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August 2010 Volume 1, Issue 3

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Inside this issue: OPA Releases New Rulings, Relief for Previous Applicants
happy to know that they will receive the
OPA New Rules 1
conditional contract offer at the original
and News price of 80.2 cents per KWH. These
String vs. micro 2 conditional contracts must be re-activated
Inverters before Sept 7 2010 and will have until May
31 2011 to conform to 40% Ontario
Solar Aesthetics 3 content. The OPA says in order to keep the
program stable and fair for all Ontarians
Type of Solar 4 some loop holes have been closed. If you
have applied or apply after this date you
Investments
will receive the conditional offer of 64.2
Tax Implications 4 Sentinel Tracker system being installed at Earth Rangers cents per KWH. This will be a relief for the
head office. many people who have already invested
Proud of our 5 their time energy and money on systems and
The OPA has released it’s new rulings on applied before this date.
Products
Aug 13, 2010. After a month and a half of
Leasing land and or roof space is no
Rooftop or 5 wrangling between the Solar Industry and the longer allowed in the microFIT program as
Tracker OPA (Ontario Power Authority) there is good
the OPA says these contracts need to be
news at the end of the tunnel. placed under the FIT program since it seems
Check out our new Blog Anyone who applied for a solar tracker or a great deal of the 16,000 microFIT appli-
You can find us at a fixed ground mount solar system on or cations were held by a few entities.
before July 2, 2010 at 12:00 noon will be
www.gosolarcanada.ca
Click on the Forums link at More OPA News
the top of the page.
Ask a question or share Recently the OPA (Ontario Power Authority) announced how many microFIT and FIT
applications they had in process.
your thoughts. Become part
of the community. From the original announcement in February there was 4500 microFIT applications with about
800 that had been released. As of Aug 13 2010 this has risen to 19,000 applications with
Your Solar PV Specialist about 6000 conditional contracts approved and 800 installed and producing.

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it’s our business
Go Solar Canada
Special points of
interest:
If the energy from the sun
that falls on the earth for
one day could be harnessed,
it would power the entire
human race for one year!
The OPA has assured us that they have hired additional staff to deal with the extra work load.
Moving forward the OPA is paying (through your hydro company) 80.2 cents per KWH that you
generate on roof top solar installations and 64.2 cents per KWH for ground mounted systems. Today
the average Ontario property owner is paying about 13 cents per KWH of electricity that we
use. (Remember that this 13 cents is heavily subsidized so you already pay more through your
taxes).
A typical 2500 sq foot home averages about $300.00 per month for hydro use and could
possibly generate up to $8,800.00 per year depending on the size and type of system.
A rooftop FIT pays 71.3 cents with discounts on the system for quantity. Another Great Deal.
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Special points of
interest:
Since installing my solar
array on my roof , I have
become so much more
educated on my Hydro use
cutting my bills with very
little effort. Bill's go down,
income goes up.
And it's Fun
The Go Solar Team!
Our team of trained
professionals has over 64
years of combined experience
in construction, solar and
electrical processes.
Our installers are fall arrest
certified and our master
electrician oversees all aspects
of the electrical installation.
Our experienced sub-
contractors understand pole
and tracker mount rebar
concrete and inspection
processes.
Our structural, civil and
electrical processes are
completed well within
engineering specifications
and are certified by the
proper inspection agencies.
Have confidence, when
selecting
Go Solar Canada.
Special Points of
Interest
The planned solar installa-
tions for Ontario will
impact the entire power
gird by over 3%. It may
seem small but it isn’t.
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Sales & Installation of Solar PV Systems
RESIDENTIAL - COMMERCIAL - AGRICULTURAL
Tel: 519-500-0574 Email: info@gosolarcanada.ca
Why buy from Go Solar Canada?
We handle the process for you!
 We ensure you get maximum revenue generation with our initial site analysis.
 We know the many touch points a typical PV installation has. Including the OPA, LDC, ESA
permits and inspections. We take care of them all.
 We are the contractor for all aspects of the install to ensure timely and accurate delivery dates.
 We complete all of the project management aspects ensuring the highest degree of safety.
 We will provide all of the documentation for any financial and insurance reports.
String vs. micro - the war is on for Inverters
The war rages on! String inverters feature online monitoring,
and have 10 to 15 year warranties with
Recently, Enphase opened a manufacturing
extended warranties available. String
plant in Ontario. This ensures compatibility with
inverters perform at around 95% DC/AC
the Ontario content rules of 60% made in
Ontario systems for the Jan 1, 2011 deadline. conversion efficiency.
Enphase micro-inverters feature 15 year Both of these types have anti-islanding built
in to protect the hydro workers in the event of
warranties, and a NEMA 6 rating (same as
military). This inverter can work underwater! a power failure.
Their efficiency in converting DC to AC is 95%. The String solution is sometimes a little less
expensive and work best in non-shaded
Since the DC/AC conversion happens at the
environments. The best places for a string
module the only wires going back to your
meter are AC lines. This allows for smaller
systems include large barn roofs, trackers and
pole mount applications where shading is
conduits that have less aesthetic impact along
minimized and the larger conduits are less
with greater efficiencies and more output.
of a concern.
The largest difference in the Enphase solution
What does this all mean in Plain English ?
is in managing each module independently.
Shading of the panels through chimney, Micro-inverters = Shaded, Grid Tie
stacks and dormers has a minimal impact on
String inverters = Non-Shaded, Grid Tie &
the modules that are not shaded. These are
Off Grid
more efficient in shaded applications.
The secret is understanding each application
String inverters require a DC line from the
and providing the proper solution vs. what the
each panel array (7-11 modules) going back
installer is comfortable with or what they have
to the DC inverter that is located in your on the shelf.
basement or garage. In a string system If one
module is shaded the efficiency of the entire Go Solar Canada has the proper solution
string is degraded. for you. We carry a full line of micro and
string inverters and many module manufactur-
The DC is converted to AC at the central
ers making it easy to choose the best system
inverter and then fed to the meter and then to
for every application.
the grid.
** In case your wondering. The inverter is the unit that takes the direct current from your modules
and changes it to alternating current ready for the grid.
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Tel: 519-500-0574 Email: info@gosolarcanada.ca

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Ugly Solar Designed Solar

Conduit lines are Ballasted commercial
highly visible with reduced shading
Module placement Modules are bal-
is interrupted by anced with stacks,
stack dormers & skylights
Need we say Modules follow roof
more? lines and shingle
lines
Solar Aesthetics
You be the judge
Our design team is concerned
about how your home farm or
business will look after the system
is installed.
First we take a lot of pictures of
the structure itself and surrounding
structures. Our goal is to increase
your „curb appeal‟ not decrease it.
We design with rooflines, shin-
gle lines, stacks, conduit lines,
dormers, HVAC, elevator structures
to ensure the added arrays follow
a specific appearance.
We‟ve seen some „ugly‟ solar
Go Solar Canada wants you (and
us) to be very proud of the
appearance of your system.
From a technical viewpoint we
need to maximize the efficiency
of the array to ensure you are
capturing all of the available
sunlight.
Due south +- 45degrees and
35.5 degrees +- 35.5 degrees
are our preferred design
parameters.
Although you can go outside
these parameters, we can help
ensure efficiency is driving factor
in your application.
Our site survey will determine
the exact placement and
efficiency of the system
application, so you don‟t have
to worry about „ugly‟ solar or
reduced energy capture.
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Did you know

A white roof will produce Ask us what type of investment is best for you
slightly more than a black
roof due to ambient light

Fact
The price per watt goes
down with the size of the
system because the electrical
connection to the grid costs Tracker mounts
about the same for a large Pole mounts provide the best
provide excellent Residential roof mount, by far the most
microFIT and a small returns with modules
returns with fixed popular module array for homes. Systems
microFIT following the sun for
modules pointing range in cost from $10,000 to $60,000 and both azimuth and
OPA rules state that 60 directly south will bring returns that range up to $12,500 declination. Requires
at seasonally per year in generated revenue . 50‟x50‟ of space with
Points of Ontario content is
adjustable angles minimal shading.
the minimum for 2011. Is it
to gain the maximum
really ‘Made in Ontario’ or
seasonal efficiencies.
does it just have a
Canadian name?

We at Go Solar Canada
believe in informed custom-
ers, we tell you the exact
Ontario content we research
all of our products before Flat roof mounts can be fixed or ballasted and provide building owners an excellent return
bringing them to you. We based on square foot of open roof. Designed around HVAC, stacks, and other obstructions. The
know that a happy customer module angles are adjustable and easily positioned for maximum return on your investment.
is a return customer and we
do our best to show it with
Let us install your system and use the revenue for today or for your retirement.
our informed sales staff and
all of the people behind the
scenes. It really is about
teamwork Tax Implications, Plan Your Investment
Collins Barrow, a local tax accounting firm Please contact your accountant to better man-
Figure That? published a document that clarifies the tax age your personal or business provisions.
I now find myself turning off lights concerns of solar income streams.
http://www.collinsbarrow.com/
and appliances all over the house.
Their research provides tax professionals news_showArticle.asp?
Making money with this contract is with the tools for a better understanding of articleID=299&typeID=25
also showing me how much I the depreciation and tax implications.
waste!
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80.2 cents, Why so much?
Why is the OPA paying
nearly 7 times more for
green energy than you are
paying for it ?
Green is the key!! The
Green Energy Act has
several objectives and the
OPA is helping us get there!
- Close all coal by 2014.
- Reduce harmful green
house gasses.
- Reduce our dependence
on nuclear.
- Create Ontario jobs.
With Guaranteed contracts
for 20 years ensuring a
reasonable return on
Investment.
Roof Top or Tracker ?
Many people seeing the
lucrative prices of the Solar
Trackers jumped on board
to get a contract at the
previous 80.2 cents per
KWH. The OPA did have a
point saying that trackers
were supposed to be for
people that have land but
not a south facing roof. If
you have a south facing
roof you may be better off
using your wasted real
estate on that roof. A roof
mounted system actually
has a better ROI in many
cases with less investment.
Ask us about our FIT
packages for large
barns with over 17%
yearly returns for
20 years and ROI ‘s in
5.5 years.
Green Your Money.©
Sales & Installation of Solar PV Systems
RESIDENTIAL - COMMERCIAL - AGRICULTURAL
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Bringing You Quality Products that will last and last
Our latest addition is the Solar World 245W Peak Plus Modules.
Peak Plus means they are the cream of the crop off the production
floor. Tested to within +-3% tolerance of the rated output. These
modules come standard with an upgraded 4 mil glass to withstand
Ontario's harsh weather. Most modules are made for southern
climates with a 3 mil glass. Voted #2 in the world by Photon Magazine. Not a bad
position to be in at a very decent price.
Solar World for peace of mind quality.
Good old German engineering has come to
Ontario with DEGER TRACKERS. With years of
experience in the solar industry. Deger makes the 5000HD, 7000NT and the 9000NT
trackers. With competitive prices. Deger has started production in Ontario.
Made in Ontario for over eight years
SOLGATE knows how to do it right. From the
companies beginnings Solgate Solar Modules have out performed even their own
expectations. With a +-3% tolerance on the rated output and a 4 mil glass, these are
made in Ontario for Ontario. I talked to a Solgate rep and he told me “bring on the
Ontario content because we are ready.” “I liked the product so much” says Dan Holtl
President of Go Solar Canada “I installed it on my own home” .
You can relax knowing your all Ontario made Tracker and
Racking Systems are on guard. Made in Woodbridge
SENTINEL POWER SYSTEMS have teamed with Solgate
and Enphase to make fully integrated systems that out perform the rest. Their
products are entirely designed and built in Ontario. With years of prior experience in
the solar field Sentinel is a huge player in the Ontario solar market. Sentinel systems
are ahead of the rest with 68% Ontario content, ready for Jan 1, 2011 deadline.
PURE ENERGIES, an Ontario-based solar electricity facilitator will
be bringing the expertise of one of the worlds best inverters.
SMA inverters will soon be rolling off the line creating Ontario
jobs with quality world renown technology. SMA Sunny Boy
inverters built for the rugged outdoors or in a corner of your
basement. Sunny Boy inverters can be used on grid or as an off grid inverter to help
bring power to the most remote locations.
Coming Soon, Photon Magazines #1 top module for two
years straight. Available Sept 2010. SILIKEN is coming to
Ontario in late Q1