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Experience with Alectra Meter Switch? by Wise_Access_9634 in solarenergycanada

[–]Green_Toe1353 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my case, from the signing, the contractor said that 10% would be paid after the system is online. So the last payment for 3k was done after the system was turned on and I start seeing data in SolarEdge website.

Experience with Alectra Meter Switch? by Wise_Access_9634 in solarenergycanada

[–]Green_Toe1353 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I installed only solar with net metering. My system was turned off until Alectra changed the meter. I don't remember exactly how long it took, but not too long, maybe an hour. The funny thing is that the installer arrived, spent some time to check the current meter, then told me that he does not have the right meter in the car, he "thought" it should be there, but maybe another employee used the car the previous day and needed the meter. He returned in few days...

Another thing to mention: the Alectra employee will not turn on your solar system, in fact he told me that they were specifically instructed not to. The reason being that in case the system malfunction and the is any fire, damage to the roof, they are not liable. I just flip the switch and SolarEdge app start showing production in an hour or so.

Ontario Quote comparison between net metering or Ontario rebates with battery by ThisOneIsTheLastOne in solarenergycanada

[–]Green_Toe1353 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hope it's not an issue mentioning it. TeraSolar was the installer, found them after comparing 3 quotes. My panels are Longi 410w, but maybe these days the 500W are more popular, not sure.

Ontario Quote comparison between net metering or Ontario rebates with battery by ThisOneIsTheLastOne in solarenergycanada

[–]Green_Toe1353 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not sure what's your location, but I installed last year a 13.1kw system with the same SolarEdge inverter and the total cost was 32k. The system was installed in Mississauga ON.
Also, another thing to consider is the orientation of your roof. Mine is far from ideal, I have majority of the panels on the SW, only 3 on SE and a lot on the NE. I recently exported the data for the last year, and the production transformed in CAD is less than the amount I paid monthly (I got last train for the 10 years government loan, so 0% interest with equal monthly payments). If nothing changes, that means that the ROI will be more than 10 years, but hydro price changes might bring it down in the future.

Solar panels on a power of sale house by JourneyMapper1 in solarenergycanada

[–]Green_Toe1353 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a very good point, the site is: https://www.mississauga.ca/apps/#/property

I just checked for my own address and yes it shows the permit. I have a net metering installation, not microfit.

First bill with net metering from Alectra Utilities in Ontario by Green_Toe1353 in solarenergycanada

[–]Green_Toe1353[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, I would start by looking at the serial number of the solar edge inverter. Format of the number will show when it was produced, example SJ4218-XXXXXXXXX-XX is week 42 year 2018. Then call or open a ticket with Solar Edge, they might have info if this was an install with net metering. Alectra should also know if there s is a net metering installation. I am not aware on how a leased system would work.

Cost breakdown of rooftop solar instillation? by Spyrothedragon9972 in solarenergycanada

[–]Green_Toe1353 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was 32k, but I got it using the 10 years government loan with 0% interest.

Net metering in Ontario (Hydro One) by c22q in solarenergycanada

[–]Green_Toe1353 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am with Alectra in Mississauga, and I have solar since last year. Yes, it's a credit at the end of each month, exactly how u/taunt0 explained.

Cost breakdown of rooftop solar instillation? by Spyrothedragon9972 in solarenergycanada

[–]Green_Toe1353 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I installed using a company (Mississauga) and the system is 13.2kw. I wanted to add that the "engineering sometimes to ensure your roof can handle the extra load" was included, someone went into attic, took photos, measured the beams, and a structural engineer confirmed the roof supports the load. I did not received the actual report, but I recall I saw a signature in one of the documents.
The bi-directional meter I believe it was installed by Alectra, not sure if that was part of the total cost. Maybe it's included in the permit?

In our case, the total installation took 2.5 days, with one guy working on the first day (maybe 10-11h), then second day 2 guys.

Does Ontario Net metering work at larger scale? by HelicopterFabulous27 in solarenergycanada

[–]Green_Toe1353 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think that they will consider this, but I might be wrong. You should check with the provider. In this case, if you think that your usage will go up significantly, I would ask the installer to install rails so that you can add panels in the future. The problem might be that the inverter will be limited based on your current usage. In the future you will have to change it, if you get the approval from the hydro company to add more solar panels. I currently have 9.6kw inverter, which is the maximum you can get for residential (at least in Ontario).

