As solar energy keeps growing in popularity across Ontario, homeowners are weighing the details of going solar—and one of the most common questions we get is, “How much does it cost to insure solar panels?” The good news? It’s pretty affordable. The Average Cost of Solar Panel Insurance: $75 – $150 per year After over …
Absolutely! Solar panels can be installed on multiple sides of your roof, even on all four if needed. This flexibility allows you to capture sunlight at various times of the day, maximizing your energy production. You can put solar panels on all sides of your roof but the efficiency of capturing solar energy may differ.
With federal, provincial, and municipal solar programs continuing to evolve, solar energy incentives continue to evolve. These incentives help you get started with a new solar panel installation without breaking the bank. For 2024, we rounded up the top three incentives available for Ontario homeowners and provided instructions on how to use them. Solar Incentive #1: …
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Do you already have a microFIT contract and want to boost your earnings? Good News! The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has ruled that you can legally enhance your microFIT solar installation to maximize earnings. How to Maximize MicroFIT Contract Earnings. Even though the MicroFIT program was canceled in 2017, all existing contracts will continue …
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In Canada, the average lifespan of solar panels ranges from 25 to 30 years, with the potential for longevity extending beyond with proper care and maintenance. Key Takeaways: Durability: Solar panels in Canada are built to last, offering homeowners 25 to 30 years of energy production. Recyclability: Beyond their operational lifespan, solar panels don’t go …
Even though the green homes rebate program is closed for those without a “Pre-Audit” scheduled, the Loan Program is still available, and it might actually be more valuable than the rebate.
We finally have 12V panels back in stock. We just recieved a skid of Sonali 100W panels. There has been alot of interest in 36 cell panels this Spring and we sold out early. We have had to turn down numerous enquiries because none of our distributors had them either. You might ask, Why would …
Well the new rates are out and unlike last year’s cut this is a serious one. The rate cut this year is almost 25%, from 38.4 to 29.4 cents per kWh. The rate changes are supposed to reflect the changing economics in the solar industry but since our dollar has lost 20% of it’s value …
Grid parity as it pertains to solar is the point where it is as cheap or cheaper to produce your own power from solar than it is to buy it from the grid. This is what we have been working toward for many years, the day when we can generate our own power affordably. The …
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