With Absolute Steel Solar our simplified solar installation process is arranged with any one of our solar contractors and through this process you can have a commercial-grade solar system on our solar carport systems quickly and affordably. Remember, we have numerous contractors we deal with so we have no axe to grind with any one contractor. In fact, if you have your own, we’d be happy to work and coordinate the project through them.

Step One: Consultation and Pre-Engineering
Evaluation of Site, Financial Survey and Presale

The initial step involves determining if solar power is a viable option for business, and will consist of a thorough examination of how much electricity your facility uses and for what purposes. Then the price structure and electricity rates are recorded, along with the proposed layout of the carports to determine what size solar facility will work best for you.

Professional engineers will take the information and use it to customize a solar electricity system to suit the needs of your business. Through the course of their work they will ensure that every detail is accurate, that every measurement is precise. In this process we will likely supply them with site plans for the covered parking so they can accurately access the proposed outcome from the space provided by them.

Once a financial analysis is completed the proposal is presented to the interested party, at which time a decision can be made to go ahead with the design and engineering of the solar electricity generating covered parking system.

Step Two: Engineering and Design
Taking Cutting-Edge Technology and Customizing it for your Business

After the decision is made to choose solar energy for your company, a team of engineers will complete a review of the facilities, the proposed parking structures and prepare the necessary construction documents. Building and electrical permits are completed, as well as electrical diagrams to assist the utility company, allowing for an easy transition to a solar power supplemented system. We should point out here that this is not a complicated process—the building department has already approved the asphalt parking lot and the solar powered parking lot will not displace any more water than the asphalt does so they’ll only be looking at the structural elements of the parking covers and the electrical engineering for the solar system itself.

All staff will have a chance to review the finalized plans, and then the permits will be submitted to local departments for approval.

Step Three: Administration and Financing
Ensuring your Investment is Affordable

Our variety of alternatives ensures that each business can find a financing program that suits their needs. Financing options can include power purchase agreements (PPAs), financing for individual projects, capital financing, and operating leases.

Financing is then combined with available rebates and tax incentives along with accelerated depreciation to give your business a complete financing package. Often the reduction in energy expenses will more than cover the cost of financing the business’ new solar energy system, bringing a positive cash flow.

Additionally, the solar company will work with local government agencies to ensure that all rules and regulations regarding the installation and usage of solar energy are abided by and that all necessary certificates are obtained.

Step Four: Installation and Connection
Smooth Connection and Utility Incorporation

Licensed construction managers will be on-site to oversee local crews who have the expertise to install all components of your new solar energy parking system. From dealing with building regulations to ensuring that a high standard of work is implemented at every step either we or the solar contractor we will be there keeping the process running smoothly.

Together with our solar affiliates, we are committed to giving you a quality, functional and cost-efficient solar energy parking system that is installed on time with minimal disruption to your business.

Step Five: Monitoring and Maintenance
Keeping Systems Running in Perfect Order

Once installation is complete your business will be set to start making use of your new solar energy parking lot and the solar maintenance company will ensure that everything runs smoothly from day one. They will regularly provide reports on the efficiency of your system as well as how much money you are saving.

Staff on site will be instructed on how to care for the system, and should any problems arise, the solar company’s team will be available with help. Or in the case of a Power Purchase Agreement, you won’t have to care for a thing—your patrons will have covered parking, the solar company will maintain the solar system and you will have very favorable electrical rates for many years to come…a Win-Win Arrangement!

Step Six: Promotion and Publicity
So Your Business Gets the Positive Recognition it Deserves

There is no reason why you can’t use your company’s decision to go solar as a platform for some positive press. Investing in renewable energy sources will help your company boost itself in the eyes of the public. Take advantage of it! Invite the mayor, invite the newspaper and the local television station—this is newsworthy!

With this six step process your company can soon be on its way to generating clean, renewable solar energy, reducing electricity costs and helping your company enter a new era of responsible energy management. With so many benefits it is easy to see why solar energy is quickly becoming a mainstay in the business world and beyond.

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