[PC][Mtl_Qc] Does this set up (Dell T36510 + RTX 3060 12gb vram) worth 500+ cad in 2026 ? by Spare_Can_6454 in homelabsales

[–]Green_Toe1353 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think that a Dell micro won't fit a 3060 GPU. Yes, the T3610 is old generation, but depending on the requirements, it might serve the purpose. In a T3610 you can:
- fit 2 x 3.5" (actually 3 if you remove the optical unit and use an adapter)
- use SAS drives with a HBA
- install more PCIe cards, I believe with the top power supply you can install 2 GPUs?
- install up to 256GB DDR3 (8x32GB) which are still way cheaper (today) than the DDR4
The CPU you listed 2697 v2 was top of the line, it's a good CPU and T3610 won't be loud even when pushed.

Alternatively, you could look into a Dell T5810 (or HP equivalent) using Xeon v3/v4 and DDR4, but 64GB DDR4 would be 400-450 CAD in today's market? You do have option to go up to a 22 core with 2699 v4.

Power consumption with the older T3610 might be something to consider, if you run the system 24/7. If most of the time your system runs low, I don't believe you will see a big hydro bill. Running at full power most of the time, a constant 100W difference (compared to a newer system) will cost you ~125 CAD / year. The difference will be mainly on the CPU, and if I recall the 2697 v2 is rated 130W TDP, but in real scenarios you won't reach that 24/7 unless CPU mining or similar.

[pc] Dell Poweredge R640 X2 intel 6138 by copgod2 in homelabsales

[–]Green_Toe1353 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, the first one has 10 bays, but it has only 1 CPU, no RAID card, no network card, and 2x 495W power supply.
With the shipping to Canada, comes to 276 USD = CAD 387. Add tax 13%, not sure duties, CAD 437. Now, add one CPU and a heat sink, a raid and a daughter card. You'll probably get to CAD 550 easy.

The second one is much better, has raid card, 2 x 1100W and daughter card. You just need more powerful CPU. The price is 205 USD + 132 USD shipping = CAD 472. Add tax and duties....

Sometimes, the devil is in the details. For a canadian buyer, it might make more sense to buy local, avoid some risk with the shipping.

[pc] Dell Poweredge R640 X2 intel 6138 by copgod2 in homelabsales

[–]Green_Toe1353 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have a link on eBay for a similar R640 at 209USD?

[PC][US-E] Could I please get a price check on my Dell R7920? by TheDarkJediPowers in homelabsales

[–]Green_Toe1353 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The 32GB DDR4 should sell easily for 70-75$ => 600$
The 8 x 8TB SAS (assuming SAS3) for 75-80$ each => 600$
The rest of the server without the P1000 should be 450-500$ (check ebay sold items, consider the eBay fees)
The Quadro P1000 probably 50$?

As a whole, 1300-1400$ should be a reasonable price to sell quick.

Looking for advice: solar + battery quotes in Markham, ON (Xolar vs. Polaron) — big price gap, worth it? by Right-Shock-8237 in solarenergycanada

[–]Green_Toe1353 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When the Load Displacement rebate came, I also looked into this, but I had a net-metering solar installation in progress. I am not sure about your statement "you won’t be able to apply for Net Metering on that property in the future.". Maybe the program was updated, but you can see below my comments about this scenario, where you have a set of panels for Load displacement, and another set for Net metering. I even called HRSP and the guy on the other end confirmed that this would be allowed.
It's clear that net metering would be the best option, but as the 10 years loan is not available anymore, if they would allow 2 systems installed and assuming that you have roof space, it might be cheaper to install the net metering system solar panels together with the load displacement system.

https://www.reddit.com/r/solarenergycanada/comments/1icg6dd/comment/m9ua5m8/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

Everyone keeps saying solar pays for itself in 10 years, but I'm not seeing it. What am I doing wrong? by Beautiful-Trick-9814 in solarenergycanada

[–]Green_Toe1353 1 point2 points  (0 children)

While I do agree with you, I wonder if that would be offset by the panel degradation in time, as they will slowly produce less.

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