Solar Panel System and Installation
Our Solar modules and system solutions combine superior quality with market-leading cost structures. And our solar projects consistently achieve the highest production values and returns on investment.
Go Solar
More and more residential and commercial buildings are generating their own solar energy, and in the process reducing their environmental impact, gaining control over their energy bills, gaining a safeguard against outages, and having the flexibility to live off-grid.
What are the benefits of solar energy?
Installing solar panels on your property can yield several benefits. Examples include switching to clean energy source, lessening your dependence on fossil fuels, and energy independence from your utility company. we may effectively produce a more reliable and environmentally friendly source of energy. Thus, reducing the province’s carbon emissions output, while simultaneously contributing towards Canada’s greener energy goals.
With the amount of rebates, tax credits and incentives being offered it is a more attractive savings opportunity for customers than ever before.
Key benefits:
- Get up to $10,000 in government grants ( homeowners),maximum of $860,000 ( businesses)
- Protects You Against Rising Electricity Costs
- Sell Excess Power to the Utility Company
- Increase your building value by 3- 4%
- Reduce carbon emissions
- Reliability
- Be a part of Green energy efforts
- Longevity and Minimal Maintenance
How does a solar energy system work?
The main components of a solar energy system are the solar panels installed on your roof (ground-mounted solar panels are also used in some cases). These panasonic modules absorb the sun’s energy, storing it in what are known as photovoltaic cells. These cells convert sunlight into direct current (DC) energy, which a microinverter changes into alternate current (AC) electricity. AC electricity is what you need to power your home.
How Does Net metering program work?
Net metering is a billing mechanism that pays solar energy system owners for the electricity they add to the grid. In its simplest form, a net metering customer will generate their own solar electricity during the day, use what it needs to meet the requirements of the home (or other type of building), injects the rest into the electricity grid, and consumes from the grid when the solar is unavailable. The customer is then only billed for their net electricity use. If they generate more than they use in a month, they receive a credit to apply against next month’s bill. If the solar system generates less than the customer uses, they will see a charge on their bill.
Off-Grid Solar systems
An Off-Grid system (or stand-alone) is a type of solar photovoltaic system that operates autonomously, generates power, and supplies it to electrical loads independently of the local utility company. If you own a cottage or live in a remote area in Ontario with no electric poles around, installing an Off-Grid system might be the only way to bring power to you place.
Government Grants, Rebates and Loan for Homeowners
Home Grants & Rebates are playing a key role for homeowners. Among the primary problems when doing a home improvement job is the expense. Luckily, there may be a grant that will assist you to balance out the cost. Lots of government-sponsored home improvement grants offer money to homeowners making updates to their residential or commercial properties.
Some of the major programs that offer home grants and rebates are Canada Greener Homes Grant, Enbridge Home Efficiency Rebate CMHC/GENWORTH Green Home, Toronto Home Energy Loan Program, Click on the links below for more comprehensive details concerning each program and rebate.
Canada Greener Homes Grant Enbridge Home Efficiency Rebate
CMHC/GENWORTH Green Home Toronto Home Energy Loan Program
Government Grants, Rebates for Businesses
Commercial grid-tie solar energy systems present substantial profit opportunities for businesses. Offsetting daily electricity consumption through the use of a grid tie net metered system softens the overhead operating costs all businesses face. Commercial properties that have solar applications are positively effecting their public image by showcasing their efforts of “going green.” And even better—it can help most companies meet and surpass carbon emission standards/requirements set by most provincial or state governments.
As requirement, you can only choose either save on energy program or net meter program, you cannot apply both. No matter which program you choose from, the ITC tax credit ( 30%) will be available. Incentive or Net metering program plus tax credit will significant offset your project cost, fasten your payback period within 3 to 6 years. It is great time to consider a solar system to generate your energy usage.
Save on Energy Retrofit Funding Incentive, get up to 50% of your eligible costs covered for energy efficiency upgrades
Incentives are available for any commercial, industrial and institutional participants who are interested in behind-the-meter solar installations to displace their load and reduce their demand on the grid under Prescriptive Retrofit stream. Solar PV must be mounted on new or existing building rooftop(s) or walls.
Building owners or lessees of commercial spaces including but not limited to below are eligible (lessees must have owner’s consent or authorization to participate):
- large offices, malls and shopping centres
- commercial spaces with parking lot canopies
- municipal buildings, universities, colleges, schools, hospitals
- hotels, multi-residential buildings
- industrial facilities
Two categories of eligible solar PV systems:
· Micro-generation for PV installations that are up to 10kW at $1,000/kW-DC.
· Small/medium generation for PV installations that are greater than 10kW-AC, up to 1MW-AC, at $860/kW-AC.
Net metering Program
Net metering is a billing arrangement that allows customers with renewable energy systems ( like Sloar panels) to receive credit on their electricity bills for the excess energy they send back to electricity grid. Essentially, it's a way to offset your energy consumption costs by generating your own power.
