The installation of a photovoltaic solar plant will generate savings of R$ 14 thousand reais per month for the Casa de Tereza restaurant chain, located in Salvador (BA). Work on the 118,8 kWp plant lasted two months and was completed at the end of June this year.
In total, the plant has 360 photovoltaic panels from Trina Solar and four inverters Sunrow. The estimated annual production in the first year of operation is 202.000 kWh, with an average monthly production of approximately 16.900 kWh.
“There are business owners and owners who are paying attention to the solar energy market and are looking for collaboration to help save the environment. Switching to renewable energy resources, purchasing sustainable foods and reducing the amount of plastic used can help with this. We are happy because our restaurants have always had a focus on sustainability since their foundation, nine years ago”, says Tereza Paim, owner of the restaurant chain.
Economy and sustainability in restaurants
Restaurants consume more energy at twice the rate of other commercial businesses due to the activities involved, from storing and preparing food to serving customers.
By adding solar panels to a restaurant's roof, its own energy generation will reduce the cost of the electricity bill at the end of the month, contributing to the establishment's savings. This is what highlights Luiz Carlos Lima, CEO of Voltxs, the company that carried out the plant implementation services.
“The restaurant business is already stressful, which means taking advantage of solar energy can put you a step ahead of other businesses and make you comfortable with your energy savings. Furthermore, there is the possibility of unconsumed energy being injected into the concessionaire's network, generating credits for compensation”, highlights Lima.
The owner also emphasizes the positive impact of installing the plant that supplies energy to her chain of restaurants. “The solar source provides clean and pure energy from the sun. This will help combat greenhouse gas emissions and reduce dependence on all fossil fuels”, highlights Tereza.
