Frequently Asked Questions
Herewith a selection of the most frequently asked questions. Contact us directly for more info.
General questions
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1. What is sustainable energy?
Sustainable energy, also referred to as 'renewable' or 'green' energy, uses unlimited natural resources such as
the wind or the sun, to create energy. This energy is used for electricity production or heating and cooling. With
zero emissions and high energy productivity over the total life cycle, it can be used to reduce or eliminate the
environmental footprint of the operation of a building or a warehouse.
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2. Can I really use sustainable energy to power my business?
Alpheon is specialized in finding the optimal solution for your business, including the right choice of technology
depending on the location, weather conditions, available subsidies and budget.
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3. Are sustainable energies a good investment?
The cost-benefit ratio has strongly improved over time and the technologies have a relatively long life time. In
most countries renewable energies are already competitive due to high grid prices, increasing government incentives
and a serious concern for global warming. With Alpheon it is possible to avoid the initial investment and to have
predictable monthly costs, which will protect your business from the high inflation of the volatile energy market.
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4. What are the environmental benefits of sustainable energy?
The conventional ways of producing energy, through the combustion of coal, natural gas, oil and other fossil fuels
makes up the world's largest source of air pollution, to which buildings are a significant contributor. Through the use
of sustainable energy production, in the form of wind, solar or geothermal, there are no emissions into the atmosphere.
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5. Why decentralised sustainable energy?
Generating the energy on your own property is the highest possible contribution to the environmental cause. You will
not consume a portion of the scarcely available centralized green energy and proactively increase the total generation.
Decentralized sustainable energy means you save grid capacity and prevent grid losses, as the energy is produced in the
same place it is used. To optimize these benefits, Alpheon chose the most effective technology for each of your sites.
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6. What are the advantages and disadvantages to using sustainable energy?
The advantages are the cost-benefit ratio, the long life time of the products, the environmental benefits and it allows
for a decentralized sustainable energy system.
The disadvantages are the initial (investment) cost, the large choice of suppliers, the implementation and management of
the project as well as maintaining of the installations. All of this however is taken care of by Alpheon.
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7. What are the advantages and disadvantages of solar?
The advantages include, that it is a proven technology that allows for a predictable annual output. The disadvantages
are the high investment, the need to select the right technology and the need to control and maintain the installation.
This is all taken care of by Alpheon.
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8. What are the advantages and disadvantages of small and medium wind?
The advantages include the high output/square meter, creates more visibility and there are fewer tax incentives, as
urban wind is an emerging solution. The disadvantages are the high investment, the need to select right technology and
frequent maintenance. This is all taken care of by Alpheon.
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9. What are the advantages and disadvantages of geothermal heating/cooling?
The advantages include that the technology is well developed and that the costs are attractive. A disadvantage is
that it is not always feasible, as some buildings or grounds might not be suitable.
Questions about Alpheon
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1. How much do any of these sustainable energy systems cost, and how much will I save on my current energy bills?
You will have no initial costs, but enter into a long term PPA agreement with Alpheon at a fixed energy tariff. The
tariffs depend on many factors and it is therefore best to contact Alpheon and ask us for a quick scan of the opportunities.
Most solutions can be offered at a price that will reduce your energy costs.
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2. How long does the construction process last for solar/windmill/geothermal installations?
Between 3 and 4 months. The exact time depends on the permit and building requirements, as well as the site conditions.
These are however all things taken care of by Alpheon directly.
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3. What is the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)?
A long term agreement between Alpheon and its customer. Alpheon takes care of sourcing, investment, subsidies,
installation, operations, maintenance, monitoring and control, while the customer receives a long term fixed energy rate.
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4. What is the typical duration of a PPA ?
The agreement will last between 15 to 25 years.
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5. Why choose Alpheon? How is it different from other companies providing similar services?
Unlike many local service providers, we offer a global solution across all locations. We ensure focused solutions and
in-depth expertise that are specifically developed for the corporate market. We have only the most up-to-date technology and
offer attractive economic solutions. Alpheon is there to make the transition to sustainable energy for corporations both
easier and faster.
To sum it up:
- We do not only offer one technology but the optimal mix of technologies
- We are not local but global
- We offer a solution that is specifically developed for the corporate market and do not dilute our attention to
consumer and utility-scale markets.
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6. How does Alpheon guarantee the results it is promising with regard to energy production and the performance of the installations?
Due to the nature of the PPA we are focused on obtaining the maximum output. Optimal results are our goal and we achieve
this by using the best available technology and proposing very attractive economic solutions to our customers. Our monitoring
and control dashboard creates one overview of the consumption and generation of all locations and allows optimization over your
total portfolio.
