EthoSolar is finishing a significant roof mount solar project this week at Blue Heron Stables in Minesing, Ontario. This photovoltaic (PV) solar system involved the installation of 100 kW AC of solar panels on two buildings through the Ontario Feed-In-Tariff (FIT) Program. Farmers, business owners and church groups alike are quickly realizing the benefits to participating in the Provinces incentive programs. An increasing number of residents throughout Simcoe County and beyond are opting to go solar.
The Blue Heron Stables Solar Project is part of a portfolio of 33 FIT contracts with Simcoe County Community Energy Co-operative (SCCEC). The co-op was developed with the intent to promote environmental awareness while also creating solid investment opportunities within clean energy. SCCEC enables members and communities to generate revenues that are designed to remain local and improve the overall wealth of the municipality. EthoSolar is working with SCCEC to complete several projects within Simcoe County and throughout other regions of Ontario.
"We are thrilled to see this first project with Simcoe County Community Energy Co-op come together quickly while serving another satisfied customer," shares Jeremy DeSota, CEO of EthoSolar Inc. "Our experience with all facets of project development, design and installation has contributed to our success in bringing the Blue Heron Stables Solar Project to realization. Collaborating with world-class partners has enabled EthoSolar to move swiftly and provide a top-quality solution for yet another FIT installation."
The PV system included 476 Hanwha Poly Can Am 250 watt panels totaling 119 kW DC. The design utilizes Fronius IG Plus inverters and an HB Solar Canada mounting system that required no roof penetrations. Engineering services were provided by Steenhof Building Services Group and C.C. Tatham & Associates.
EthoSolar is currently working with businesses, farms and community organizations to apply for the next round of FIT Contracts for both roof and ground mount solar projects. Call 1.855.207.5500 to learn more.
More on EthoSolar: Established in 2009, EthoSolar is North American 360-degree solar solution provider. EthoSolar offers complete grid-tied fixed and tracking PV solar solutions for both roof and ground mount systems. EthoSolar has installed over 8.5 MW of solar projects serving commercial, agricultural and residential markets from the GTA to the remote stretches of the Canadian Shield. In 2012 EthoSolar expanded its operations to respond to the increasing demand for solar in the U.S. and is now focusing on the New England market. EthoSolar is dedicated to making each investment in clean, renewable energy as profitable and seamless as possible.
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