Solar
Our Solar team takes care of it all in-house; from expert engineered designing, to installations by our electrical team.
Our prices are straightforward, with no hidden fees.
Still in the research phase? Use the button below to get yourself a free do-it-yourself quote.
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Fill out our intake form if you would like a full proposal specific to your home. We take the information submitted combined with satellite imagery and create a detailed personalized proposal with a system sized to meet your goals. Our proposals include financial savings projections, rebate calculations, and cost of installation.
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How Solar Works
We understand that the solar process can seem complicated. Our experts are here to guide you through the process from start to finish!
Solar panels collect and harness energy from the sun. Solar panels are made up of photovoltaic cells (sometimes called PV). These cells are made up of materials that convert sunlight to electrical energy.
Solar panels can be used individually, but are most often connected together in strings to form a photovoltaic array. These arrays are then interconnected to the electrical grid to form a complete PV system.
Solar panels are just one part of a solar system. Systems also include mounting hardware to attach the panels to your roof and point your panels toward the sun. Systems also include inverters which are used to convert solar energy (DC Power) into the correct form of electrical energy that can be used in your home (AC Power).
PV systems either have a string inverter that converts the electricity harnessed from all of the panels together, or microinverters that are attached to each individual panel 1:1. String inverters are less expensive, and can be more easily serviced or replaced when needed. Microinverters allow for independent monitoring and operation of each panel, which can be useful if some modules may be shaded, for example. Microinverters have the added benefit of allowing you to easily add on in the future and offer more seamless options for battery backup.
Is Solar Right For Your Home?
Not every home is well suited for solar, but the vast majority are. Here are some considerations we look for when assessing whether your home is suitable for solar:
Available Incentives
Canada Greener Homes Grant
$1.00/W UP TO $5,000
This program is subject to approval through the Canad Greener Homes Initiative (credit check and proof of income required). Customer is responsible for the application.
Elegibility (June 17, 2022):
- Applicants must be at the pre-retrofit stage (must not have commenced any retrofits they'd like covered)
- Applicants must have completed a Home Energy Assessment (Efficiency NS Directory), and have received the final report
Please note, the application and energy assessment process can take 1-4 months, depending on current application volume.
BEST CHOICE FOR
- Customers who aren't planning other retrofits
- Customers that don't mind waiting to complete prerequisites and applications
- Customers with good credit and proof of income
- Customers who want to apply for the $40,000 interest-free loan option
Canada Greener Homes Loan
10-YEAR 0% INTEREST UP TO $40,000
This federal program allows you to make the switch to solar with 0% financing over ten years - plus a grant of up to $5,000 using the Canada Greener Homes Initiative (credit check and proof of income required). Customer is responsible for the application.
Please note, the application and energy assessment process can take 1-4 months, depending on current application volume.
BEST CHOICE FOR
- Customers who aren't planning other retrofits
- Customers that don't mind waiting to complete prerequisites and applications
- Customers with good credit and proof of income
- Customers who want to apply for the $40,000 interest-free loan option
Efficiency NS SolarHomes Rebate
$.30/W UP TO $3,000
We are preferred partners with the program, and we take care of this application for you. There are no prerequisites, pre-approvals, or length wait times. We can even take the rebate directly off the cost of your system and apply for the final rebate on your behalf once we are finished installing your solar system.
BEST CHOICE FOR
- Customers who plan to undertake multiple recommended retrofits (generally heat pumps), and who would like to maximize all possible savings
- Customers who don't quality of the Canada Greener Homes Grant
- Customers who'd like a quicker option without needing to complete a Home Energy Assessment
The Process & Timeline
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FREE Assessments take approximately 30 minutes. After your appointment, you will know your best options for cutting heating costs and maintaining comfort in your home.
**PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS NOT A SOLAR REQUEST SUBMISSION. SEE OUR SOLAR PAGE FOR DETAILS**
You can also book free in-home assessments online here: BOOK AN ASSESSMENT
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