Solar for Business: Onsite vs. Offsite Solar
When a solar system is installed directly on the purchaser''s property, and the renewable energy that it produces is consumed there, it''s considered an onsite system.
When a solar system is installed directly on the purchaser's property, and the renewable energy that it produces is consumed there, it's considered an onsite system.
While both offsite and onsite options offer project structuring with no upfront installation costs and provide renewable energy at a fixed cost, the two system types ultimately can offer their own distinct benefits. When deciding between onsite or offsite solar, let PowerFlex help you choose which option is best for your company.
Regardless of the exact method, participating in offsite solar can have upsides similar to onsite. While both offsite and onsite options offer project structuring with no upfront installation costs and provide renewable energy at a fixed cost, the two system types ultimately can offer their own distinct benefits.
An offsite solar system is not located on the purchaser's property but still allows the purchaser to benefit from the renewable energy it produces in the form of credits that are used to offset their facility's energy costs.
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