No More Race to the Bottom: Building Alberta’s Solar Future the Right Way Alberta is one of the best places in Canada for solar energy. We have abundant sunshine, a forward-looking culture, and homeowners and businesses who want to invest in smarter, cleaner energy. But alongside these opportunities, there’s also a huge historical problem: the…
Whole Home Surge Protection is no longer a “nice to have.” It’s a quiet form of insurance that works in microseconds to protect the gear you depend on every day. At SolarNinjas, we recommend Whole Home Surge Protection for every project and offer it as an add‑on because we’ve seen how often surges happen —…
At SolarNinjas, we’re excited to announce our free 5kW solar installation giveaway — a special promotion aimed at showcasing the tangible benefits of solar and expressing our gratitude to the communities that have supported us. Our Motivations: Giving Back to the Community – We’re legitimately thankful We want to thank the community that has supported…
Upgrading and improving! New worlds to Ninja! At SolarNinjas, we’re thrilled to share some big news! Over the past several months (most of a year really), we’ve been hard at work behind the scenes crafting and fine-tuning a set of digital communication systems. These improvements include new phone systems, automation enhanced email communication, integrated marketing…
The government of Canada is killing the Greener Homes Grant of $5,000 for energy efficiency upgrades including Solar PV. Officially from NRCAN (Natural Resources Canada) applications are expected to close within 2 weeks… we expect before February 19th 2024. It is CRITICAL that you log in to the program and apply, and receive your AP…
**NEW UPDATE PROGRAM ENDING – SEE THIS POST** **UPDATE** See bottom of article for a petition to extend the program ** In Ontario, “Pre-Retrofit” audits will stop being accepted as of Feb 29th 2024. Alberta and the prairies have a different system but we expect to see a similar situation by spring or summer 2024.…
Whether you are investing tens of thousands of dollars into a solar installation or not, today’s homes are filled with expensive control boards, electronics and sensors. Many of these can cost up to $1,000 to replace (such as a furnace control board) or cannot be repaired at all leaving you to replace the device (such…
Due to a serious fire in the building we have relocated our postal address! Please note we can be reached by mail at the following new postal only address: SolarNinjas Energy Solutions Ltd #910, 13703 40 St NW Edmonton AB T5Y 3B5 Mail in our mailbox at the time of the fire would have been…
🌞 Supercharge Your Savings with SolarNinjas! Limited-Time Rebate Opportunity! 🌞 Everyone thought this wouldn’t happen! The city of Edmonton has just announced additional funding for the solar rebate program, which can be combined with the existing $5,000 federal cash rebate from the Greener Homes initiative. This means you can save even more on your solar…
Hello and thank you for visiting! (Updated for new conditions August 2022) 4 Million Ukrainians need help who have had to flee their homeland due to this insane and terrible war. Hundreds of thousands will come to Canada and Alberta is a primary destination! Their ancestors in 1890-1910 made contributions over time to our province…
Up to $9,000 for going solar with SolarNinjas The Federal Government has released a fantastic new grant program called the Canada Greener Homes Grant which can put $5,000 into the hands of homeowners for going green. SolarNinjas can maximize that rebate with a solar installation at zero down financing, low interest and in the city…
There are several core values that drive us at SolarNinjas and one of the most central is the idea that our people (thats all of you!) are much more than just a job. A few of the elements of our work that give us the most pride is the “whole person/whole system” approach we take…
One small hardware decision can cause -or prevent- water penetration & improve serviceability for the life of your SolaDeck! Today I want to look at one small but critical element of what keeps your SolaDeck wiring water-“proof” on the roof and the difference between a $2 component (“the usual”) and a $15 component that we…
Join us in helping spread solar panels across the city of Edmonton again this year by taking advantage of the City of Edmonton Solar Rebate! The Edmonton Solar Rebate is available to all residential homeowners in the Edmonton Area. The program was adopted after the unfortunate cancellation of the Efficiency Alberta Provincial Solar Rebate and…
SolarNinjas is proud to be an approved contractor for the Alberta Energy Savings for Business Rebate Program The Business Energy Savings Rebate program is a cash rebate system that we are able to stack on top of other incentives like the Edmonton Building Energy Retrofit Program which you can learn about here. Let’s get a…
