Warren and Terri Roph - North Saanich

North Saanich, BC

Canada

Viridian Energy Co-Op installed this 26 panel grid tie solar array for the Roph family in North Saanich.

26 x 330W Canadian Solar Solar Panels

13 x AP Systems YC500A Micro-Inverters

Schletter Racking

installers solar panels roof north saanich

FAQ: Does Solar make sense on Vancouver Island?

Over the past several years, the cost of solar panels has fallen while their performance has improved. This means in places like Vancouver Island it now makes sense to install solar panels. Natural Resources Canada estimates that on southern Vancouver Island, solar can generate about 1,100 kilowatt hours of electricity for every 1,000 kilowatt installed, and some of our clients are doing better.

FAQ: What is a “grid tie” system

A “grid-tie” solar system is connected to the electrical grid and utility (BC Hydro). With a grid-tie system, the electricity from the solar panels flows into the electrical panel, the building electrical loads and if there is excess into the grid. When there is not enough solar energy to power the loads (like on a cloudy day or during the night), the home or building uses electricity from the utility grid as normal. In this way, no batteries are required. However, when the grid is not available such as in a power outage, the solar array also turns off for safety purposes. A grid-tie system is for offsetting electrical costs and environmental reasons.