Uncertainty

4 Feb 2012 | No Comments | posted by Mark | in Uncategorized

Well, here we are in February already and still waiting for the new rules and rates from OPA. At the Guelph Organic Fair last week-end we talked to lots of people who are keen on having solar panels installed but without exception all must wait for the new deal. There is really no choice, as we cant say how much they’ll be earning from their investment.

We are glad anyway that we decided last year to cease installing solar thermal systems since the last remaining incentive was cancelled last week (The Eco-Energy programme was giving a rebate). This Federal Programme was cancelled 2 months early and will peter out in March.

The prices we have to pay for solar panels is creeping up again, one supplier is shipping unwanted product to the USA rather than dump it in Ontario where demand has died.

Our new web site is up and running but the e-store hasnt been activated–shouldnt be long now. We aim to supply Torontonians with the 12 volt panels,  inverters, charge controllers and batteries for their cottages and cabins.

Changes have been made in the ownership of our company and the 2 co-owners now are Bharat Desai and Mark Ogilvie. Rick Balmer is Sales Manager and Prasenjit Pal is a Solar Consultant.

We will be looking at FIT projects going forward, and now have access to excellent financing for our clients.

Mark Ogilvie

 

Challenge and Opportunity Ahead for Solar

15 Jan 2012 | 1 Comment | posted by Mark | in Uncategorized

Listening to people who should know talking lately, it seems there is opportunity as well as challenging times ahead for the solar industry in Ontario and globally. A recent article in Solar Pro magazine stated that in a few US States, grid parity is at hand. The same article provided data showing that alternative energy (includes wind, geothermal, biomass) is closing in on the Nuclear industry for Read more..