Learn About Solar
The sun has been providing our planet with life-giving energy for billions of years. Thanks to developing technology over the past few decades, we have been able to harness sunlight and turn it into a reliable, clean source of energy. While solar power is relatively new to Ontario, it is a proven, reliable technology that has been used around the globe for years to generate eco-friendly, clean renewable energy for homes, industry and agriculture.
How Does Solar Work?
Photovoltaic (PV) technology is the world’s most reliable method of generating solar power. The Photovoltaic effect works when photons of light from the sun hit electrons in the PV panel, exciting them into a higher state of energy that produces electricity.
PV modules can be mounted on the pitched or flat roof of a building and can also be ground mounted in rural areas. Modules are installed in an array that gathers sunlight and ultra violet radiation and converts it into direct current (DC) electricity. The PV system includes an inverter that takes the DC energy and converts it into alternating current (AC) energy that you can use to power your home, farm or business.
The ideal roof for a PV System has a south-facing slope that isn’t blocked by trees or other buildings. East and West facing roofs can also be viable candidates for a solar system, contact us to learn more.
Grid-Tied PV in Action
1. Sun hits the solar array
2. DC watts converted to AC watts in the inverter
3. MicroFIT program pays for ALL solar power generated
4. Power is not consumed in your home or business (after government 20 year contract your home can be off the grid)
5. Power generated is fed back into the municipal power grid
