Busting Myths About Solar Energy in Canada - Part 1

Is the upfront investment in solar too significant, even for large-scale projects? Does a country like Canada even get enough sun for solar panels to work? What happens in the winter – do they just stop producing energy?

Misinformation has kept too many Canadians from embracing one of the most powerful renewable energy solutions available today. The reality is different. Despite 92% growth in five years, penetration of solar in the Canadian market is still amongst the lowest in the world. 

As solar is now one of the lowest cost forms of energy available worldwide, and by far the global leader in terms of new capacity installed each year, it is positioned to play a comparable role in Canada.

Myths and outdated information are holding back that growth, so let’s look at some of these with real data and real solutions, shedding light on solar energy's potential in new ways.

Here’s what you need to know about 4 of the thorniest myths.