Is there enough sunshine in Ontario to make solar electricity a worthwhile investment?
The answer is definitely yes. Ontario has more sunshine per year than Germany, the world leader in solar electricity installations. An interactive map of Canada s solar PV potential is available from Natural Resources Canada here. What is the Green Energy Act? Ontario s Green Energy Act (GEA) received Royal Assent on May 14, 2009. The landmark Green Energy Act will boost investment in renewable energy projects and increase conservation, creating green jobs and economic growth to Ontario. Some of the highlights of the GEA are: Creating a Feed-in Tariff that guarantees specific rates for energy generated from renewable sources. Establishing the right to connect to the electricity grid for renewable energy projects that meet technical, economic and other regulatory requirements. Establishing a one stop streamlined approvals process, providing service guarantees for renewable energy projects that meet regulatory requirements. Implementing a 21st century smart power grid to support the deve