How it works:
1. Renewable Energy Generation:
You install a renewable energy system, such as solar panels, at your home or business.
2. Energy Consumption:
You use electricity from your renewable energy system and the utility grid as needed.
3. Excess Energy:
When your system generates more electricity than you consume, the excess energy is sent to the utility grid.
4. Net Metering:
A special meter, often called a bi-directional meter, tracks both the electricity you draw from the grid and the electricity you send to the grid.
5. Billing:
Your electricity bill is then calculated based on the "net" difference between the electricity you consumed and the electricity you sent back to the grid. If you sent more energy to the grid than you used, you'll receive a credit on your bill.
Federal Investment Tax Credit (30% ITC credit) for solar panels
The Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit offers a 30% refundable tax credit on capital investments in wind, solar, and energy-storage technologies. Available from March 28, 2023, to 2034, the credit aims to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy projects across Canada. This refundable tax credit also aims to encourage more people to transition to net-zero energy and will spur economic growth by making it more attractive to invest in Canadian businesses.
Accelerated Investment Incentive
The Canadian Income Tax Act provides for accelerated Capital Cost Allowance (CCA) benefits for clean energy generation equipment, including solar power systems. Specifically, solar power systems are categorized under Class 43.2, which permits businesses to write off 75% of their costs in the initial year. This provision aids businesses in rapidly recouping their investments in clean energy infrastructure.
Through the Energy Retrofit Loan (ERL) program, the City offers fixed, long-term, low-interest financing to enable building owners to invest in low-carbon, energy-efficient capital improvements.
Highlights include:
· Financing for up to 100 per cent of project costs at a rate equal to the City’s cost of borrowing, with repayment terms up to 30 years for qualifying projects
· Funds are advanced at project start
· Unsecured loans may be available
· Up to one-year interest free and payment free
· Support to access utility incentives and federal grant programs
Note: Building owners seeking financing for retrofit projects through the ERL program are required to submit a feasibility study for their building. The study requirements are detailed below, and includes a comprehensive long-term decarbonization plan that goes beyond the specific retrofits for which they are requesting financing.
Interest Rates & Terms
The City offers fixed-rate financing for up to 100 per cent of project costs for terms up to 30 years. Funding limits will be determined by a business case assessment.
The interest rate will reflect the City’s cost of borrowing. As the City’s cost of borrowing varies daily, the actual interest rate cannot be confirmed until the loan is approved.
For questions or to obtain the current rate, please contact at bbp@toronto.ca.
Rooftop Solar Panel installation Services
1. Initial Consultation
Upon contacting & booking your initial consultation with the expert technicians , we can provide you with an accurate initial estimate for your system size and your home’s specific energy production capabilities, if we have access to high-quality satellite images directly from our office. Additionally, for a more accurate estimate and economic analysis of your home’s energy
2. Solar site assessment
During this stage, our solar panel installer will visit your property, identify areas or roof segments suitable for solar panel installation (facing South, East, West), determine the exact azimuth and tilt angles of the proposed solar panels array, assess shading from trees or neighboring buildings, and probably take some roof measurements.
3. Solar System Design, Quote and Purchasing Agreement.
Roof measurements are the basis for a reliable engineered design and equipment specifications. This step we will provide a detailed module layout showing you the location of solar panels on your roof. Lists of material and cost, discuss the budget and sign the purchase agreement.
4. Permits and Grid Connection Applications
We will then submit and take care of all the permitting paperwork that is required to move forward with your project. Such as, electrical, building and/or development permits, including the application paperwork needed to connect your system to the utility grid via Net-Metering. You need to apply to connect your energy source to the electricity grid. Our trained application representative will handle all the paper works to save you time and hassle free.
5. Installation of your solar panels system.
If you are planning to have a net metering system in Ontario, you generally have 180 days from the date your local distribution company approves your request to install and connect your solar panel system. A complete setup will include mechanical integration (installation of roof flashings, rails, solar modules, etc.) and electrical connection (wiring of solar panels, strings, array, combiner boxes, wires, inverters, system disconnect, grounding, meter, etc). To ensure your solar system meets all safety codes and up-to-date building standards, only trust skilled, experienced professionals to install your solar panel array.
6. ESA inspection and final connection of your solar system.
An Electrical Safety Authority inspector will visit your property to confirm the solar panel system meets Ontario Electrical Code. This inspection will include the equipment, wiring, conduits, grounding, system disconnect, etc. Once the work receives ESA approval, your local hydro company will install a new two-way meter and connect your system to the
7. Close the building permit and accept your Net Metering Contract.
A municipal building inspector may also schedule a visit to inspect your solar panel installation, review roof connection details and provide a sign-off to close your building permit. Once you have your solar panel system installed and connected, your local utility company will send you a contract to review and accept.
8. DONE! Start receiving payments or credits towards your energy bill
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Please call us on: 416 986 1123 to discuss Solar Panel System solutions and installation.