PV / Discussions

Is it worth installing rooftop solar panels in Alberta right now? I'm trying to figure out the actual payback period in 2026 if I use a combination of the CEIP program and solar club net metering rates to offset the upfront cost. Also, what's the safest way to find a legitimate solar installer out here who won't mess u...

I'm looking into installing a rooftop solar array on my home in Central Ontario (Hydro One territory) and want to know if going solar is actually worth the investment in 2026. Specifically, what is the current solar payback period in Ontario under the standard net metering rules versus the new provincial Home Renovatio...

...pV cells on the front of the house, would be preferable. I'd prefer a more subtle technology than the standard Solar Panels mounted on top of brackets, on top of a roof. What say you? Best regards, Philip Benson The S1600 Ecohome prefab kit house comes with a metal roof, as for changing that to a Tesla Solar Roof we co...

I have been doing a bit of research lately on solar power, grid-tied and backup systems. As we plan to build a house to Passive House standards, is there any way to get around building it exclusively with AC power systems? I would like to build it with at least the lights running on a straight DC system to prevent wast...