Author: Rob Baxter
Posted by Rob Baxter in News, on April 14, 2026
Solar Farms in BC Below are the various programs you can take advantage of to install ground mounted solar arrays. These are assuming you are in the BC Hydro service area. We can help you plan and install a system under of these options. The easiest option for a larger system would probably be the […]
Posted by Rob Baxter in News, on April 9, 2026
Coverage our installation at Science World There has been some coverage of the 170 kW solar array we installed at Science World: View this post on Instagram https://www.linkedin.com/posts/bc-hydro-showcases-the-upgrades-at-science-ugcPost-7448201906348269568-SjE2?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAAtTBsB2_zQl3PrJCUpd8e4rjvl3_G5VOA https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581871075163&__cft__[0]=AZbKOJGrmT7vWTc0-zOukFsByfGegQzA_KYmgHOQTbOg7SnGETPBHd3KyNqlZPAL9crmD_2zoKgn05XdGZ82r-GBN8ReVm09DJwZ-O4LIG0zZFCaGw71my68fZ3Aj3ysEcPSiZ3hlfIxtYPhAr-BOt1p6_UAWEz2zMtVPS8_ce0pmlRMX2XdogPRQG9Ikwe6O54Vc_AAcOEh7rNSV5vicdBJdBxhWHTLIPzJAQq6QHRTkw&__tn__=-]C%2CP-y-R
Posted by Rob Baxter in News, on April 7, 2026
We have been asked why prices for a solar energy installation in BC can vary so much from one installer to the next. The price for solar installations internationally varies even more. The price per watt for a residential solar in the United States can be three times as much as it is in Australia. […]
Posted by Rob Baxter in News, on March 5, 2026
Current Incentives for Solar Energy in BC Incentives as of March 2026 The following incentives are currently available in BC: PST Exemption Systems purchased in BC are exempt from PST. Solar panels are always exempt Other equipment is exempt if purchased at the same time as panels (same invoice) but not batteries BC […]
Posted by Rob Baxter in News, on June 26, 2025
This 10.44 kW photovoltaic system was installed in Vancouver. It uses 360 W LG 360W NeON R ALL-BLACK Back Contact 60 cell 40mm MC4 Module modules (panels) and has 35 kWh of battery storage.
Posted by Rob Baxter in News, on December 31, 2024
Another East Van Home Installs Solar 2024 was our 20th year of leading the energy transition in BC. We set a new record for solar energy installations this year. One of the installs was this 7.2 kW photovoltaic system installed in Vancouver. It uses 400 W Bauer modules (panels) and a SolarEdge 7.6 KW, 1Ø […]
Posted by Rob Baxter in News, on October 28, 2024
Comments on BC Hydro 2024 Rate Design 1. Removal of Step Two Rate for Residential Customers Encouraging the adoption of heat pumps and electrical vehicles is important part of the energy transition that need to occur if we are to avoid catastrophic climate change. The current two step rate structure does discourage the adoption of […]
Posted by Rob Baxter in News, on July 19, 2024
Update on Incentives for Solar Energy in BC The following incentives are currently available in BC: PST Exemption Systems purchased in BC are exempt from PST. Solar panels are always exempt Other equipment is exempt if purchased at the same time as panels (same invoice) but not batteries Canada Greener Home Loan Interest free […]
Posted by Rob Baxter in News, on June 21, 2024
Solar Powered Awards Eclipse Awards in Vancouver is partly powered by 2.56 kW photovoltaic system that we installed in 2019. It uses 320 W Hanwha QPEAK 320W 60 cell, modules (panels) and APS Inverters. Online monitoring available at: http://www.apsystemsema.com/ema/intoDemoUser.action?id=000000006afd73b2016b0209b4550d40 So next time you need award or recognition items you can some that are solar […]
Posted by Rob Baxter in News, on June 7, 2024
Solar in Delta This 20 kW photovoltaic system was installed in Delta. It uses 400 W Bauer 400 W M10HBB Module modules (panels) and a SolarEdge 7.6 KW, 1Ø Grid Tied Inverter, AFCI HD WAVE. Online monitoring available at:https://monitoringpublic.solaredge.com/solaredge-web/p/site/public?name=DeltaSO722#/dashboard