The Edmonton Building Energy Retrofit Accelerator (BERA) Program is a large scale and generous rebate system for commercial businesses to take advantage of. SolarNinjas will help to bring either a little or a lot of your operation up to modern efficient standards. The clever layering of the program gives you bonus money for addressing multiple…
The new Edmonton Home Energy Retrofit Accelerator program (HERA) is a great tool for folks interested in investing to upgrade their home in multiple ways. While not directly a solar rebate, it does work well with our green building consulting practices and SolarNinjas can help organize and maximize it for you. If you’re aiming for…
Your main panel is the “Brain” of your house, the nexus of its nervous system. One of the most important and longest ignored elements of your home is the main electrical panel and SolarNinjas would like to help you get ready for the future with a full replacement. The main panel is one of the…
Whats the deal with Aluminum wiring and why won’t you as an electrician sleep in an unserviced aluminum wired home? Between about 1962 and 1975 (plus or minus a few years depending on your region) Aluminum wiring was used in homes due to the high cost of copper. Almost immediately it started causing issues including…
As electricians, SolarNinjas appreciates a great new Edmonton energy rebate that has been launched to help retrofit and upgrade Edmontons MASSIVE inventory of aging commercial buildings! This is not solar specific, but relates to green upgrades across all fields like lighting, controls, automation, cooling, heating and building efficiency. This includes cash back for installing sensors,…
E-Bikes for utility and work efficiency! SolarNinjas loves to build cool stuff. We were super happy to turn these utility frame E-Bikes into powerful water haulers for watering planters and trees in urban environments. Each bike is powered by a 48 Volt lithium battery and can haul 700 pounds of cargo. That means up to…
SolarNinjas can help you use the new City of Edmonton rebate program to install that new fast electric vehicle charger! Already, you can receive up to $4,000 for a solar installation on your home. NOW if we install any level 2 (higher powered, electrician required) electric vehicle charger (EVSE) at your home you can receive…
Squirrels and pigeons are not healthy for solar installations. Squirrels can chew wiring, store food and build nests. Pigeons are a serious concern because they are highly mobile, randomly choose areas to nest, and generate incredible amounts of excrement that corrodes metal, stone, and roofing shingles with buildup. Nests also create hot spots under solar…
Nothing goes better together than solar energy and electric vehicles. The Edmonton Motor Show offers us a chance to support the rapidly growing EV community with it’s natural mate, SOLAR ENERGY! You can literally drive on sunshine and go a lot farther than you think. SolarNinjas will be at the Electric Vehicle Association booth at…
The government of Alberta has increased some rebates for everyday items you can buy yourself. SolarNinjas would love to come install a new smart thermostat for you, but honestly it’s a task many homeowners can handle themselves as long as the wiring is good. Call us if you need help! These rebates are simple to…
Solar is getting more affordable, easier & smarter in Alberta! SolarNinjas can now help you GET more green for GOING green. Alberta Homeowners can now get 90 cents per watt up to 35% of the project value in cash back with a SolarNinjas installation. In real terms a large solar install that would have…
To support our early bird customers, we’ve decided to have a spring promotion and give away 4 solar panels with every complete install! (That’s up to 1,200 Watts) For some idea of what that looks like.. here is an install with 6 panels being enough to cover the clients attached garage and 3 enough to…
Alberta gets a lot of sun. Prairie skies all summer and winter long ensure our solar projects have clear view of the sun a lot longer than in other areas… but that’s only a part of the story. We are INTENSE. Compared to Germany (a world leader in solar installations) every solar panel here…
PHEV’s (Plugin Hybrid Electric Vehicles) are a bridge technology. Known as “extended range cars” they run on electric mode using a smaller battery system and then switch on a small electric motor which charges the batteries as needed to extend the range of the car. Some models still use a method where both the electric…
In a nutshell, light hits your solar panels which causes some magic to happen and electricity comes out into your home, business, or the grid. Inside of that simplified explanation is a world of choices, science, and products that get us to where we want to be. This video explains the process and a little…
Every vehicle in this 22 slide gallery is available today in Canada. Also some handy info-graphics. Fully electric vehicles have no ICE (Internal Combustion Engine). They use an all-electric motor, battery system, and specialized drivetrain. They require little to no maintenance other than windshield washer fluid and tires because even the brakes are modernized using electric…
