News
Ontario’s New and Expanded Energy Efficiency Programs (Jan 7, 2025)
Home Renovation Savings Program: The new Home Renovation Savings Program will offer rebates for home renovations and energy-efficiency improvements, including
- Up to $5,000 for rooftop solar panels
- Up to $5,000 for battery storage systems
- Details at Home Renovation Savings Program Page
- Home Renovation Savings Program - Solar Panels and Battery Energy Storage
- Home Renovation Savings Program - FAQ, Help and Support
- Note: To be eligible for solar panel or battery rebate, the house must be connected to Ontario electricity grid.
Solar Energy System References
EnergyHub.org
Canada's clean energy references source.
Solar Energy Map Canada
This page contains solar energy maps, along with monthly solar production estimates, for every province and territory in Canada.
Clean Energy Incentive and Rebates in Canada
Lists of incentive and rebates available in Canada for using clean energy including solar.
DIY Solar Forum
Discussion on different topics on solar systems: products, installations, problems, and solutions.
Tools
NREL PVWatts Calculator
Estimates the energy production of grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) energy systems throughout the world. It allows homeowners, small building owners, installers and manufacturers to easily estimates the performance of potential PV installations.
Solar Calculator Canada
Enter your Canadian location and the calculator will provide a report on solar power generation.
Voltage Drop Calculator
This is a calculator for the estimation of the voltage drop of an electrical circuit. Use this one to calculated the voltage drop between the solar panel and inverter. Would like to keep the voltage drop within 5%.