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: 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.

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.