Solar energy advantages
that benefit everyone…
And everything.

The benefits of commercial-scale solar energy extend far beyond fiscal savings. Solar
benefits the world economically, environmentally and socially. Here’s how:

Economic Solar Energy Advantages

Our systems pay for themselves in 5-10 years. Large commercial and agribusiness systems can pay back in as little as 3 years! These paybacks include Federal Tax credits, Virginia rebates, and guaranteed Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SREC). Shockoe solar also helps to reduce and optimize energy consumption. In addition, solar:

• Can be permitted and installed faster than other traditional or renewable power plants.
• Has a predictable energy curve and is most efficient when utility rates are at their highest.
• Produces local, on-site energy, which reduces the need for extensive high-voltage transmission lines or a complex infrastructure.
• Reliable over the long term. With no moving parts, fixed photovoltaic systems last longer than other energy sources.
• Predictable pricing that is equal to or below retail energy rates.

Environmental Solar Energy Advantages

• Clean, quiet and visually unobtrusive in nature. Solar energy plants do not have any polluting emissions, do not make any sound, and are not considered to be an “eyesore.”
• Uses little to no water in the production of zero-emission electricity.
• Can be placed in virtually every geographical region because the sun is available everywhere.
• Offsets the need for polluting, expensive and inefficient “peaker” power plants.
• Reduce our dependence on nuclear and coal powered power plants.
• Reduce greenhouse gases and pollution.

Social Solar Energy Advantages

• Creates clean, renewable energy that will sustain and support the health of future generations.
• Is a distributed generation (”DG”) energy source that can mitigate national security concerns about energy disruption.
• Supports national energy independence because solar electricity is used where it is generated.
• Creates good, local jobs for the new energy economy. In fact, solar energy creates more jobs per megawatt hour than any other energy type.
• For Businesses: Gain positive business attention and improve business image in a “Green” market.