A Long-Term Investment, Here Are the Benefits of Using Solar Panels for the Environment

Solar panels are currently a solution to generate renewable electricity. Solar panel is a device consisting of solar cells made of semiconductor materials to convert solar energy into electrical energy utilized to power our activities. 

Even so, the use of solar panels in Indonesia is uncommon due to the expensive price for installation. 

That being said, the use of solar panels is a long-term investment because of its benefits and contribution to a better environment. 

The use of solar panels has several important benefits for the environment: 

1. Clean Energy: Solar panels generate electricity from renewable and clean solar energy.  This reduces dependence on fossil energy sources that contribute to greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. 

2. Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions: By reducing the use of fossil energy, the use of solar panels can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions such as carbon dioxide (CO2), which is a major contributor of global climate change. 

3. Conservation of Natural Resources: The use of solar panels reduces the use of non-renewable natural resources such as coal and petroleum. This helps in the conservation of important natural resources and reduces the impact of exploitation of natural resources on the environment. 

4. Reduction in Air and Water Pollution: Compared to conventional power plants, solar power plants do not produce air pollution or liquid waste. This helps maintain air and water quality, and reduces the risk of environmental pollution. 

5. Habitat Maintenance: Aside from reducing greenhouse gas emissions and pollution, the use of solar energy helps in maintaining natural habitats and ecosystems that are vulnerable to climate change and pollution. 

6. Sustainable Economic Development: The solar energy industry can create new jobs in the production, installation, and maintenance of solar panels. Moreover, investments in solar energy can also help in sustainable economic development. 

7. Energy Independence: By using solar energy, individuals, communities or countries can become more energy independent, reducing dependence on energy imports and increasing energy security. 

By utilizing solar energy as an energy source, the use of solar panels can make a significant positive contribution to environmental preservation and climate change mitigation. 

Suryanesia, a clean energy company that provides zero-investment rooftop solar solutions for businesses and industries, is driving positive environmental impact by 2023 through the development of projects that will reduce 685 million kg of carbon dioxide emissions over their lifetime. 

So far, many businesses in Indonesia have wanted to utilize rooftop solar power to save electricity costs and reduce their carbon footprint. However, there are still several challenges that hinder its utilization, including high investment costs, complexity of technical aspects, constraints on building structures and roofs, and the many permits required. 

Understanding these challenges, Suryanesia came up with a Solar-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution to incentivize businesses and industries to utilize rooftop solar PV. 

With SaaS, Suryanesia and its partners cover the investment cost of the system and take care of all aspects of implementation end-to-end from technical design, structural and roof studies, licensing, installation, to long-term maintenance of the system so that customers can enjoy cost savings and emission reductions easily and straightforwardly. 

Rheza Adhihusada, CEO of Suryanesia, said, “We always do our best to provide optimal solutions for each client's specific needs and overcome any obstacles faced. For example, we customize commercial offerings based on the savings and terms of agreement that the client is interested in, recommend structural reinforcement that is cost-effective and does not interfere with site operations, and obtain all permits to ease the process of using rooftop solar power plants for clients.” 

With an in-house team experienced in the technical, licensing, and project management aspects of rooftop solar PV, Suryanesia provides comprehensive solutions for its customers. 

“As a long-term partner to our clients, building safe, high-performing and reliable systems over the long term is a top priority. All of our systems use the latest technology Tier-1 solar panels that are SNI certified, and come with a 25 to 30-year performance warranty. We also prioritize the client's safety factor, conducting a feasibility study of the building structure with the addition of solar panel loads, in accordance with international standards and SNI,” said Nikesh Shamdasani, Suryanesia's Head of Engineering.

In line with Suryanesia's commitment to decarbonization, Suryanesia hopes that SaaS can help businesses to achieve their sustainability goals and support Indonesia's energy transition to achieve Net Zero Emission by 2060.

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