Solar Power

How the New Canadian Electrical Code Makes Green Energy Easier for Cottagers

Going off-grid or preparing your cottage for power outages has never been easier! Thanks to 2024 Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) updates, integrating solar power, battery storage, and hybrid energy systems is now more straightforward...

Rebates for Solar: Ontario’s Home Renovation Savings Program Explained

Thinking about lowering your energy bills while upgrading your home’s efficiency? Ontario’s Home Renovation Savings Program offers rebates that make solar power, insulation improvements, and energy-efficient heating upgrades more affordable.  Whether you're seeking lower utility...

How Do Solar Pool Heaters Work?

Can you keep your pool heated using the power of the sun? Well, it turns out you can. But how do solar pool heaters actually work?  These unique systems harness the sun's power to warm...

What Is a Solar Carport and How Does It Work? 

Have you ever seen a solar carport and wondered what its purpose is and how it functions?  If so, you’re in the right place.  Solar carports can help you get the most out of a solar...

How to Convert Volts to Watts

Once you get into the basics of how electricity functions, it won’t be long until you need to understand volts and watts.  If you want to learn more about electricity besides just how to plug...

What Are the Ideal Components of a 5kW Solar System?

Are you considering a switch to solar and need 5kW of AC (household) electricity output to run your appliances and HVAC systems simultaneously?  One of your first big decisions is whether an on-grid or off-grid...

EcoFlow RIVER 2 FAQs: Everything You Need to Know

The EcoFlow RIVER 2 is our most compact portable power station. It’s a lightweight solution, perfect for that hiking, backpacking trip, or off-grid camping trip you’re planning for.  Check out the answers to some of...

What Is the Solar Payback Period? Everything You Should Know

Switching to renewable energy is a no-brainer for the planet.  But if you’re a homeowner, investing in residential solar power isn’t necessarily a no-brainer for your bank account — at least not on the surface.  Look...

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