Uses of Solar Energy in Building Construction
By: Mudam Vikas
Tags: Uses Of Solar Energy, Solar Energy, Solar Energy Resources, Solar Power, Solar Energy System

Energy is a necessity and the energy we pay is affected by several factors, such as demand and supply in the market. By choosing solar energy, you add value to a circle of dependent markets.

There is an extreme need to conserve energy and solar energy is a renewable energy source that can balance the negative impact we have on our planet. The sun’s energy is abundant in nature. Sunlight can be used and replenished as needed.

Solar energy is a brilliant way for homes and commercial buildings to get clean energy, especially as it is a natural and renewable resource. It will definitely end our dependence on non-renewable energy resources such as coal, fuel, etc. Here are the advantages of using solar energy for your building.

Ecological

Your building’s energy source probably comes from a non-renewable energy source. Once these resources are exhausted, there is no way to renew them. On the other hand, solar panels are environmentally friendly. Its main source of energy comes from the sun, which has an excessive supply of energy.

Easy maintenance

Solar panels are very easy to maintain. Once installed, they require almost no maintenance for the next 25–30 years. It is only during the initial installation phase that some attention to detail is required. The only maintenance required is cleaning the dust that can accumulate on the surface of the panels, three to four times a year.

Energy Efficiency

Once you switch to a natural energy source for your building, you automatically unsubscribe from energy companies that charge for the use of their services. That way you can save a significant amount of money that can be used on your electricity bill.

However, initial installation can be expensive. You cannot expect to earn savings right away. When the total amount of energy savings bills exceeds the initial cost of installing the solar panels, you’ve received that return on investment.

Safe environment

Have you ever noticed the number of electrical wires you can find around an office building or your home? These wires can pose a serious threat to your daily life. There have been many incidents where people have lost their lives due to misuse. Solar panels, on the other hand, require much less wiring. They can be installed anywhere and are often placed in places humans don’t often walkthrough, such as rooftops. By switching to solar energy, you are not only making a good impact on the environment but also keeping the environment around you safe.

Tax benefits

Most governments offer incentives to those who choose to use solar energy. In order to promote the use of solar energy in the commercial sector, the Government of India is offering a price reduction on a fixed asset associated with a solar power plant. The current rate of acceleration per year is 40%.

The advantage of accelerated depreciation is that industrial user can reduce their investment in a solar power plant at a significantly higher rate than fixed assets in general. This allows the user to claim tax benefits on the amount that was depreciated in a given year.

The growth of technology has had such an impact on our world that it is very difficult to see ourselves without it. While most advances have led to quality living, there is growing abuse of knowledge and this is having a drastic effect on the environment.

By choosing solar energy, you are not only leaving a clean impact on the environment, but you are also creating a new energy market. The cost of its acquisition is easily offset by the number of benefits it brings, so it is not difficult to see it becoming a primary energy market in the near future