In this video, we’re taking a closer look at solar power systems for homes. Solar power is often associated with living off-grid, but surprisingly there are a lot more people installing solar panels on homes that are connected to the grid. We met up with Albert from iSolara to learn about:
- Why people are installing solar at home: cost savings, sustainability, security
- The basic components of a solar power system: solar panel, inverter, racking system, battery
- Installation options for panels: roof mount, ground mount
- Costs and money-saving opportunities like net metering
- Important considerations including some of the risks to keep in mind when going solar: snow, ice, orientation, location
To find out more about iSolara, you can check out their website here:
https://isolara.com/
We want to say a huge thank you to Albert and the iSolara team for helping us make this video, including their clients who let us film in and around their homes :)
Some extra resources if you're interested in going solar:
Canada Greener Homes Grant:
https://natural-resources.canada.ca/energy-efficiency/homes/canada-greener-homes-initiative/canada-greener-homes-grant/canada-greener-homes-grant/23441
Canada Greener Homes Loan:
https://natural-resources.canada.ca/energy-efficiency/homes/canada-greener-homes-initiative/canada-greener-homes-loan/24286
And you can also check out the Build with Rise website for rebates on all kinds of sustainable home upgrades in Canada and in the US:
https://www.buildwithrise.com/rebate-finder
Thanks for watching!
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Photo Credits: Project photos provided by Albert from iSolara
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