This page presents an overview of the Canadian Solar PV market activity from 1995 to 2005 and 2006 to 2011 and projection to 2025. Resources from other markets can be found at the foot of this page. The Canadian Solar Photovoltaic Market: The Canadian market for Solar Photovoltaics (PV) has developed steadily over the past decades and swiftly over the past years. 1995 to 2005: From Kilowatts to Megawatts During…

CanSIA’s response to the Ontario government’s draft microFIT and FIT 2.0 Rules and Contract documents.  It was submitted to the Ontario Power Authority on the evening of Friday 27th April in advance of the formal deadline for submissions. Read the document: http://www.cansia.ca/sites/default/files/20120427_cansia_fit_2.0_draft_contract__rules_submission.pdf Working Group Chairs: David Cork, Isolara Solar Power (Chair Micro-Scale FIT Review Working Group). Carlo Di Gioacchino, Northgrid Solar (Chair Small-Scale FIT Review Working Group). Michael Zimerman, Group IV…

Results of the FIT Program Ontario Canada, review. The OPA is pleased to move forward with the revised FIT Program, which incorporates the results of the two-year FIT Program review. The objective of the review was to ensure the long-term sustainability of the program. The FIT Program has been very successful to date, with about 2,000 signed FIT contracts across the province. We believe the program changes strike a balance…

What’s the key to using alternative energy, like solar and wind? Storage — so we can have power on tap even when the sun’s not out and the wind’s not blowing. In this accessible, inspiring talk, Donald Sadoway takes to the blackboard to show us the future of large-scale batteries that store renewable energy. As he says: “We need to think about the problem differently. We need to think big….

Ontario based Ethosolar is an intricate part of the “Ground Zero” efforts to bring energy independence to Canada. Working together with the government, solar technology science and the best solar installers and products available, Ethosolar is helping to not only make Canada a leader in alternative energy production, but to make Canada cleaner, greener and profitable. Following the Canadian government’s announcement on FiT prices for new projects, The Green Energy…

The real potential for the growth of solar power technology isn’t going to be found in a large number of big, commercial solar complexes.  Why?  The infrastructure and investment necessary to make this happen on a large scale really matters doesn’t exist in the US or EU anymore.  However, it can happen in Ontario, Canada. How? Through the hard work and dedication of a resilient entrepreneur: The Solar Farmer. It will…

“Since the economic downturn, residents and businesses have been looking for ways to use real estate that may no longer appeal to mall developers or home builders. One option is to build solar energy farms, where thousands of solar panels convert the sun’s energy into electricity.”     Developers and Farmers have a particular incentive to do so in Ontario, Canada where the Providence’s Feed-In-Tariff program, and sometimes-local incentives, has made…

Environmental Solar energy production has significant benefits for the environment. The energy generated is both clean and renewable. It can be used to supply needs currently met by coal-fired generation. The production of solar energy emits virtually no C02 in the production process. Solar system components can be recycled after their average 40 year lifespan, producing very minimal waste. Sustainable Unlike coal-fired generation, solar energy is both an unlimited resource…

First, let’s define solar power … Solar power (more specifically, photovoltaics) is a process whereby the sun’s energy is directly converted into electrical energy.” Solar power is available everywhere and will last forever!” Next, Solar Farms: Farms that utilize solar panels placed throughout their empty fields or underutilized properties with those panels directly connected to the Power Grid (Energy Companies’ lines) that Power Companies pay the farmer for the energy…