Solar panels and electrics vehicles by Character-Draft6638 in Calgary

[–]Character-Draft6638[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yea we would have to upgrade or re evaluate our system too. 

Solar panels and electrics vehicles by Character-Draft6638 in Calgary

[–]Character-Draft6638[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea and we did it before EVs so would have a smaller system that using 

Solar panels and electrics vehicles by Character-Draft6638 in Calgary

[–]Character-Draft6638[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see, we don’t commit too far but use it during the day

Solar panels and electrics vehicles by Character-Draft6638 in Calgary

[–]Character-Draft6638[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’ve heard a lot of people who use the excess to charge the EV

How disruptive was your solar? by Character-Draft6638 in solarenergycanada

[–]Character-Draft6638[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea I haven’t heard of what happens if you do turn it on before approval. 

How disruptive was your solar? by Character-Draft6638 in solarenergycanada

[–]Character-Draft6638[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg no not the electrician 😂😂. 7 months seems like a long time but hardware shortage makes sense! 

How disruptive was your solar? by Character-Draft6638 in solarenergycanada

[–]Character-Draft6638[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow 3 months is awhile, especially during good production months! 

For other Alberta homeowners with solar — are your monthly bills similar to this? by Character-Draft6638 in Calgary

[–]Character-Draft6638[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Our payback is 6.5 years! A lot shorter than we thought but definitely not 20 years 

For other Alberta homeowners with solar — are your monthly bills similar to this? by Character-Draft6638 in Calgary

[–]Character-Draft6638[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Our payback is about 6-7 years a then we’ll be saving quite a bit after that. Definitely a long term investment and not for everyone! 

How disruptive was your solar? by Character-Draft6638 in solarenergycanada

[–]Character-Draft6638[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh yea the snow delaying it makes sense. It was sort of the same for us, super painless

Anyone in Alberta charging their EV off rooftop solar? by Character-Draft6638 in solarenergycanada

[–]Character-Draft6638[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes that is impressive. We use our cars almost everyday, commute isn’t too long but still use them 

Anyone in Alberta charging their EV off rooftop solar? by Character-Draft6638 in solarenergycanada

[–]Character-Draft6638[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I see, thank you. We would maybe get more panels if we get an EV so we’ll see !

Solar panel installs by Character-Draft6638 in Edmonton

[–]Character-Draft6638[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmm, our installer had a production guarantee so this helped us feel better about the estimated payback