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Is Your Home Solar Ready?
Your home. Your energy. Our responsibility.
We know going solar can be complicated. We are here as your expert guide every step of the way. With our customers, we are creating a planet run by the sun.
Is your home viable for solar?
Location Requirements
Most homes are at least 70% viable for a PV solar system. Below are some considerations.
Shading
How many trees or buildings are obstructing the sunlight? The less the better of course. A solar system impacted by significant shading is not a worth while investment.
Roof Dimensions
The more roof space the better. At least 400 SQ feet is required for a decent sized solar system. Panels are approximately 40" W * 80" H. Panels can be installed on nearly all roof materials.
Roof Direction & slope
Solar panels perform best with direct sunlight which means south facing roof elevations work best. A gentler slope is better optimized for the summer when the sun is high in the sky.
Energy Demand
Your system can eliminate your power bills, but the Self-Generating Option is designed so that participants can be “Net Zero” but not profit from the sales of electricity.
Effective April 22, 2022, amendments made to the Electricity Act (Bill 145) have removed remuneration for annual surplus energy, i.e. energy "self-generated" above and beyond the electrical consumption in a calendar year.
Service Size
A smaller service size can be limiting when it comes to a solar system. Luckily most service sizes are 200 AMPS.
A 200A service limits you to 40A of solar. 40A is sufficient for approximately 10 kW AC of PV. Larger systems require upgrading the bus bar in your breaker panel or installing a dual lug meter base.
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Get in touch and we'll let you know if your home is suitable for a PV system. If it isn't, we'll tell you straight.
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