Topic hubs

Every solar topic, organised

Each hub gathers the guides on one subject, with a clear starting point. Choose where you are in your solar journey.

7 guides

Solar basics: how home solar works in Canada

New to solar? These beginner guides cover how panels work, system size, lifespan and whether going solar makes sense on a Canadian home

6 guides

Real price ranges, price per watt, system sizes, payback maths and resale value, so you can judge a solar quote with confidence

5 guides

Find out what happened to federal programmes, how provincial rebates work, and how to compare loans, leases and cash before you commit

5 guides

Understand export credits, net billing, interconnection steps and time-of-use rates, the rules that decide how much your panels really save

7 guides

Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Nova Scotia and Quebec compared on sunshine, rates, rules and rebates

4 guides

Learn how to read spec sheets, compare inverters, pick a mounting style and understand warranties before signing an installation contract

5 guides

Sizing, costs and honest payback for home batteries, plus how they compare with a generator and how to charge an electric car with solar

6 guides

Walk through permits, roofs, inspections and installer selection, and decide whether a do-it-yourself project makes sense in Canada

7 guides

Compare solar thermal collectors, heat pumps, pool heating and solar air heating, with costs and realistic savings for cold climates

5 guides

See how snow, short days, hail and wind affect panels, what output to expect each month and how to look after a system in winter

5 guides

Living in a condo, renting, running a farm, a cottage or a small business? See what is realistic and which questions to ask first