So there’s a press release that got me thinking about solar in commercial uses and how it’s an interesting difference in repayment points… the claim is that residential payoff is 10-12 years and commercial is 4-5 years. I much prefer the 4-5 years, and since I run a small business from my home I’m wondering if I could figure out a way to use a system exclusively for the business and pay it off faster. Hmmm…
July 30th, 2006 at 12:23 am
Focus on businesses that have standard operating windows outside of the peak noon to 6pm time window. Therefore, you could employ a TOU meter which will increase your payback on solar.
I have a TOU at my residence and my payback is much improved with some peak hour credits from PG&E ~ 0.50Kwh while usage at the off peak hour is charged at a much lower rate.