Orcaview Terrace

Chemainus, BC

Canada

This installation took place over three stages in 2017. The first stage was completed in March with 18 panels installed on the west roof; Stage 2 involved an additional 12 modules on the East, and finally, stage 3 had an additional 10 modules added to the west.

The total system resulted in a 13kW grid-tie system to complement the high-efficiency Built Green home.

40 x Canadian Solar 325W

AP Systems Micro-Inverters

Schletter Racking

FAQ: What is battery backup?

Battery Backup are batteries that store electricity from solar panels for when the panels can’t generate power. Battery Backup is most suited for remote location properties that aren’t able to connect to the BC Hydro grid and for rural locations where BC Hydro often has power outages. If you are connect to the BC Hydro grid and your power doesn’t go out much then “grid tie” is the best solution and avoids the cost of buying and installing batteries.

FAQ: Can I go Off-Grid?

Yes! But you may not want to....

Of course it's technically possible to go off-grid but in reality, for most people, it's both cost prohibitive and in many cases once the various systems are explained people who are on the grid get much more band for the buck by going grid-tie. Click on the Learn button above and learn about the various systems.