There is little dispute that renewable energy is good for the environment, and that solar energy is the prime source of that energy. But because initial costs are still relatively high, solar panel installations in provinces other than Ontario are not yet common, even though many homeowners see the benefits. Solar installations will pay for themselves over time, but with average savings only between $400 and $500 in many cases, and initial costs in the thousands of dollars, that payoff can be a long time coming.
Growth of the Industry
In Canada, the move to renewable energy is expected to pick up as the cost for installation of those panels continues to come down. Rooftop solar panels are not the niche market they once were, according to Rob
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