Self-consumption and solar energy.

The solar self-consumption allows to produce a part (or the whole) of the electric energy for its direct consumption in our house or business, through solar panels. Since October 9, 2015, with the publication of Royal Decree 900/2015, this type of green energy production, and its electrical consumption, is a legal and profitable alternative, while reducing carbon dioxide emissions.

There are isolated self-consumption installations that are not connected to the mains. However, most of the facilities are connected. In this case, the owner consumes his own green energy produced by solar panels. The excess is poured directly into the net as well, if more energy is required than that produced by the photovoltaic system, it is acquired from the electrical grid. With this modality, you optimize your electricity consumption, being able to save up to 50% in the light bill, besides having access to the electric 24 hours a day.

Although solar energy is based on the use of solar radiation, significant savings are obtained on the bill of light even in less sunny places than the south of Spain, and also on cloudy and rainy days, as the panels are still working.In fact, Germany has more photovoltaic installations than Spain.

ganaderia con paneles solare en el techo de la explotacion ganadera. autoconsumo en empresas e industria

Betting on self-consumption through solar energy means that, part of the energy consumed, is generated by solar panels installed in your business or home. This is transformed into a savings in the electricity bill, a reduction in CO2 emissions and thus contributes to create a greener world. So far, solar panels used to be installed on the roof, but TSO’s ultra-light flexible solar panels also allow for a facade installation.

Solar self-consumption in companies

Solar self-consumption is suitable and viable for any type of company or industry.The economic benefit (savings in electricity consumption bills) is more significant in those that concentrate the largest electricity expenditure during the day. The installation of solar panels for self-consumption provides several benefits in small and large companies, hotels and restaurants, farms, cattle ranches, as well as in schools, business centers and offices. In this way, the economic saving and the lowering of the energy costs is only one point in favor of the solar self-consumption. By creating and consuming green energy, we minimize CO2 emissions, helping to preserve our planet.

In addition, society is increasingly aware of renewable energies, and demands greater environmental commitment from companies.

With the installation of the TSO Solar Kit, you obtain the certification “ECO20 ®: Made with solar energy” which guarantees that during the production process much of the energy used is 100% of solar origin, thus attesting that the production in your company is done with solar energy and therefore adding a differential value to your business. Betting on solar energy increases corporate social responsibility and improves the brand image.

Self-consumption at home

Solar consumption also increases the value of its property by 4% compared to other similar properties. The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Even estimates this increase, and according to statistical data, a typical single-family house with a solar self-consumption facility of 2 KW will increase its value by €10,600. Even real estate agencies confirm that a home with solar consumption is sold more quickly.

Self-consumption in neighboring communities

Spain is one of the European countries where more people reside in blocks of flats. Currently 66% of the Spanish population lives in neighboring communities. To meet the energy needs of the common areas of these buildings, the installation of solar panels and self-consumption are an ideal solution to lower the cost of light.

paneles solares flexibles tso en viviendasDespite all the advantages of self-consumption and the hours of sunshine that we enjoyed in Spain, in August 2016, only 75 photovoltaic installations of self-consumption were recorded, that to this day have risen to the figure of 351, all of small supplies of power inferior to 10kW in the Register of self-consumption.  Remember, solar self-consumption is legal and profitable.

If you are interested in solar consumption, we advise you on which installation is best for your case, we inform you about the possible incentives and subsidies available and we take care of all the procedures and the technical installation. All this so you can produce your own green energy, with your TSO Solar photovoltaic Kit.

 

“ECO20® made with solar energy” – Differentiate your products with sustainable certification.

The final customer decides what is being sold.

The power of the consumer who is increasingly concerned about sustainable and ethically produced products cannot be underestimated. In this way it is the consumer who has managed to get some supermarket chains to withdraw eggs from cage-bred hens, that more and more organic food can be acquired on large areas, and that there are whole ranges for gluten-allergic, and all this, at an increasingly affordable price for most people.

To give the consumer peace of mind and confidence, the products carry a certification that certifies the sustainable, ecological, fair or free production of certain substances.

Thus, in the case of organic food, there are different seals according to the country where organic production was certified, for example the EU Organic Bio Logo, Ecocert, CAEE (Andalusian Committee for Organic Farming), Bioland, Sophiscert and Demeter among others. The beamed spike (ELS) or “FACE controlled” certifies gluten-free products. And, in the case of cocoa, are several certifications such as Fair Trade (Fairtrade), organic certification (IFOAM), Rainforest Alliance and UTZ Certified (Sustainable agriculture).

The purchase, and hence the sale, of certified sustainable products is growing, and a continuation of this trend is expected in the coming years, or even an increase at a faster rate.

Major brands have to adapt to consumer behaviour and the trend towards sustainable, ecological, social and ethical. For example, last week, the chocolate company Rittersport has announced that all its production will be based on sustainable cocoa. And for their sustainable and social policies they have been awarded the German Sustainable Enterprises Award 2018.

What connection do these sustainable, ecological and ethical food certificates have with the TSO solar kit and our “ECO20 ®: Made with solar Energy” certification?

 

A certification is a written guarantee, granted by an independent certifying agency, which ensures that the production process or that the product complies with certain requirements established by different organizations or countries. This makes it possible to differentiate the products with certification from others.

With the Certification “ECO20 ®: Made with solar energy” it is guaranteed that during the production process much of the energy used is 100% of solar origin. The independent body that gives the certification in this case is an entity accredited by ENAC and as “ECO20 ®: Made with Solar Energy” is based on the Guarantees of Origin, it is the own CNMC (National commission of Markets and Competition), which proves that certain electrical energy used in the production process has been obtained from the Sun.

When the consumer buys products that carry the “ECO20 ®: Made with solar energy” certification, it can be calm that in the production process, solar energy has been used, which our ultraflexible photovoltaic solar panels (PSFU) generate. Therefore, the final customer knows that it acquires more sustainable products and that the carbon footprint of the food it obtains in a supermarket is lower compared to that of another; Since in its production process it has been used renewable energy, coming from the sun. Consumers responsible for the environment, in this way, are confident that products with “ECO20 ®: Made with Solar Energy” reduce the impact on the greenhouse effect. That is why companies have, at the end, a certification that differentiates them as a sustainable company and committed to our planet.

What’s more, if the external agents and customers, of the companies where we have installed our Solar TSO kit, want to check firsthand that it is actually occurring with solar energy, our information screens ratify, at all times, the energy Generated with photovoltaic solar panels.

In our autonomous community, the agri-food sector plays a fundamental role, and so our first steps are being given in this área. Soon, consumers will be able to find food certified with “ECO20 ®: Made with solar energy “and among all we will not only socialize solar energy, but make this planet a better world. We will be happy to advise you on TSO The South Oracle: Contact.