Can you go solar in a condo or apartment?
Owning a unit rarely means owning the roof, so options depend on your board, bylaws and building; here is what is possible and what to ask first
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Solar options beyond the detached house
Not everyone owns a detached house with a south-facing roof. These guides look at condos, rentals, cottages and off-grid properties, farms and small businesses, and explain which solar options are realistic and which approvals you will need.
Going solar as a renter: options and limits
Rent a home and still want cleaner power? Learn what needs a landlord's permission, which portable options exist and where a green plan fits in
Cottage solar and off-grid power: sizing and gear
Planning power for a cabin or remote home? Walk through load counting, battery bank sizing, generator backup and what seasonal use changes in the design
Agricultural solar: how Canadian farms can use it
Large barn roofs and daytime loads suit solar, yet seasonal demand, rates and loans need care; see where farms fit and which questions to settle first
Solar for small business: roofs, rates and process
Shop, office or warehouse thinking about solar? See how commercial rates, demand charges and roof ownership change the sums and what to confirm first