Solar system expansion or battery addition
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      3. Solar system expansion or battery addition

      Can I have more solar installed?

      Electrical specifications, physical space, and local policy/programs will determine whether you can expand your solar system or not.

      • Contact Solvest.
        • We will review your existing system and discuss what you'd like to achieve with your solar expansion.

      Yukon Clients (grid-tied)

      • If it has been over 10 months since your first pre-approval (the limits given by the Energy Solutions Centre for how much solar you can have installed):
        • We will need copies of your most recent ATCO bill and one from a year prior; these are necessary to get a renewed pre-approval for the project.
        • The new pre-approval will determine the maximum additional capacity you can install.
      • If you were limited by other factors during the initial install (such as roof space or financial resources):
        • You are likely not currently producing near your limit.
        • If roof space was your limitation, a ground mount expansion may be an option.
        • If financial constraints were your limitation, contact Solvest. We are always up to date on government funding and programs concerning solar/renewable energy.
      • Good Energy Rebate - Would you be eligible to receive it again?
        • The Good Energy Rebate requirements are often misinterpreted, especially when looking into receiving it more than once for solar system expansion.
        • Residential:
          • The amount of the rebate you receive is based on $0.80 per watt installed, per year, per meter.
          • Therefore, the rebate is directly tied to the size of your system. This means the amount of rebate you receive is limited by:
            • The kW limit determined by the Energy Solutions Centre's pre-approval limits, as well as electrical transformer size.
            • Your personal limits (i.e. roof space, financial resources) that restrict the size of your system.
            • And of course, the rebate’s maximum of $5,000 per system per year.
      With this information in mind, we encourage you to reach out to our team so that we can discuss your options and the possibility of expanding your solar system!