Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, October 26^th, 2011 – Solar Outpost completed commissioning Tuesday, October 25^th 2011 on a 72 kW solar array located in central Saskatchewan.

Engineered and installed by Solar Outpost, this array has an expected life of over 30 years. The collection of more than 300 individual solar photovoltaic (PV) panels will be able produce approximately 104,400 kWh per year, providing power savings in excess of $11,000 per year. Coupled with the 35% rebate from the Net Metering Program and generous capital cost allowances from the federal government for green energies, the system shows a great rate of return and a payback period of under ten years.

Saskatchewan consumers are searching for alternatives to the ever increasing cost of energy. Solar Outpost allows customers to choose from a broad range of solutions from solar PV panels, and wind turbines, to geothermal systems and solar hot water heating.

ABOUT SOLAR OUTPOST INC – Solar Outpost Inc is a locally owned and operated renewable energy company.  Dedicated to public education and the promotion of environmentally conscious living, our team of engineers, sales people and installers work to bring our customers the best solutions for their individual energy needs. Showcasing the newest in renewable energy developments and offering sustainable technology for residential and commercial heating and power generation, we can help to decrease your environmental footprint by increasing the efficiency of your household or business.

CONTACT:
David Anderson
Solar Outpost Inc.
306-955-7772

CTV Saskatoon ran a new story on September 29, 2011 discussing the growth of solar power, also called solar photovoltaic (PV), and the Net Metering Rebate Program.

http://saskatoon.ctv.ca/?video=541464

Some of the interviewees include: Rick Simmonds, a Solar Outpost customer from the Hafford area, with his 18.4 kW Solar Array installed June of this year, and our Renewable Energy Engineer, David Anderson, who shares some information on system sizing and the payback period.

So check it out, and if you have any questions regarding solar power, the Net Metering Rebate or renewable energy, contact us by email at info@solaroutpost.ca or phone (306) 955-7772 in Saskatoon, or toll free 877-955-7798.

For information on the SRC and the Net Metering Rebate Program visit the SRC website.

Federal Grants are Officially Back – ecoEnergy Retrofit $4,375
June 6, 2011 – March 31, 2012

Today, the Honourable Joe Oliver, Minister of Natural Resources, made the announcement that will see the timely return to geothermal incentives as part of the ecoEnergy Retrofit – Homes program.

The Federal ecoENERGY Retrofit – Homes program provides a maximum grant of $5,000 (up to $4375 for the installation of a ground source heat pump) to help homeowners make their homes more energy-efficient and reduce the burden of high energy costs.
For more information and the grant table CLICK HERE

To find out more on how you can benefit from the ecoEnergy Retrofit, contact Solar Outpost online or by phone at 955-7772 in Saskatoon and area, or 1-888-955-7798 Saskatchewan Wide.

The summer 2010 edition of Saskatoon Home magazine is out! This edition focuses on sustainability and is very informative of local projects and services. You can read the online magazine by clicking HERE

The Extraordinary Premium H Hydronic Heat-Pump System

Hydronic heating and cooling systems have long set the industry standard for comfort and flexibility. Whether the application includes radiant heating, forced-air fan-coil units, domestic hot-water heating or process heating/cooling loads, the Premium EW can fit every application, from simple to complex. Sophisticated microprocessor controls and state-of-the-art components ensure many years of virtually maintenance-free operation. The Premium EW also can supply hot water for pools, spas and ice-melt under sidewalks.

Because it doesn’t burn fossil fuels, the Premium EW emits no harmful greenhouse gases, which are associated with global warming. No flames. No fumes. No odors. No danger from carbon monoxide. The GeoSmart Energy EW is the best in the business.

Please click here to view/download Premium H brochure.

GeoSmart’s PremiumG system has established a new standard for efficiency, reliability and comfort. Our PremiumG products feature the most advanced technology and innovative components to achieve the highest levels of performance and peace of mind. The PremiumG is in fact so advanced that it can dynamically change its capacity based on current weather conditions. The result is ultimate efficiency and maximum comfort with the lowest operating cost.

Please click here to view/download Premium G brochure.

The Premium Q® is an all-in-one quad system that will meet all your needs for heating, central air conditioning and on demand hot water production for radiant floors in one convenient package, offering you years of worry-free comfort from the moment the system is installed. Characterized by its attractive blue and stainless steel exterior, the compact Premium Q® can provide you with energy savings up to 80% compared with ordinary furnaces and air conditioners. For every dollar of electrical energy it uses to run the heat pump, it generates almost four dollars worth of energy output to heat and cool your home, representing an efficiency rating of up to 400% in Saskatchewan!

Please click here to view/download Premium Q brochure

The Thermo Dynamics residential solar water heating appliance is a clean, cost-effective solution that uses the sun’s energy to heat your water. With 1, 2, 3 and 4 panel systems available to meet your needs, the appliance is attractive, safe, and reliable with minimal maintenance required over its long operational life. Installation is done by certified professionals and backed by a 10 year limited warranty.

Thermo Dynamics Ltd. (TDL) is a Canadian company engaged in the research, development, production, distribution and installation of solar thermal equipment. The company has been involved in the solar thermal industry since 1981 and operates from its head office and factory in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada, the sister city of Halifax situated on the Atlantic coast. The company’s specialization is the glazed liquid-flat-plate (LFP) collectors with metal absorbers. TDL is a fully integrated solar thermal company with the ability to convert raw aluminum and copper into a high technology solar water heating system.

This system acts as a primary source for your family’s hot water, while your existing electric, natural gas, propane or oil hot water heater functions as an auxiliary heating source. The solar collectors are designed to withstand extreme temperatures. These collectors absorb 96% of the sun\’s energy.

With increasing energy costs, solar water heating is one of the best ways you can save money on your utility bill. You’ll also be doing your part to reduce our dependence on foreign energy and reduce green house gas emissions.

Thermo Dynamics is North America’s leading solar technology provider. Its proven, patented technology offers a reliable all-season solar appliance that will improve your home’s energy efficiency without compromising comfort.

When considering a heat source for your pool, you only have to look up to realize the primary benefit of solar heat – it’s free heat from the sun! With uncertainty and rising costs in the gas and power markets, the price for solar will not change. It will be free for life. Using your existing pump and filter, our easy to install solar pool heater ensures warmer pool temperatures, no monthly heating bills and is proven to be the most cost effective way to heat your pool. Get the most out of your pool by extending the swimming season and have more fun- courtesy of the sun!

Over a 15-year period, you could spend five times or more on heating with gas what you would spend on installing a solar heater today. Once your solar heating system is installed, there are no more heating bills to pay.

Many pool owners switch to solar because it meets all of their heating needs. But, even if you continue to use a gas or electric heater as a backup, solar heating is a smart investment that will save you money, year after year.

A properly sized solar heating system will get you swimming earlier in the spring and later into the fall. Whether or not you have an existing heater, you can keep your pool warmer and open longer with free energy from the sun. In most areas of Canada, a solar heater used in combination with a solar pool cover can add two to four weeks to the beginning and two to four weeks to the end of the swimming season.