After many years of development and political debates about solar energy, the solar industry is finally approaching to stand on its own. Utility-scale solar power projects worldwide are beating fossil…

The popularity of electric vehicles is growing in Canada and around the world. EV sales have been growing by more than 25% year over year and Tesla motor company’s value…

To stop global warming and dangerous CO2 emissions we need to put coordinated and concentrated efforts in every part of the society- government, business, and the community. This includes all…

The lead-acid battery has been around for over 100 years that costs less, requires regular maintenance to keep them working properly and doesn’t last as long. Lithium-ion battery relatively newer…

With extreme weather events and other threats to energy security increasing homeowners and businesses are contending with the danger of losing access to reliable power supplies. Beyond emergency scenarios, unexpected…

You may not think much about your electric bill payment every month. And if you do, you might think that is just the cost of living / doing business, right?…

The Government of Canada has launched the Climate Action Incentive Fund (CAIF), in support of small and medium-sized businesses in the renewable energy sector. It is a new incentive for…

An inverter is the most critical component of a solar power system. A grid-tie inverter performs many functions than any other component in a solar power system. The functions an…

Adding a battery to your existing solar power system is not always an easy task. If your solar power system was installed storage-ready, adding the battery could be easy but…

As the power outages and utility rates increase, it becomes necessary for businesses and homeowners to have a backup system to meet these emergencies. Currently, many who need backup opt…

A hybrid energy system usually consists of two or more energy sources used together to provide increased system efficiency as well as greater availability of energy supply. The intensity of…

People looking for solar options often puzzled with terms kilowatt and kilowatt-hours. Electricity used is measured by kilowatt hour and the solar power systems are sized in kilowatts. This is…

Lithium-ion battery cost has fallen since 2010 and it highly benefits the electric vehicle and renewable energy storage markets. Although Lithium-ion battery costs have fallen considerably, they are still not…

Incorporating energy storage into a solar array is not as easy as just picking a battery off the shelf. Certain chemistries work better in certain environments and storage capabilities are…

With prices falling rapidly in recent years, installing residential solar panels system can dramatically trim energy bills. A decade ago, residential photovoltaic (PV) systems costed more than $50,000. However, mass…

Solar panels are a great source of energy and they help to reduce energy costs. Solar panels also reduce the environmental impact of your home and provide you with a…

Advancements in solar technology have made solar systems that are aesthetically pleasing, more affordable, and customers are given greater energy independence with advancements in battery technologies. With all these developments,…

We all know that the Ontario government’s Feed in Tariff programs had been phased out but many do not know that Ontarians can still install solar panels and connect them…

        New Dawn Energy sets a new standard in clean energy by offering the highest quality pairing of solar + energy storage equipment. This solution is now…

The utility prices have significantly increased over the years and on the contrary, the cost of purchasing and installing solar systems has taken a downfall. This has resulted in an…

Switching to solar energy usage isn’t an easy option to take. It will require investment and effort to make this big change. This one change will alter your lifestyle for…

As our electricity price is low, it is difficult to see the economic advantages of solar + storage. It is also difficult to place value on avoided power outages to…

One question people often ask is whether purchasing a PV system in cold and snowy climates is worth the investment. With low temperatures and snow, how could a solar power…

Solar energy has invaded the real estate business. In increasing numbers, home buyers and homeowners everywhere are seeking solar power for their single family residences. if you’re a homeowner or…

With the prospect of fossil fuel-based energy crises and human induced climate change looming, the demand for renewable energy technologies like solar power is growing. Unfortunately, there are currently many…

The IESO announce that it will only accept Mico FIT applications until 11:59 p.m. EST on December 28, 2017, or until the final 50 MW Annual Procurement Target is reached, whichever…

Ontario’s Ministry of Energy has set 28th December 2017 as the date to switch incentive program from current Feed in Tariff program to Net Metering Program. Hence it is important…

While North America is anxiously waiting for the solar eclipse, the solar energy industry is very cautious about the event. Power plant managers and electricity system operators in North America…

Written by Nani Pradeepan, P.Eng.   Depending on the type of property and where it is located a specific type of solar electric system that best suits for the needs. Depending…

Written by Nani Pradeepan, P.Eng. Inverter We know that solar panels produce direct current (DC) electricity and our utility grid is powered by alternating current electricity (AC). Inverter used in…

Written by Nani Pradeepan, P.Eng. As the cost of a solar installation come down people are looking for choices for their solar systems. One of the choices people look for…

Written by Narayana Asogan, P.Eng. Water is a rare commodity. Superficially water is very abundant – about 71% of Earth’s surface is covered with water. However, 96.5% of it is…

Written by Nani Pradeepan, P.Eng. Electricity is a commodity regardless of the how it is generated from different resources by different suppliers. But like many commodities, the cost of electricity…

Written by Nani Pradeepan, P.Eng. First, what does Grid Parity mean? Grid parity means, solar PV system produce electricity for the same cost as the electricity available on a utility’s…

Written by Narayana Asogan, P.Eng. In June 2016, “Energy Conservation and Long Term Energy Planning” bill (Bill 135) was passed in the Ontario Parliament, and now it is a Law. …