Why Solar?
The increased use of solar power builds energy security, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and moves Canada toward a sustainable energy future.
Solar power generation requires no fuel or moving parts, makes no noise and produces no emissions with minimal maintenance. The photovoltaic (PV) industry has also dramatically lowered the cost to produce solar cells through improved efficiency and technological innovation.
Solar PV energy also compliments existing hydro dams, allowing water to be stored for times of high electricity demand thus reducing peak loads and the need for additional baseload energy generation or distribution infrastructure such as hydro dams, coal-fired generation stations, and underwater electrical cables.