Solar Panels work by allowing sunlight to activate silicon cells in the panels, silicon reacts by generating electrons AKA electricity. The beauty of this process is it is all done via chemical reaction with silicon which means absolutely no moving parts or machinery, making solar the favorite renewable soucre of power. Just set it and forget it.

Without sunshine, the panels will not produce energy. For this reason most people will buy a battery can be used to store energy for later use at night time or apply to store the power with your local power distributer in the form of Net- Metering which is usually the cheaper option.

Solar panels are one of the few things in life that are free of maintenance because they have no moving parts! They are specifically designed to withstand any type of weather, on earth and even in space. Just set it and forget it.

If not done correctly, yes. Most installers will try to cut costs by cutting corners and skipping on basic materials like rodent proofing or flashing. At Solar X, we make sure every install is done with love and care, giving all our clients the attention they need and an install that will last a lifetime!

A typical residential solar installation will only take between 2 to 3 days.

Projects can typically take between 4 to 6 weeks on average to install due to lengthy applications and approvals from the power company, permits, as well as site inspections both before & after installing the system.

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology conducted a study impact of snow on overall performance.
pitches of 3/12, 4/12, 6/12 and 12/12 as well as ground installations. The five-year NAIT study found the energy loss to be much less – only about three per cent.

No, with net-metering you can take advantage of being on the grid and having solar, the best of both worlds. For few homes and businesses, disconnecting might make financial sense depending on the delivery fees attached to your bill. Still not sure?

The short answer: Yes, but how much depends on these main 3 criterias…

1. Sun exposure, Are there any chimneys or trees shading your roof?

2. Pitch, Is your roof steep? Walkable? or Flat?

3. Orientation, does your roof face east and west ? Or north and south? Due to Canadas location in the northern hemisphere the south facing roofs typically get the most amount of sun!

Hydro Bills are the second most expensive reoccurring monthly payment every homeowner pays. They tend to fluctuate quite drastically from month to month, and almost always will include annual rate increases.

Canadians go solar in order to gain back control by paying an equal monthly payment and a for a limited time. Flexible financing options and low interest rates mean that you can start saving on day 1.

Solar panels are typically designed to last over 40+ years and come with a 25 year performance-based warranty guaranteeing the efficiency to be over 85% even on the last year! Watch a quick video and learn more about our panels here.

Yes! Installing a solar system on your home or business is the best home improvement for increased value. As stated in the Assessment Act , installation of a solar system does NOT impact your property tax and is sure to appreciate in value over time as the cost of power goes up!

Every company is different, based on our finding We reccomend to call your insurance company and inquire! Most insurance companies do not charge any extra costs or fees for this, some companies could increase your premium by $5 – $10 a month.