Not sure if solar is right for you? Let's find out.
Not sure if solar is right for you? Let's find out.
Not sure if solar is right for you? Let's find out.
We'll call you within 24 hours to kickstart your free personalized solar assessment.
We'll call you within 24 hours to kickstart your free personalized solar assessment.
We'll call you within 24 hours to kickstart your free personalized solar assessment.
Step-by-Step
How It Works
How It Works
How It Works
1. Fill Out the Form
1. Fill Out the Form
Just your name and number, we'll handle the rest.
Just your name and number, we'll handle the rest.
2. We'll Call You
2. We'll Call You
Within 24 hours, we'll get in touch to learn about your home.
Within 24 hours, we'll get in touch to learn about your home.
3. Get Your Assessment
3. Get Your Assessment
We'll craft a custom solar plan for your exact home. Totally free.
We'll craft a custom solar plan for your exact home. Totally free.
550+
550+
solar transformations
solar transformations
$14M+
$14M+
in customer savings
in customer savings
30+
30+
skilled tradespeople
skilled tradespeople
Who Are We?
Why Ark?
Why Ark?
Why Ark?
We care about getting solar right for you.
Our fully integrated team handles everything from design and permits to construction and monitoring, ensuring your switch to solar is as smooth as possible. This is your home, and we take that seriously. Our goal is to install a system that makes sense and genuinely benefits you.
We care about getting solar right for you.
Our fully integrated team handles everything from design and permits to construction and monitoring, ensuring your switch to solar is as smooth as possible. This is your home, and we take that seriously. Our goal is to install a system that makes sense and genuinely benefits you.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How does solar work?
Residential solar energy systems work by converting sunlight into electricity through the use of photovoltaic (PV) cells. These cells are typically installed on the roof of a home or in an area where they can receive maximum sunlight exposure. When sunlight hits the PV cells, it creates an electrical current that flows through wires to an inverter, which converts the direct current (DC) electricity produced by the cells into alternating current (AC) electricity, which can be used to power household appliances and electronics.
Do I need a battery?
Residential solar systems don’t require batteries! This is the most common misconception we hear today. Through what’s called a Net Metering Agreement with your utility provider, the grid is used as storage, and whatever power you generate that isn’t immediately used, is sold back to the utility at an agreed rate. This allows solar in Canada to work on an annual basis, with peak production and credits built in the summer, to be used and drawn upon throughout the winter.
What is net metering? Do I need it?
Net Metering is the process in which your electrical utility allows you to sell your excess electricity back to them. It is necessary if you want to have a solar system without batteries (which we highly recommend).
What are the upfront costs for solar?
Homeowners often choose to spread the cost of solar over time using a variety of financing options, instead of paying out of pocket. Some homeowners explore options such as municipal financing programs, home equity line of credits, or mortgage refinancing. We can connect you with third-party providers, but all financing advice is provided by licensed professionals. Depending on your situation, solar can be a monthly investment that is offset by the savings of your current electricity bill - this means you could redirect most of your electricity bill towards an asset you own. To begin your project, we require a $1,500 deposit, which is fully refunded upon project completion.
How do credits for my extra power work?
We recommend enrolling in Solar Club which is an energy buyback program that improves the savings for people with solar panels in Alberta. This program lets you sell excess energy at a higher rate (30¢/kWh) during high-production months (spring and summer) and switch to a lower rate (9.45¢/kWh) during low-production months. These credits help offset winter costs, and you can even receive cash back on unused credits.
What happens during bad weather conditions?
At Ark Renewable Energy we source premium solar panels that can generate electricity even in bad weather. We use high-quality panels that are efficient in low-light conditions and micro inverters to ensure optimal performance even when panels are partially obstructed. We often get asked what happens in the even of snowfall on the panels. A study from Northern Alberta Institute of Technology has shown that snow only affects solar panel production by 2.2% per year, and snow melts faster on panels than on regular roofs. Therefore, you can produce and store enough energy in summer to cover your needs in winter. Sunny days are the best days for solar collection, but just because the sun hasn’t broken through the clouds doesn’t mean your panels aren’t producing power. Cloudy days still produce power (the brighter the better) but if it's daylight hours, you’ll still be pushing watts back into your home.
How does solar work?
Residential solar energy systems work by converting sunlight into electricity through the use of photovoltaic (PV) cells. These cells are typically installed on the roof of a home or in an area where they can receive maximum sunlight exposure. When sunlight hits the PV cells, it creates an electrical current that flows through wires to an inverter, which converts the direct current (DC) electricity produced by the cells into alternating current (AC) electricity, which can be used to power household appliances and electronics.
Do I need a battery?
Residential solar systems don’t require batteries! This is the most common misconception we hear today. Through what’s called a Net Metering Agreement with your utility provider, the grid is used as storage, and whatever power you generate that isn’t immediately used, is sold back to the utility at an agreed rate. This allows solar in Canada to work on an annual basis, with peak production and credits built in the summer, to be used and drawn upon throughout the winter.
What is net metering? Do I need it?
Net Metering is the process in which your electrical utility allows you to sell your excess electricity back to them. It is necessary if you want to have a solar system without batteries (which we highly recommend).
What are the upfront costs for solar?
Homeowners often choose to spread the cost of solar over time using a variety of financing options, instead of paying out of pocket. Some homeowners explore options such as municipal financing programs, home equity line of credits, or mortgage refinancing. We can connect you with third-party providers, but all financing advice is provided by licensed professionals. Depending on your situation, solar can be a monthly investment that is offset by the savings of your current electricity bill - this means you could redirect most of your electricity bill towards an asset you own. To begin your project, we require a $1,500 deposit, which is fully refunded upon project completion.
How do credits for my extra power work?
We recommend enrolling in Solar Club which is an energy buyback program that improves the savings for people with solar panels in Alberta. This program lets you sell excess energy at a higher rate (30¢/kWh) during high-production months (spring and summer) and switch to a lower rate (9.45¢/kWh) during low-production months. These credits help offset winter costs, and you can even receive cash back on unused credits.
What happens during bad weather conditions?
At Ark Renewable Energy we source premium solar panels that can generate electricity even in bad weather. We use high-quality panels that are efficient in low-light conditions and micro inverters to ensure optimal performance even when panels are partially obstructed. We often get asked what happens in the even of snowfall on the panels. A study from Northern Alberta Institute of Technology has shown that snow only affects solar panel production by 2.2% per year, and snow melts faster on panels than on regular roofs. Therefore, you can produce and store enough energy in summer to cover your needs in winter. Sunny days are the best days for solar collection, but just because the sun hasn’t broken through the clouds doesn’t mean your panels aren’t producing power. Cloudy days still produce power (the brighter the better) but if it's daylight hours, you’ll still be pushing watts back into your home.