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

When you choose to put solar panels on your home, you may be wondering if you should install them yourself. After all, you have probably saved money on many other home improvement projects by going DIY. But solar power is... 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

As part of the Climate Leadership Plan to replace coal-generated electricity with clean energy, Alberta plans to add 5,000 megawatts of renewable energy capacity by 2030. To meet this target, the Alberta Electric System Operator opened a bidding process to... Read More