How to Make the Most of Solar Energy

Solar energy represents an increasingly important resource in the global energy landscape, offering a unique and concrete opportunity to reduce energy costs and promote energy transition. Investing in solar energy helps reduce our country’s dependence on fossil energy vectors, promoting access to energy that is increasingly democratic and sustainable, ensuring energy security and mitigating vulnerability to market fluctuations.

The Great Moment of Solar Energy

The latest data released by Italia Solare highlight a doubling in 2023 compared to 2022: during the past year, 373,929 photovoltaic systems were connected in Italy, accounting for 23% of the total connected systems in Italy, with a capacity of 5.23 GW. In 2023, there was an increase, compared to 2022, of +85% in the number of connected systems and an increase of +111% in connected capacity. This growth was mainly driven by the residential sector and the C&I sector. In fact, 43% (2.26 GW) of the connected capacity last year was in the residential sector, 35% (1.82 GW) was attributable to C&I, and only 22% (1.16 GW) was attributable to the utility scale sector. When considering 2023 over 2022, the increase was +83% for residential, +168% for C&I, and +103% for large-scale installations. Analyzing the sector segmentation, it is noted that, considering the C&I size systems, Puglia recorded the highest connected power (1,638 MW), followed by Lombardy (1,197 MW) and Emilia-Romagna (948 MW).

Advantages of Solar Energy

It is important to understand the numerous advantages offered by solar energy. Among the main advantages are:

• Environmental Sustainability: Solar energy, as an inexhaustible renewable source, does not require the extraction of natural resources and does not emit climate-altering gases. This helps preserve the environment for future generations, playing a part in combating climate change. Additionally, a photovoltaic system installed on a roof optimizes unused surfaces without compromising natural habitats.
• Reduction of Energy Costs: One of the main reasons to install a photovoltaic system is the significant savings on energy costs. Thanks to the ability to generate electricity from the sun, photovoltaic systems significantly reduce dependence on traditional sources of electricity, providing tangible benefits to the budgets of businesses and households.
• Energy Independence: By installing a photovoltaic system, it is possible to achieve a certain degree of energy independence, reducing dependence on the grid and external supplies. In other words, transitioning to solar energy means autonomous generation of electricity, with increasing emancipation from the energy market and its associated cost fluctuations.
• Property Value Enhancement: Another advantage of installing a photovoltaic system is its positive impact on property value. Homes and businesses equipped with photovoltaic systems are considered more attractive in the real estate market, as they not only offer energy savings but also a reduced ecological footprint. This translates into increased property value and, consequently, an even more significant return on investment.

Optimization of Photovoltaic Systems

Photovoltaics is a system for generating electricity based on the use of a renewable energy source: the sun. We are talking about a technology that is widespread and mature, but not trivial to manage.

For this reason, we believe that the differentiating factor in optimizing such an investment is the choice of the reference operator. For a historical operator like Southenergy, a photovoltaic system deserves considerable attention translated into concrete services managed 100% by an internal team of specialized engineers and technicians:

• Consulting and Design: to identify the most suitable solution for the enterprise
• Construction: installation of the system with specialized in-house technical staff, equipment, and tools owned by Southenergy
• O&M: to ensure the economic return on investment for the enterprise, maintaining the system fully operational
• Technical and Administrative Due Diligence
• Asset Management: to manage obligations and compliance related to the GSE, Customs Agency, and Network Manager
• Monitoring: real-time analysis for predictive interventions to limit system downtime
• Digital Energy: aimed at correct and virtuous management of energy flows generated by a system

It is essential to carefully consider these aspects to make the most of solar energy and maximize the return on investment. Since 2008, Southenergy has been exclusively dedicated to renewable energies, with a particular focus on photovoltaics. Specialization in the sector, physical presence in the territory, an organizational structure benefiting from highly qualified internal personnel, and owned equipment and means to promptly manage the entire value chain in the construction and energy management are, therefore, synonymous with guarantee and maximum optimization of the investment.

Below are some explanatory aspects of our work:

Customized Photovoltaic System Installation

Every building requires a customized photovoltaic system, whether it is a residential or industrial installation. The installation of a photovoltaic system requires a phase of consultation and preliminary investigation aimed at identifying a technical solution that truly meets the needs of the client. Once the precise geographical position of the property subject to possible installation is identified, a careful analysis of consumption history is carried out to identify technical solutions consistent with the analysis scenario.

Correct Sizing and Orientation

The installation of a photovoltaic system, when carried out by industry professionals, cannot ignore a correct sizing that represents the client’s needs and at the same time the average annual requirements of the requesting household or company. Sizing the system, analyzing the structures, executive design, and more are crucial but different steps with a similar purpose: to identify a technical solution that can guarantee the maximum energy yield of the system, in accordance with the energy needs under analysis.

Optimization of Self-Consumption

Photovoltaic self-consumption refers to the possibility of using the electricity produced by our system as much as possible in line with the production of energy itself (or delayed through storage systems), thus reconciling energy demand with energy production and partially or completely limiting the need for input and withdrawal from the external electricity grid.

Implementation of Storage Systems

Photovoltaics with storage system is one of the most advanced technological solutions in the renewable energy sector, aimed at using energy at a deferred time compared to when it is produced. The installation of a storage system, whose core is a rechargeable battery that stores electricity produced during daylight hours, could sometimes represent an ideal solution to make renewable energy produced by a system available in conjunction with nighttime energy needs otherwise unattended.

Photovoltaics and Heating

Harnessing the electricity generated by photovoltaic systems for domestic or industrial heating is certainly an opportunity that cannot be overlooked. To do this, it is possible to combine our photovoltaic system with various technologies available on the market, a synergy that offers numerous advantages both from an environmental and economic point of view.

Maintenance and Panel Cleaning

The maintenance of the photovoltaic system is essential and must be managed carefully by qualified operators who fully understand its dynamics and value. Identifying and resolving potential problems promptly reduces the risk of serious malfunctions. With the help of experienced technicians (often the same ones who installed your system), it is possible to perform an accurate diagnosis, intervening before problems escalate into costly emergencies.

Southenergy: Generating the Energy You Need, When You Need It!

In conclusion, solar energy represents an unmissable opportunity, a source of social, economic, environmental, and more benefits. However, it is an opportunity that requires a 360-degree technical vision to truly be seized and translated into benefits in the short and long term.

‍ Since 2008, Southenergy has been providing personalized solutions aimed at enhancing renewable energy sources for the benefit of its clients. Discover the efficiency of our photovoltaic systems and the turnkey solutions we have reserved for those who have already chosen us: visit the section of our website dedicated to some of our projects. If you wish to request a free technical consultation, contact us by filling out the following form. One of our experts will analyze your request, identifying the solution to your energy problem.