● Home Solar Webinar Webinar Agenda Webinar Agenda: 1) Qualification criteria & other considerations 2) Reviewing solar case studies 3) Cost benefit analysis / financial implications of solar 4) Solar technology overview 5) Home Solar Proposal Request Instructions 6) Q&A Qualification Criteria Multiple factors at play: Sun availability & climate Roof pitch, directionality & tile material Sufficient square footage available for panels Structural integrity & engineering limitations Electric panel availability & amperage capacity Already connected to grid or off grid? Grid capacity limitations Shading considerations Sufficiently high kWh usage Financial Qualification ● Sun Path & Shading \ Does solar work in Canada? .... YES! Resource: energyhub.org What’s the best roof angle? The optimal angle for solar in Canada aligns with the typical roof design that most homes use. Sun path in the Northern Hemisphere Tree shading will majorly reduce performance Not all trees are created equal 3 1 2 4 South Facing Panels North Facing Panels = 12% loss! ● Power Prices Did you know? ● The delivery charges that you see on your bill go up or down depending on how many kWh you use, aside from the fixed base fee that each power company has. Grid parity : ● The cost per kWh of solar energy is now equal to or less than the cost per kWh you get when buying power from energy suppliers. ● Hydro One, a Crown Corporation, is sold to private investors. ● It is now a profit-driven, dividend paying company. ● The cost of electricity immediately begins to increase. ● Case Study System Design & Overview New Energy Profile