
Here’s a helpful list of how your printing business can benefit from solar:
- Reduced reliance on grid energy
- Reduced grid energy costs
- Great PR
- Re-structuring your business property for the future
- Meet Sustainability targets
Is Solar Worth it for Your Printing Business?
The decision for your printing business to install solar depends on several factors such as location, energy consumption, and budget. A solar energy system can offer long-term cost savings, reduce environmental impact, and improve your brand image.
The most responsible solution for your business is conducting a thorough cost-benefit analysis to determine if it’s a viable choice.
If you need help figuring out how, or where to start, our commercial solar energy experts would be happy to help. We can use your existing energy bills and your plans for the future of the business to assess costs/rebates and options for your business. There will definitely be a solution that is available, and we can help you find it.
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How Many Solar Panels Should Your Printing Business Have?
It could be 10, it could be 150! It really depends on the size of your business and its energy demands. As mentioned above, if you need help assessing what system you would need, our solar energy experts have worked with large and small commercial enterprises and are happy to help.
A common question we hear is, ‘Which type of solar panel is best for industrial use?’ and that’s something we can explore with you and the needs of your printing business.
In fact, if you’re interested – here’s a case study for a solar energy system installation we completed for a school in Melbourne earlier this year. The products and materials they selected are included, and they opted to utilise STCs to reduce the initial solar energy system cost. This brings us to our last and most important question—LGCs or STCs – which is right for you. Let’s dive in…
LGCs or STCs for a Printing Business?
This is one of the more complex but frequently asked questions from clients. Everyone wants to know how they can reduce the initial cost of a solar energy system.
LGCs provide a more significant financial value, but not from an initial outlay – meaning they pay back over time. STCs offer a rebate at the time of installation, reducing the initial cost of the solar energy system.
Here are handy guides that you can read through and get a better understanding:
An LGC (or large-scale generation certificate) is a tradable financial certificate used to incentivise the installation of a larger solar energy system. Typically, 100kWh+.
An STC (or small-scale technology certificate) is also a tradable certificate used to incentivise the adoption of small-scale renewable energy systems, such as roof top solar.
While STCs may be more popular, as they reduce the immediate cost of an install, LGCs are not without their merit. We can help you assess which is right for you, as we appreciate there is a lot to consider before jumping into a commercial solar energy system for your printing business.
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AND…
If you’re interested in reading the rest of our series: ‘Solar for Businesses’ and learn more about the businesses that can benefit from solar panels, you can check them out:
- Solar Panels for Food & Cold Storage
- Solar Panels for Data Centres
- Solar Panels for Government & Council Buildings
Highlights…
Can You Get a Solar Rebate For A Printing Business?
Businesses across Victoria (and Australia) are eligible for various solar energy incentives including STCs and LGCs.
Is Solar Worth it for Your Printing Business?
The decision for your printing business to install solar depends on several factors like location, energy consumption, and budget. A solar energy system can offer long-term cost savings, reduce environmental impact, and potentially improve your brand image. The most responsible solution for your business is to conduct a thorough cost-benefit analysis to determine if it's a viable choice for you.
How Many Solar Panels Should Your Printing Business Have?
It could be 10, it could be 150! It really depends on the size of your business and its energy demands.
LGCs or STCs for a Printing Business?
It really depends on the size of your business and its financial plans.
