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Solar Grid-Tie home systems

Why Consider Solar for Your Home?

Using solar for all, or part, of your home’s electrical needs makes sense, not only financially, but also environmentally..

• Utility tied solar electric systems are less expensive than ever
• They can reduce the amount of electricity you purchase from your local utility
• You will be producing reliable, clean power that reduces the burning of fossil fuels to contribute to a healthier environment
• Solar electric systems are quiet, operate automatically, require very little maintenance and need no fuel except sunshine!

Most utility companies now allow grid tie systems. The following systems allow you to connect to the utility grid and either balance off your usage or get paid for the electricity you produce. All of our systems are designed and built to meet the Ontario Electrical Code.

Your utility company may offer the "Standard Offer Program" or a "Net Metering Program".

Standard Offer Program

The Standard Offer Program that is offered by most utility companies in Ontario is where the utility company purchases electricity that you produce at a rate of $.42 per kilowatt for solar electricity, any hydro you buy from the utility company will only cost you the current rate per kilowatt. Our Grid Tie Kits without batteries work on this program.

Net Metering

Net Metering uses the excess electricity you produce to spin your meter backwards and when your grid tie system does not produce enough energy for your household the additional power is purchased from the utility company, thus making your meter spin forward. Our Grid Tie Kits with or without batteries work on this program.

To determine the size of system for your requirements you first need to identify your electrical loads. Just check your utility bill to see what your kW consumption is per month then divide that figure by the number of days in the month. This gives you your daily kW consumption. This is usually the jump-off point. However, depending on the program offered by your utility, you may want to off set just a portion of your electrical loads.

Whatever the case, we will work with you to determine the best system for your situation.

Basically there are two different types of Grid Tie Systems: with and without batteries. All of our Solar Grid Tie Kits with or without batteries provide reliable power using only top quality products. Each system includes 25 year warranty on Solar Modules, roof mount frames and our installed kits include all electrical permits, GST and PST. All of our Kits are designed so that you may add additional solar modules in the future if you wish. Our kits include roof mounting of the solar panels, however if this is not suitable, a pole mount option is available.

Grid-Tie Systems without Batteries

Sun Volts Unlimited Grid Tie Systems Without Batteries are systems generating electricity using a solar array and converting it to grid electricity through an inverter. The supply of power is dependent on the grid being active. If the grid goes down so does the power to your home.

Utility meter is not included in kits.

Solar Grid Tie Systems With Batteries

These grid-tie systems include quality equipment to provide utility quality power. Installations meet the Ontario Electrical and Safety Code requirements for years of safe, reliable electric generation. Systems are available in a variety of models. Utility meter is not included in our kits.

These systems will also provide back up power in the event of a power outage, since they include batteries.

Option: AGM or GEL Batteries (No maintenance required)

Please contact Sun Volts Unlimited™ at 1-800-558-7939 or e-mail us at sunvolts@sunvoltssolar.com for further details.

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