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Solar Energy

Energy Management

Harnessing Renewable Energy

Halton Hills is implementing its Low-Carbon Transition Strategy which is a guiding pathway to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Collecting solar energy is recognized in the Strategy as one way of contributing to a healthy environment. Consider adding solar panels to your home, or business.

Solar panels, sometimes referred to as photovoltaic cells, are used to collect solar energy, which is a renewable resource. They are available in a variety of sizes to accommodate a range of uses, including reducing domestic energy use, supplying extra electricity to the grid, and recharging electric vehicles. Banks of batteries are commonly referred to as power walls, can be used to store the energy generated by solar panels for later use.

Since 2020, the Town has approved 52 new solar projects in Halton Hills. To learn more about required permits for solar installations email Building Services.

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Solar Panels

Testimonials

Read the article in Halton Hills Today about how solar panels have reduced a resident’s hydro bill to zero.

A rural resident of Halton Hills said that she bought the PV solar system because it makes so much sense to generate emission-free electricity by harnessing the sun's energy. She is very happy with her system because it is of good quality and is working well.

Energy generation varies due to changing daylight hours and, of course, sunshine hours. The solar panels need to be free of ice and snow.

Read Article

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Details

Installation

2009

Location

Barn Roof

Size

9.5 KW solar grid-tie system.

Financial Rebate

PST Refund

Best Recorded
Energy Generation

Month / June 2016 = 1,664 KW
Year / 2012 = 11,553 KW

Send an email to Jennifer Spence, the Town's Environmental Stewardship Coordinator, if you have installed a solar system at your residence or place of business and would like to share your experience.