Solar Energy
Generating Electricity using Solar Panels
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We have contributed to the start of the green economy by installing solar panels on our roof. As a result, we have learned about generating solar energy and selling it back to the grid. This is a resource you can use to understand how you can make a greener world by installing solar panels. We hope you find it useful, and we would love to hear your feedback.
See how much energy is generated across the province. Here are over 15 solar power examples from various communities.
In Ontario, the government has created the microFIT Program to encourage homeowners and businesses to generate solar energy and sell it to the province as a source of clean power. This program gives the solar power generator a 20 year contract to purchase energy from rooftop solar panels at 80.2 cents per kilowatt. The province has set this rate to give investors a "reasonable" rate of return on their investment.
We've enrolled in the microFIT program and installed 20 solar panels on our roof. There are 3 key elements to maximizing the solar energy you can capture; location (generally the further South, the more energy potential), roof direction (ideally South or South-West facing roof), and the type of solar panels you choose (quality matters).
Here are some additional details abour our solar energy project:
