
Solar Terms Explained: A Guide to the Basics
Whether you live on British Columbia’s rainy coast or under Alberta’s big prairie skies, going solar in means navigating a few new concepts. Use this quick glossary to.
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Northern PWR designs and installs home solar across Alberta and now Nova Scotia. You get clear numbers before you decide, and a team that keeps you posted from the first call to the day you switch on.
Say goodbye to unpredictable power bills. With solar, you generate your own electricity and protect yourself from the rising costs of traditional utilities. Start seeing savings right away.
Take charge of your energy with solar and rely less on your utility company. Enjoy the confidence that comes with producing your own renewable power, right from your rooftop.
Make an investment that pays off. Homes with solar panels not only sell faster, but also command higher prices. Stand out in the market and watch your property value rise.

This far north, a roof can see twice as much daylight in June as in December. Your system is planned around both: it earns in the bright months and carries that value into the dark ones. How it does that depends on your province.
Solar Club members switch to a high rate for the months they send more power to the grid than they take, then back to a low rate for winter. How Solar Club works
Under Nova Scotia Power’s Self-Generating Option, extra kilowatt-hours from long summer days are banked and applied to what you use later in the year. Solar in Nova Scotia
One month tells us very little. We design from a full year of your electricity use so the system fits the whole swing, winter included.
Panels work in winter, even in cold temperatures. Heavy snow can reduce output for a while, and typically slides off once the sun warms the glass. More on cloud and snow

Move the slider to the number of kilowatt-hours on your bill. It is a starting point for a conversation. The real answer comes from your bills and your roof.

That is 7,800 kWh a year. A rough guide only: it uses a conservative Natural Resources Canada figure for how much a south-facing kilowatt of panels produces in your province, and ignores shade, roof direction and snow. Your proposal is built from your real bills and a roof survey.
Nova Scotia Power’s Self-Generating Option covers systems up to 27 kW. A home using this much would be sized with that limit in mind.
We handle the design, the permits and the install. You always know which step you are on.
A solar expert walks you through a proposal built for your home’s energy needs and looks, and checks that your home suits solar.
You approve the proposal, then a surveyor inspects your roof and electrical panel on site.
Our designers finalize the layout while our permitting team handles the paperwork with local authorities and your HOA.
Typically about 4 to 6 weeksOur trained crew arrives on the agreed date, installs the system and leaves your home as they found it.
Typically 1 to 2 daysLocal authorities and your utility inspect the system. Once you have permission to operate, you switch on.
“At first, I’ll admit I was skeptical with investing in solar as it seemed like a significant commitment. However, Troy Ellis took the time to walk my wife and I through every detail with clarity and patience, and we couldn’t be more pleased with the results. From start to finish, the entire process was remarkably quick and efficient. The installation team was professional, the panels look fantastic, and to be honest the workmanship exceeded our expectations. Most importantly, the savings we’re now seeing make the decision to go solar one of the best choices we’ve made for our home.”
“Northern PWR handled everything professionally from the sales presentation to the final installation. They were quick and efficient the whole way through. I was informed of where it was at the entire time. It was about as smooth and efficient as it could get. Very pleased with the whole process.”
“I have nothing but good things to say about my experience going solar with the Northern PWR team. I was able to get everything done on day one in a few hours and a few weeks later the panels were installed on my roof. Very impressed and looking forward to the years ahead with a stable bill and avoiding the electricity company at all costs!”
“Was impressed with the initial meeting. Very informative and zero pressure. We signed on with no hesitation with how transparent and fact based the presentation was. I’d deal with Andy anytime! The installation went great and their team was very professional.”
“The entire process was seamless. Michelle kept us informed from beginning to end making everything easy to understand. She showed enthusiasm for the work she does, care for the crew involved in the installation and her clients. I highly recommend Northern PWR for your solar project with Michelle at the helm. Well done!!!!”
“Very impressed with installation & services. Troy Ellis was great at going through the entire system & follow up. The system is active since August & is working great!”
Offices in Calgary and Edmonton, installs across Alberta, and now Nova Scotia. We also quote homes in British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
The equipment makers, distributors, design software, financing and energy partners we work with.














Plain answers to the questions homeowners ask us most.

Whether you live on British Columbia’s rainy coast or under Alberta’s big prairie skies, going solar in means navigating a few new concepts. Use this quick glossary to.

Thinking about going solar and wondering how you’ll be credited for the power you send back to the grid? The answer is.

Choosing an energy solution for your home often comes down to weighing solar power against conventional utility electricity. Below, we break down the.
Send us a recent power bill and we will size a system to your actual usage, with the numbers laid out before you decide anything.