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7. How do I learn about the potential of the Alpheon solution for my business?
Please contact us for a quick scan of the opportunities for your company.
1. What is sustainable energy?
Sustainable energy, also referred to as 'renewable' or 'green' energy, uses unlimited natural resources such as the wind or the sun, to create energy. This energy is used for electricity production or heating and cooling. With zero emissions and high energy productivity over the total life cycle, it can be used to reduce or eliminate the environmental footprint of the operation of a building or a warehouse.
2. Can I really use sustainable energy to power my business?
Alpheon is specialized in finding the optimal solution for your business, including the right choice of technology depending on the location, weather conditions, available subsidies and budget.
3. Are sustainable energies a good investment?
The cost-benefit ratio has strongly improved over time and the technologies have a relatively long life time. In most countries renewable energies are already competitive due to high grid prices, increasing government incentives and a serious concern for global warming. With Alpheon it is possible to avoid the initial investment and to have predictable monthly costs, which will protect your business from the high inflation of the volatile energy market.
4. What are the environmental benefits of sustainable energy?
The conventional ways of producing energy, through the combustion of coal, natural gas, oil and other fossil fuels makes up the world's largest source of air pollution, to which buildings are a significant contributor. Through the use of sustainable energy production, in the form of wind, solar or geothermal, there are no emissions into the atmosphere.
5. Why decentralised sustainable energy?
Generating the energy on your own property is the highest possible contribution to the environmental cause. You will not consume a portion of the scarcely available centralized green energy and proactively increase the total generation. Decentralized sustainable energy means you save grid capacity and prevent grid losses, as the energy is produced in the same place it is used. To optimize these benefits, Alpheon chose the most effective technology for each of your sites.
6. What are the advantages and disadvantages to using sustainable energy?
The advantages are the cost-benefit ratio, the long life time of the products, the environmental benefits and it allows
for a decentralized sustainable energy system.
The disadvantages are the initial (investment) cost, the large choice of suppliers, the implementation and management of
the project as well as maintaining of the installations. All of this however is taken care of by Alpheon.
7. What are the advantages and disadvantages of solar?
The advantages include, that it is a proven technology that allows for a predictable annual output. The disadvantages are the high investment, the need to select the right technology and the need to control and maintain the installation. This is all taken care of by Alpheon.
8. What are the advantages and disadvantages of small and medium wind?
The advantages include the high output/square meter, creates more visibility and there are fewer tax incentives, as urban wind is an emerging solution. The disadvantages are the high investment, the need to select right technology and frequent maintenance. This is all taken care of by Alpheon.
9. What are the advantages and disadvantages of geothermal heating/cooling?
The advantages include that the technology is well developed and that the costs are attractive. A disadvantage is that it is not always feasible, as some buildings or grounds might not be suitable.
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1. How much do any of these sustainable energy systems cost, and how much will I save on my current energy bills?
You will have no initial costs, but enter into a long term PPA agreement with Alpheon at a fixed energy tariff. The tariffs depend on many factors and it is therefore best to contact Alpheon and ask us for a quick scan of the opportunities. Most solutions can be offered at a price that will reduce your energy costs.
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2. How long does the construction process last for solar/windmill/geothermal installations?
Between 3 and 4 months. The exact time depends on the permit and building requirements, as well as the site conditions. These are however all things taken care of by Alpheon directly.
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3. What is the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)?
A long term agreement between Alpheon and its customer. Alpheon takes care of sourcing, investment, subsidies, installation, operations, maintenance, monitoring and control, while the customer receives a long term fixed energy rate.
-
4. What is the typical duration of a PPA ?
The agreement will last between 15 to 25 years.
-
5. Why choose Alpheon? How is it different from other companies providing similar services?
Unlike many local service providers, we offer a global solution across all locations. We ensure focused solutions and in-depth expertise that are specifically developed for the corporate market. We have only the most up-to-date technology and offer attractive economic solutions. Alpheon is there to make the transition to sustainable energy for corporations both easier and faster.
To sum it up:
- We do not only offer one technology but the optimal mix of technologies
- We are not local but global
- We offer a solution that is specifically developed for the corporate market and do not dilute our attention to consumer and utility-scale markets.
-
6. How does Alpheon guarantee the results it is promising with regard to energy production and the performance of the installations?
Due to the nature of the PPA we are focused on obtaining the maximum output. Optimal results are our goal and we achieve this by using the best available technology and proposing very attractive economic solutions to our customers. Our monitoring and control dashboard creates one overview of the consumption and generation of all locations and allows optimization over your total portfolio.
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7. How do I learn about the potential of the Alpheon solution for my business?
Please contact us for a quick scan of the opportunities for your company.