Back in 2015, Tesla announced it was shifting gears within the industry with the launch of its home battery product, the Tesla Powerwall. No stranger to making batteries, Tesla as a company had been praised for revitalizing the public interest... Read More
Ontario has recently announced a new solar rebates program administered by the Green Ontario Fund. The program is set to launch this summer and will provide generous incentives of up to 70% of the total installed cost of Solar Photovoltaic, Energy... Read More
Albertans now enjoy the lowest-ever prices for wind energy in Canada, and a competitive auction process has been key to the province’s success. In keeping with Canada’s Climate Leadership Plan to phase out coal-generated electricity in favor of clean power... Read More
We recently outlined several key reasons installing solar panels yourself may not be a good DIY project to undertake. Here are some additional reasons to consider working with a professional solar installer when you choose to get solar panels on... Read More
Lower electric bills are probably the biggest selling points of installing residential and commercial rooftop or ground mount solar panels systems. But how exactly do these savings add up, and what happens if your green energy generation doesn’t always keep... Read More
In an era when many public school systems are struggling with budget cuts, one school district has found an innovative way to save money – while benefiting our environment. Earlier this week, the Edmonton Public School Board voted unanimously to... Read More
Alberta has typically been known for its multibillion-dollar oil and gas industry; however, Brooks, a city in southeastern Alberta, is now home to a massive new solar panel installation. The Brooks project, which launched shortly before Christmas, is the first... Read More
It’s official; the first Tesla Solar roof has just been installed, and visually it looks pretty amazing. However, the big question many people are asking is, how is a glass solar panel going to help keep my house warm in winter... Read More
The coastal city of Zadar, Croatia, has become famous worldwide for a vast public art installation that harnesses the power of both the sun and the waves of the Adriatic Sea. Most of Zadar’s seafront was destroyed during WWII, and... Read More
National Research Council of Canada (NRC)* in collaboration with the Canadian Solar Industries Association (CanSIA) are currently working on developing a solar PV roofing assembly standard, expected to be included in future editions of the National Building Code of Canada and National Energy... Read More