Does Geothermal Have a Place on the Prairies?
Wind and solar usually take the spotlight when it comes to renewable energy in Canada, but there is a lesser known energy source right beneath our feet: geothermal energy, heat…
Constructing a Solar-Ready Home or Other Building
Any home or commercial building can be designed to fit a solar power system. Although these systems are usually retrofits, installations on new construction is growing in popularity. This means…
Back to Solar Power Basics
Solar energy is a renewable power source that is so sustainable it has prompted millions of people around the world to install solar photovoltaic (PV) or solar power systems at…
Updates to SaskPower’s net metering program
How can you benefit from the SaskPower Net Metering updates? And what exactly is Net Metering anyways? When you produce your own power with solar, the surplus energy is sent…
Is It Sunny Enough Where I Live for Solar Power?
Solar energy systems are eco-friendly and cost-effective, but since solar potential isn’t the same everywhere, it may not be available in every area. This also means that a solar system’s…
A Look at Some of the New Solar Battery Backup Technologies
Solar energy has many benefits, but like all energy sources, it can be subject to power outages. In low coverage situations, solar panels can fail to produce energy, which is…