Commercial Solar

Custom Solar Panel Design and Installation for Businesses in British Columbia

Commercial Solar Solutions for British Columbia

Empowering Businesses and Communities with Sustainable Energy

At Energy Economics, we provide tailored commercial solar solutions across British Columbia, serving a diverse range of clients, including agricultural operations, non-profits, First Nations, developers, and multi-unit residential buildings. Our expertise spans off-grid, hybrid, micro-grid, and grid-tied systems, ensuring that your business or organization maximizes energy efficiency, reduces operational costs, and contributes to a sustainable future. Whether you are looking to power a large-scale agricultural operation or a community housing project, our commercial solar services are designed to meet your unique needs.

Hybrid Solar Systems

We offer custom-designed hybrid solar systems, combining grid-tied and off-grid capabilities tailored to meet the unique needs of commercial properties. These systems allow businesses to generate solar power, store excess energy in batteries, and rely on the grid when needed, ensuring continuous operation and energy security.

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Micro-Grid Solar Systems

Our micro-grid solar systems are custom-built to provide localized energy networks for commercial sites. These systems operate independently or in conjunction with the grid, offering businesses enhanced energy resilience, independence, and control.

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Grid-Tied Solar Systems

We design grid-tied solar systems for commercial properties, allowing businesses to generate solar energy while staying connected to the utility grid. Excess energy can be sent back to the grid, earning credits and reducing overall energy costs.

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Hybrid Solar Systems

Flexible and Reliable Solar Solutions for Commercial Clients

At Energy Economics, our custom-built hybrid solar systems offer the perfect blend of grid-tied and off-grid capabilities for commercial properties. Designed to provide continuous power during grid outages while optimizing energy use, our systems allow businesses to harness solar power, store excess energy in batteries, and tap into the grid when necessary. This ensures cost savings by utilizing solar energy during peak demand and selling any surplus back to the grid. With Energy Economics, you can increase energy security while enjoying flexible and reliable energy management tailored to your needs.

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Benefits of Hybrid Solar Systems

Flexible Energy Management: Hybrid systems provide maximum control by allowing you to use solar power, store excess energy, and draw from the grid when required.

Enhanced Reliability: By combining grid-tied and off-grid features, hybrid systems ensure uninterrupted power, even during outages, by leveraging stored energy.

Optimized Cost Savings: Hybrid systems reduce energy costs by utilizing solar during peak times, storing excess energy for later, and selling surplus energy back to the grid.

Racking

A solid foundation to hold your solar panels.

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Racking for hybrid solar systems secures panels on your roof or the ground, tailored to different surfaces such as flat roofs or pitched roofs. Engineered to withstand wind and snow loads, the racking ensures stability and efficiency for your system, which combines the benefits of grid-tied and off-grid solutions.

Solar Panels

Convert the sun’s energy into DC power.

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Solar panels in hybrid systems convert sunlight into DC electricity, which is then inverted to AC power for immediate use or stored in batteries for later. These panels are critical in reducing energy costs and increasing energy independence by providing power both from the grid and stored solar energy.

Batteries

Store energy generated by your solar array.

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Batteries in hybrid systems store excess solar energy generated during the day for use when the sun isn’t shining. This ensures that you have a reliable power supply even during grid outages. Proper battery sizing is essential for balancing energy needs and optimizing the efficiency of your hybrid system.

Power Center

Efficiently Integrate and Optimize Your Off-Grid System.

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A Power Center in a hybrid system manages the flow of electricity between your solar panels, batteries, and the grid. It ensures seamless transitions between grid power and stored solar energy, providing flexibility and security in your energy supply. The Power Center optimizes system performance, making hybrid solar an efficient and resilient choice.

Commercial Micro-Grid Systems

Customized Micro-Grid Solutions for Business Independence

At Energy Economics, we offer custom-designed micro-grid systems that empower commercial properties with complete energy independence. By integrating solar panels, battery storage, and backup generators, our micro-grid systems allow your business to operate autonomously, even during grid outages. These systems are ideal for remote locations or commercial sites needing enhanced resilience and energy reliability. Our micro-grid controllers ensure efficient energy management, distributing power seamlessly to meet your business’s needs while optimizing cost savings and reducing reliance on the traditional grid.

Benefits of Micro-Grid Systems

Energy Resilience and Security: Micro-grids provide dependable power for your business, operating independently from the main grid to ensure continuity during outages.

