Solar Batteries: Re-Emerging Stronger Than Ever
In the mid-1990s solar PV had only one integration option that is with solar batteries. At that time very little support from governments, the off-grid (not connected to an electric grid) market was the dominant driver of solar business globally. Then solar PV was paired with lead-acid batteries and sold to people who had no […]
Can You Go Off-Grid with Solar and Energy Storage in the GTA?
The cost of PV has come down substantially in recent years, making solar energy competitive with virtually any other form of electrical generation. So, why haven’t we all switched to off-grid solar? In the context of Ontario, especially in the Greater Toronto Area, many are now exploring off-grid solar GTA solutions. An off-grid solar GTA […]
Leasing Vs Owning a Solar System
Reduced system costs, increasing electricity rates, and incentives are bringing new solar customers into the market in greater numbers than ever before. Unlike early adopters who chose to go solar because of environmental concerns or a desire to reduce their reliance on the electric power grid, current shoppers are motivated by the pure economics of […]
Residential Solar Power: Rising to the Mainstream
Small ticket item trends, like DVD players, catch on quickly, and just as quickly, they fade away. But earth-friendly decisions those are economical start out slowly, and then gain momentum as time goes on. Residential Solar power is one of those earth-friendly decisions which began as an unattainable power source for the average consumer, but […]
Which Is Your Choice?
Renewable Energy Benefits : Energy is one of the important commodities the world need as global economy expands to include nations around the globe. Not all the nations are blessed with the fossil energy sources we currently use. Depleting fossil energy sources in a growing energy need will pose new problems. Fossil fuel is the root […]
Choosing an Effective Solar PV System for Your Needs
Choosing an effective solar PV system for your need can feel like a difficult task, but if you focus on the essentials it becomes easy. The main components of a solar PV system are the solar panels, the inverter, and the mounting system. Each of these have a range of options to choose from, but […]
Mandatory Benchmarking
In June 2016, the “Energy Conservation and Long Term Energy Planning” bill (Bill 135) was passed in the Ontario Parliament, and it is now law. The Electricity Act 1998, Green Energy Act 2009, and Ontario Energy Board Act 1998 are all affected by Bill 135. This legislation introduces mandatory energy benchmarking, requiring large buildings to […]
Solar Electricity Moves Closer to Grid Parity
First, what does solar electricity grid parity mean? Grid parity means, solar PV system produce electricity for the same cost as the electricity available on a utility’s transmission and distribution “grid” from other traditional sources such as nuclear, hydro, coal, gas, oil etc. As we all know cost of electricity from other sources can only […]
The Real Value of Solar Electricity
Electricity is a commodity, regardless of how it is generated from different resources by different suppliers. But like many commodities, the cost of electricity varies depending on the time and location it is delivered. Understanding the real value of solar electricity helps homeowners and businesses make smarter choices—by producing their own power, they can avoid […]
Water Conservation – Why And How?
Water conservation is critical because water is a rare commodity. Superficially, water seems very abundant—about 71% of Earth’s surface is covered with water. However, 96.5% of it is salt water in the seas, which is not suitable for consumption as it is. The remaining 3.5% is in the form of fresh water in lakes, glaciers, […]