Electricity costs are rising between 4 and 7% annually. The sun, however, never invoices you. Solar energy is an investment that pays for itself by reducing your business’ monthly power bills and helping your business to make less of a footprint on our environment.

Solar energy can be defined as energy derived from the sun in the form of solar radiation. Solar energy has been used in various forms since the dawn of mankind. Modern solar technologies include solar heating, solar photovoltaics, solar thermal electricity, and solar architecture. The use of solar energy as a source of power can make considerable contributions to solving some of the most urgent problems the world now faces, and has become a very popular alternative to more destructive forms of energy.

There are two types of solar energy: passive and active. Passive solar energy involves reflexive actions, such as orienting a building towards the sun, selecting materials with favorable thermal mass and designing spaces that naturally circulate air. Active solar energy is created through more technological means such as the use of photovoltaic panels and solar thermal collectors.

Active solar energy systems, like solar panels, reduce the amount of electricity coming from fossil fuels by supplying your business with clean, renewable energy from the sun. Photovoltaic power, generated from photovoltaic panels, is a completely eco-friendly and inexhaustible source of power. Also, the high durability and low maintenance required by the photovoltaic cells makes photovoltaic panels a great choice for many applications. With an annual failure rate of under 1 in 10,000, photovoltaic cells are so durable that it’s not unreasonable to leave a panel unattended and expect it to operate for decades (many companies do just that).

Solar energy can help your business save money and make less of an impact on the environment through the use of solar panels. Complement your next project with Perfection’s eco-friendly solar panel support structures. Lightweight and durable, our support structures provide flexibility in design using eco friendly and recyclable aluminum. The trusted experts at Perfection Architectural Systems can help showcase your photovoltaic panels with a custom design calculated to fit the requirements of your project. Call us today at (800)238-7207 to discuss how we can help your business take advantage of the benefits of solar energy through our solar panel support systems.