To most homeowners, the initial cost of setting up a photovoltaic system, which some people still refer to as solar panels, poses a significant barrier to widespread adoption in the solar power industry. In addition, the perceived complexity of installing solar panels discourages many would-be converts concerned about limited roof space, varying sunlight, and seasonal [...]
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Environment
Ontario Solar Academy Redefines Solar Training within Canadian Context
Ontario Solar Academy (OSA) graduated another batch of students, providing a comprehensive introduction based on hands-on experience, and a forum for becoming part of a growing solar network. The Solar academy educates students to install solar panels. Jacob Travis, Director of Solar Academy, explains “this is the kind of Ontario-focused content we provide that you [...]
Environment
Horizon Energy Solutions Launches Solar Power “Sunbelt”
Ontario-based Horizon Energy Solutions, Inc. has recently announced the launch of its commercial solar power generating business, as well as strategic partnerships with several local governments and educational institutions. Dubbed “Ontario’s Solar Sunbelt,” the initiative aims to promote sustainable communities in Canada through the use of green energy. A well-reputed company in the field of [...]
Environment
SolarDock Coming to Ontario via SunRise Power
Solar PV design and manufacturer, SolarDock, LLC, recently signed a license and distribution agreement with Ontario-based SunRise Power Corp to produce, market, and distribute a new high-tilt-angle solar racking system that installs without penetrating existing rooftop surfaces. Touting the unique value proposition of the new design, Rob Kenton, Account Manager at SunRise Power expects that [...]
Environment
German Solar Corporation Establishes New Solar Arrays Facility
German Solar Corporation recently announced plans to expand its assembly and distribution operations into London, Ontario in order to take advantage of the province’s rapid solar development. Expecting to employ at least 20 associates once fully operational later this year, the 25,000 sq ft assembly plant will be dedicated to producing environmentally friendly solar arrays [...]
Environment
Greening the Masses via Technology: One Man’s Journey to Save the Planet
The move from “thinking green” to “embracing green technology” can either be a difficult changeover or a seamless transition, depending on the mindset and resources at your disposal. At least this is the general attitude espoused by Ric Jones of RJ’s Specialties. Jones has big plans to bring clean, free energy to the masses. [...]
Current Events, Politics & Economy
Ontario Solar Industry Receives Massive Boost from Incentive Programs
Last week, more than 500 renewable energy projects received approval for feed-in-tariff (FIT) incentives from the Ontario Power Authority. Designed to encourage faster adoption of clean energy solutions across the province, these feed-in-tariff arrangements permit owners to sell some of their excess power back to utility companies, allowing them to actually generate revenue from [...]
Environment
Sentinel Solar Corp. and SolGate Inc. Announce Solar Energy Partnership
Increasing interest in Ontario-based solar energy has led Sentinel Solar Corp. (formerly Sentinel Power Systems, Inc.) to partner with SolGate, Inc., according to a recent media announcement. The business partnership between Sentinel and SolGate leverages on the companies’ respective strengths in the marketing and manufacture of solar power equipment in Ontario. Since 2003, Sentinel [...]
Environment
S-5! PV Clamps Target Ontario’s Domestic Content Requirements
In April of this year, the first batch of S-5! PV attachment clamps manufactured in Canada will roll off the assembly line, ready for sale. S-5!’s new design brings good tidings to a market hungry for innovation but somewhat restricted by domestic content limitations. For although S-5! is headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO, it [...]
Environment
Solar Panel Installation Training Center Launches in Ontario
Recognizing Canada’s growing gap between solar energy capability and qualified rooftop installers, Ontario Solar Academy (OSA) recently launched a new center to provide professional training in the Greater Toronto Area. This past February, 28 students completed OSA’s first intensive course at its training center in Toronto. Adhering to the North American Board of Certified [...]
Culture & History
It’s Already Got Park Place and Boardwalk – Now Google Wants the Utilities
As early as 2004, Google aggressively began presenting itself as a socially conscious, corporate citizen, promoting green technologies and responsible conservation. And thus, Google’s recent application with the US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to buy and sell renewable energy at bulk prices hardly seems surprising. This move is especially timely on the heels of [...]
Environment
Jevons Paradox and the Curse of Energy Efficiency
When reading most any book on climate change, energy efficiency and conservation are often touted as the easiest and least painful methods to reduce CO2 emissions and erratic weather patterns. The basic rationale behind energy efficiency is simple enough – if you switch to compact florescent bulbs or a fuel-efficient car, you can achieve the [...]
Current Events, Politics & Economy
The US-China Solar Arms Race: a War with Two Victors
According to a speech delivered by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at last week’s Solar Power International conference in Anaheim, the US is in an “arms race” with China over solar energy manufacturing. Both countries, working furiously, want to become the world’s default manufacturer of photovoltaic (PV) technology. With untold billions of dollars in potential revenue [...]
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