Localized Energy Control: Our micro-grids offer greater control over energy distribution, allowing your business to optimize efficiency and reduce dependence on external sources.

Scalable and Sustainable: Tailored to meet your specific energy needs, micro-grids can power multiple properties or large sites while supporting sustainable practices and minimizing carbon footprints.

System Components

Racking

A solid foundation to hold your solar panels.

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Racking for micro-grid systems is designed to securely mount solar panels on various surfaces, whether on roofs or the ground. It is engineered to withstand environmental forces such as wind and snow loads, ensuring your micro-grid operates efficiently and reliably in any location.

Solar Panels

Convert the sun’s energy into DC power.

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Solar panels are the primary energy generators in a micro-grid system, converting sunlight into DC electricity. This electricity can be used immediately, stored in batteries, or distributed across the micro-grid to power multiple properties, enhancing energy independence and resilience.

Batteries

Store and manage energy across the micro-grid.

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In a micro-grid system, batteries store solar energy for distribution across multiple properties, ensuring a stable and reliable power supply. Properly sized batteries are essential for maintaining energy balance within the micro-grid, allowing for efficient energy distribution and independence from the main grid.

Micro-Grid Controller

The brain of your micro-grid system.

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The micro-grid controller is the key component that manages energy distribution within the micro-grid. It regulates the flow of electricity between solar panels, batteries, and connected properties, ensuring optimal performance and stability. This controller allows the micro-grid to operate independently or in conjunction with the main grid, providing a resilient energy solution for communities and large properties.

Generator

Reliable backup power for your micro-grid.

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Generators provide essential backup power in a micro-grid system, ensuring continuous energy supply during periods of low sunlight or heavy demand. Both propane and diesel options are available, each offering distinct advantages depending on your energy needs and location. Propane generators are often preferred for their cleaner emissions and longer shelf life, while diesel generators are known for their fuel efficiency and reliability. Integrating a generator into your micro-grid ensures that you have a dependable source of power, even in the most challenging conditions.

Software Monitoring

Optimize Performance with Advanced Monitoring Software

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Our solar systems come equipped with cutting-edge software and apps, allowing you to monitor performance, track energy production, and ensure maximum efficiency. This technology provides real-time data on system health, enabling proactive maintenance and adjustments to optimize energy use and savings. With user-friendly interfaces, our monitoring tools make it easy for commercial property owners to manage their solar investments effectively from anywhere.

Grid-Tied Solar Systems

Cost-Effective Solar Solutions for Commercial Properties

Our custom grid-tied solar systems connect directly to your commercial property’s electrical panel, allowing your business to generate its own energy and reduce reliance on the utility grid. These systems produce electricity used first by your building, with any excess energy fed back into the grid for credits, thanks to net metering. Without the need for battery storage, grid-tied systems lower installation and equipment costs while maximizing efficiency and savings for your business.

Benefits of Grid-Tied Solar Systems

Generate Income: Sell surplus energy back to the grid, turning solar into a profitable investment.

Lower Energy Costs: Reduce grid reliance and slash electricity bills by generating your own renewable energy.

Increase Property Value: Boost property value with an energy-efficient, sustainable solar system that appeals to future buyers.

System Components

Racking

A solid foundation to hold your solar panels.

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Racking for grid-tied solar systems secures panels on your roof or the ground. It includes mounting hardware, clamps, and rails designed for various surfaces like flat or pitched roofs. Proper design ensures the racking withstands environmental challenges such as wind and snow loads, optimizing the efficiency and longevity of your grid-tied system.

Solar Panels

Convert the sun’s energy into DC power.

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Solar panels convert sunlight into direct current (DC) electricity, which is then inverted to alternating current (AC) for use in your home or business. High-quality solar modules convert about 20% of sunlight into electricity, making them a key component in reducing your reliance on the grid and lowering energy costs.

Inverter

Transform DC power into grid-compatible AC power.

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Monitoring System

Keep track of your solar energy production.

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A monitoring system provides real-time data on your solar energy production, helping you track performance and efficiency. It ensures your grid-tied system is operating optimally, allowing you to make adjustments as needed to maximize savings and energy output.

Not sure which system is right for you?

No problem, that is exactly why we are here.

With 550 + installations under our belt, we are here to help you find the solar solution that is right for you.

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