Ray Jarvis | President - Solar Direct Canada

July 5, 2024July 15, 2024

Tips for Ontario microFIT Program Contract Holders to Maximize Earnings

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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May 22, 2024May 28, 2024

Top 3 Solar Energy Incentives for Ontario Homes in 2024

Solar energy incentives continue to evolve with federal, provincial, and municipal solar programs. These incentives help you get started with a new solar panel install without breaking the bank. For 2024, we rounded up the top three incentives available for Ontario homeowners, along with instructions on how to get started using them. Solar Incentive #1: …

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March 5, 2024March 5, 2024

How Long Do Solar Panels Last in Canada?

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 …

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February 21, 2024May 23, 2024

Are greener home grants still available in 2024?

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.

February 22, 2018January 24, 2023

Off-Grid Panels Now in Stock

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 …

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February 8, 2018January 24, 2023

New Rates for 2016 are here!

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 …

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February 20, 2016January 24, 2023

Grid Parity Are we there yet?

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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