Rising and volatile energy prices, combined with large amounts of unused roof space, make the expansion of photovoltaic (PV) systems particularly attractive for businesses and commercial operators. Generating electricity on-site can significantly reduce energy costs, increase planning certainty, and even generate additional revenue by feeding excess power back into the grid. Nevertheless, many businesses are hesitant to make the investment, whether due to high upfront costs or a lack of personnel resources.

Part 11 of the free online lecture series offers comprehensive information and practical solutions to overcome precisely these hurdles. The expert presentation covers the basics of PV use in commercial settings, introduces business models, demonstrates how implementation can work, and concludes with information on available funding opportunities. A Q&A session helps participants get started with the topic of photovoltaics and commercial applications.

The event is part of the “Solar and Heat” online seminar series. 

“Local businesses, too, can benefit from solar energy to cover part of their electricity needs themselves during peak production periods. That’s why we’re pleased to be able to support business owners on their path toward the energy transition as part of the ‘Solar’ online seminar series,” emphasizes Janina Steinkrüger, Mainz’s Director of Environmental Affairs, in reference to what is now the eleventh event in the ‘Solar’ online seminar series. 

The information series is organized by climate protection managers in collaboration with adult education centers and the consumer advice center in the Rheinhessen-Nahe and Vorderpfalz regions. 

For more information on registration and the solar initiative of the state capital of Mainz, visit: www.mainz.de/solarinitiative.