When you think of solar power, Canada can not be the first place that comes to mind. It is often associated with cold weather, limited sunlight, especially during the winter months, there is still a lot of potential of solar energy here. There is plenty of space, which could support a solar array large enough to compensate for the lack of 'direct' sun. There are also many other applications of solar, thermal, passive and photovoltaic that can really make the idea of promoting solar energy to the mass as possible.
Due to the vast expanse of wilderness in an urban area to another, and many small communities can be separated from the large power grids. For many, it is possible to set up solar energy systems for your home or small community of spending thousands of euros to the electrical grid on them. It is also much cheaper than ever before for individuals to make solar energy in their homes, with so many different websites available that can teach you to build your own solar system is very cheap.
While Canada is not as ideal as compared to the sun as other areas during the summer months, there is plenty of sunshine, and for much longer periods of time. It can provide an abundance of sunlight to power homes and small communities. During the winter, when days are shorter, fishing board, adding more of them, and using other alternatives can compensate for the lack of direct sunlight. Some of these alternatives may include wind, hydro, and even a backup generator can be much more reliable and cheaper.
New technologies are being developed for solar energy, photovoltaic cells are more efficient, able to pick up the light spectra of the as yet unharnessed, and the cells developed that can be applied to tiles, etc., the potential is just about limitless. This means that solar energy is cheaper and more efficiently than ever before.
Canada is growing by leaps and bounds when it comes to solar energy. There are more and more private households as well as companies that are turning to this alternative source of free energy. There are numerous commercial applications, from navigational markings are working on solar, traffic signs, and even municipal water distribution, just to name a few.
In late October 2009, the government of Ontario has launched what is called the feed rate, or ready for a short period, and Microfit program. This program encourages the development and use of renewable energy sources, especially solar energy. Redoviti FIT program of assistance for the installation projects of 10 kilowatts or more, with miroFIT programs to encourage smaller projects, like residential solar energy systems. Thanks to this program, in October last year, the largest solar array in the world was put into use, provided that the power to over 12,000 homes in Sarnia, Sarnia Ontario.Snaga FN plant produces 80 megawatts of electricity.
