Perspective
How a Toronto-based community investment bank could help accelerate solar deployment in Canada
Decarbonizing Canada’s electricity grid will involve a source of carbon-free electricity with the most potential—such as solar energy. The technology will need to ...
Perspective
Boosting solar adoption with interactive production display maps using Powerlily
Residential solar power is contagious—in a good way. The number of solar installs within the shortest distance from a house determines the likelihood ...
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Homeowners should rethink solar panel insurance—it can help avoid unnecessary expenses
Rooftop solar panels are typically covered under most standard home insurance policies, as these panels essentially form a part of your roof.
Studies and Modelling
How to start and build a career in the solar power industry
Professionals with a career in the solar power industry come from a variety of backgrounds. To get started in this industry, a knack ...
Perspective
The True Value Of Residential Solar
The true value of residential solar is when its used for water heating, for example, this can make up to 40% in savings ...
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Ontario utilities are embracing the adoption of residential solar + storage technologies
There is increasing interest from Ontario electricity customers for energy storage technologies—specifically residential solar+storage.
News
Grasshopper Solar wins 2016 Solar Developer of the Year Award
This is Grasshopper’s third Game Changer award win. The company was previously chosen as the winner for the 2015 Project Finance Innovator, and ...
Perspective
Sentinel Solar Welcomes New General Manager, Expects further growth in 2016
“The opportunity to join Sentinel Solar as part of an innovative team is very exciting. The company’s dedication to product excellence and customer ...
Perspective
A Flywheel Like No Other — aims to solve the energy storage crisis
We met with and interviewed the great minds behind this innovative technology. In it, they state that the main idea and initial intent ...