Explain Grid-Tie to me. What can I expect?
Grid-tie solar systems are used for homes in the city. A solar system mounted on the roof can produce some or most of the electricity consumed in the home. Most Canadian houses use between 5,000 kWh (very efficient) and 13,000 kWh (not very efficient) per year. Solar systems can reduce electrical consumption by the following amount.
What is Net Metering?
Use the power company as your battery bank. As your solar system produces energy the power company will credit your power bill dollar for dollar.
Who is eligible?
Any person or business can install a solar electric system on their roof and participate in this program. Ideally a home would have a south facing roof slope that receives direct sun during the day. Solar systems require about 100 square feet of area per kilowatt, and at least 2 kilowatts of solar panels are needed to offer a good rate of return.
How long do they last?
Our solar electric panels have a 25 year power output warranty. They commonly last many years more than that. The system will likely continue to produce electricity long after.
Why choose an NWT Solar Solution?
NWT Solar has many years of experience with solar electric systems on homes, and has brought together systems using the best components: HES Solar modules, Fast-Rack mounting systems and inverters with 10+ year warranties. When investing in equipment for a net metering contract you want to be sure to choose a brand that you can rely on; HES Solar as the leading industry brand name.
I’ve heard about a new low cost solar panel...
There is lots of investment in Solar technology development. The best producing solar panels for rooftops are crystalline silicon solar cells. These offer the highest efficiency, reducing the cost of mounting equipment and time to install. Low efficiency panels are less expensive per module, but will often result in higher system costs due to the larger array size. NWT Solar uses only high efficiency solar products in its grid-tie systems.
How do I know what my system is producing?
The inverter has a display that shows the cumulative energy produced by the solar array.
How do the systems attach to my roof?
NWT Solar recommends the Fast-Rack systems. These unique solar panel mounting systems secure the modules to the roof with a low profile brackets covered with anodized trim pieces. They have special self sealing roof attachments that make sure the panels are strongly attached but watertight. If your roof needs replacing in the future, the system can be disassembled and reinstalled after the roofers have completed the roof.
What do I need to start?
First you need a suitable location for solar panel placement – a flat or south facing roof slope is ideal. Measure the area to determine that you have 200 square feet or more. Second, you will need a budget to purchase the system, or qualify for a home renovation or equity loan from your bank. Then, contact us and discuss the ideal package for you. Once the system is installed, your contractor can help you fill out the net metering application. Once completed, income from your solar system will start to flow. Your roof will be working for you!
Why are solar panels a good investment?
Solar electric panels feature a 25 year output warranty and will likely last for 30 years or more. This means the system you install today will produce free and reliable electricity for decades. As an investment in your home, cottage or RV, your system will enhance its value while delivering clean, quiet energy for you to use. Now that’s a smart investment! In the NWT a solar system is paid off in 10-12 years.
Grid-tie solar systems are used for homes in the city. A solar system mounted on the roof can produce some or most of the electricity consumed in the home. Most Canadian houses use between 5,000 kWh (very efficient) and 13,000 kWh (not very efficient) per year. Solar systems can reduce electrical consumption by the following amount.
What is Net Metering?
Use the power company as your battery bank. As your solar system produces energy the power company will credit your power bill dollar for dollar.
Who is eligible?
Any person or business can install a solar electric system on their roof and participate in this program. Ideally a home would have a south facing roof slope that receives direct sun during the day. Solar systems require about 100 square feet of area per kilowatt, and at least 2 kilowatts of solar panels are needed to offer a good rate of return.
How long do they last?
Our solar electric panels have a 25 year power output warranty. They commonly last many years more than that. The system will likely continue to produce electricity long after.
Why choose an NWT Solar Solution?
NWT Solar has many years of experience with solar electric systems on homes, and has brought together systems using the best components: HES Solar modules, Fast-Rack mounting systems and inverters with 10+ year warranties. When investing in equipment for a net metering contract you want to be sure to choose a brand that you can rely on; HES Solar as the leading industry brand name.
I’ve heard about a new low cost solar panel...
There is lots of investment in Solar technology development. The best producing solar panels for rooftops are crystalline silicon solar cells. These offer the highest efficiency, reducing the cost of mounting equipment and time to install. Low efficiency panels are less expensive per module, but will often result in higher system costs due to the larger array size. NWT Solar uses only high efficiency solar products in its grid-tie systems.
How do I know what my system is producing?
The inverter has a display that shows the cumulative energy produced by the solar array.
How do the systems attach to my roof?
NWT Solar recommends the Fast-Rack systems. These unique solar panel mounting systems secure the modules to the roof with a low profile brackets covered with anodized trim pieces. They have special self sealing roof attachments that make sure the panels are strongly attached but watertight. If your roof needs replacing in the future, the system can be disassembled and reinstalled after the roofers have completed the roof.
What do I need to start?
First you need a suitable location for solar panel placement – a flat or south facing roof slope is ideal. Measure the area to determine that you have 200 square feet or more. Second, you will need a budget to purchase the system, or qualify for a home renovation or equity loan from your bank. Then, contact us and discuss the ideal package for you. Once the system is installed, your contractor can help you fill out the net metering application. Once completed, income from your solar system will start to flow. Your roof will be working for you!
Why are solar panels a good investment?
Solar electric panels feature a 25 year output warranty and will likely last for 30 years or more. This means the system you install today will produce free and reliable electricity for decades. As an investment in your home, cottage or RV, your system will enhance its value while delivering clean, quiet energy for you to use. Now that’s a smart investment! In the NWT a solar system is paid off in 10-12 years.