For small businesses, investing in solar can feel out of reach, or at a bare minimum, overwhelming. High upfront cost, complexity of installing the system and ongoing maintenance can make it all feel daunting. An emerging concern, however, particularly for businesses with high-growth aspirations, is the fear of outgrowing their solar system and the complexities that come with expanding it, to keep pace with business growth.
There’s been a shift in recent years in the direction of scalable systems, which is altering the way customers approach clean energy. Starting small and expanding over time allows businesses to introduce solar that meets their immediate needs and grow it in parallel alongside their operations. It’s revolutionising the way small businesses interact with solar, enabling them to make informed and strategic energy choices, without the burden of a substantial initial investment.
At the heart of this trend: modular technology. An expandable design means customers can easily tweak their setup as their energy needs and finances change. Adding or upgrading inverters, boosting storage or throwing in more panels are all smart ways to create a future-proof energy solution with modular solar.
How expansion works
Start with a system that matches your current energy needs. A 10 kW or 20 kW solar setup typically works well for a standard installation, depending on your building size and energy usage. It’s smart to think ahead, but begin with what makes sense for now.
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