Solar Financing Options
With residential solar power increasing in popularity in Ontario many homeowners are seriously considering installing a solar energy system on their own homes. Although the benefits of solar energy are obvious and numerous, it is still a significant financial investment … More info
Green Energy Incentives Now Free For Ontario Homes
With an investment of $377 million dollars, the Ontario government has just launched the Green Ontario Fund, and the first incentive will be to provide free smart thermostat installations to Ontario homes. Minister for Environment and Climate Change, Chris Ballard, revealed the … More info
Do Micro-inverters Really Live Up To Expectations?
Micro-inverters are the newest solar technology available on the market and claim to increase overall solar energy system performance and energy yields. When micro-inverters were first introduced to the solar industry in the early 1990’s, they presented an exciting opportunity … More info
Closing the Solar Loop: Generation, Storage, and Transportation
Many companies in the solar field are looking at compact energy storage as the “next big thing” in renewable energy. Companies like Sonnen, Tesla, and even Mercedes are marketing lithium-ion battery packs as a way for homeowners and small businesses … More info
Is Going “Off The Grid” Right For You?
You’re tired of dealing with the utility company, with their service fees and rising electric rates. Producing your own electricity with solar and kissing the utility company goodbye sounds great, but is it actually possible? Here is the straight story … More info
Home Electricity Storage Options. Tesla vs. Sonnen
A common question about solar panels is “how can you store generated energy and then use it at night or during a power outage?” Storing power from solar panels has been an expensive proposition in the past, but recently, with … More info
