Commercial Solar Panel System and Installation
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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:
· Residential: Get up to $10,000 in government grants for home renovation program.
· Commercial: Maximum $860,000 incentive from Saveonenergy program in Ontario
· Protects You Against Rising Electricity Costs
· Sell Excess Power to the Utility Company (Net metering)
· 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.
Residential rebates and Loan
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 are incentives 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 properties. Accessing solar energy is more affordable than ever for homeowners, thanks to a variety of federal, provincial, and municipal solar incentives. The following resource outlines current rebates and funding programs that help homeowners to reduce the upfront cost of residential solar and battery systems while increasing long-term energy savings.
Some of the major programs that offer home grants and rebates are
Enbridge Home Energy Renovation Savings program
Enbridge Gas and Save on Energy, with support from the Ontario Government, have partnered to launch the new Home Renovation Savings™ program to help Ontarians improve home energy efficiency and comfort.
· $5,000 for installing a new rooftop solar PV system.
· $5,000 for adding a battery energy storage system (must be paired with a new solar install).
Exclusive to Durham residents Incentives for energy-saving retrofits now available.including insulation, air-sealing, windows, heat pumps, solar and more
Additional incentives of up to $ 5000 available for Whitby residents exclusively from the Tow of Whitby
Durham residents can apply for a local improvement charge loan of up to $125,000 to increase the energy efficiency and comfort of the home at a low-interest rate of 2%. The loan can be split between 80% energy efficiency and 20% for weather resiliency measures (flooding, heat, wind). Loan repayment period is fixed at 15 years. Homeowners will be eligible for an initial disbursement of up to 50% of the eligible funds.
Businesses Solar Rebate and Programs
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 Program
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.
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 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.
Federal Investment Tax Credit ( up to 30% ITC credit)
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.
This incentive drastically reduces the upfront costs of adopting solar energy, enabling companies to offset their tax liability as they transition to renewable energy. With a 10-year limit to use these credits, the CTITC makes solar energy more financially attractive.
Accelerated Capital Cost Allowance (ACCA)
The Accelerated Capital Cost Allowance (ACCA) allows businesses to deduct 50% of their solar equipment costs each year on a declining balance basis, with the option for a 100% first-year deduction if installed before 2028. This accelerated write-off provides a faster return on investment by allowing substantial tax savings, making solar energy projects financially viable and appealing for Canadian businesses aiming to reduce energy costs and enhance sustainability.
Rooftop Solar Panel Installation Services
1. Initial Consultation
Upon contacting & booking your initial consultation with CF Green Energy Solutions, we can provide you with an accurate initial estimate for your system size and your 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 property energy consumption, we will need you 12 months hydro bills to decide the system size
2. Solar site assessment
During this stage, our solar panel installer and engineer 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 to confirm the feasibility and meet structural requirement for solar project,
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 paperwork’s 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
Please reach out to us for Residential and Commercial Solar Panel projects, our team are looking forward to hearing from you!
Contact: Catherine Cai 416 986 1123
Email: catherine@cfgreenenergysolutions.com
CF Green Energy Solutions