Grid-Tie Project Process

At Carmanah, we recognize that every solar grid-tie project is unique. Our team of consultants, project managers, and engineers work closely with you through each stage of the process, to ensure you get the best solar solution for your business.

The Carmanah Experience

1. Consultation

Our consultative approach helps us to engineer a cost-effective solar power system that maximizes results for your site. We begin by assessing the specific requirements for a system in your geographic area; this includes analyzing utility consumption records and evaluating historical meteorological data for the region. We also consider the physical characteristics of your building and site. This detailed assessment provides us with the critical information to design and engineer a customized solution.

2. Design and Engineering

The design and engineering phase is when all the fine details of your custom solar grid-tie system are established. Our extensive experience in this area helps us to create a highly efficient solar power system that is optimized for long-term results.

As Canada's most experienced solar grid-tie system provider, Carmanah maintains lasting relationships with its suppliers. At Carmanah, we select only the highest quality technologies and equipment for our systems, and incorporate a practiced understanding of the unique capabilities and specifications of every component we use. This allows us to provide the best value and the best service to our clients.

3. Finance

Carmanah has introduced financing for select customers, and we're always ready to discuss options on a case-by-case basis. We also help our clients take full advantage of financial incentive programs available to solar power implementers. Based on the company's industry-leading purchasing power, Carmanah can offer the lowest installed price per kW, and work closely with its customers to determine and implement sourcing solutions that minimize cost per kWh for their projects.

4. Installation

Carmanah's field-proven Commissioning Plan has been put to the test on many grid-tie solar system installations. Our experience commissioning projects and working with engineers, architects and sub-contractors allows us to offer the best overall solution. This helps to ensure that each project runs smoothly, and any potential complications are immediately identified and eliminated.

The Carmanah Difference

LEED™ Ratings

Carmanah is very familiar with the LEED™ program and has considerable experience working on LEED projects. If LEED points or certification is a goal for your facility, Carmanah can identify the most appropriate solar power technologies and equipment to minimize environmental impact, and help you to obtain a certified LEED rating.

Education and System Monitoring

A key objective for many projects is to create a learning opportunity — for project stakeholders and the community — that exemplifies a culture of environmental awareness and energy conservation. To help educate visitors to your facility about your organization's commitment to renewable energy, Carmanah offers a range of data acquisition systems that can collect and present information on the solar power being generated onsite. In this way, your organization can help to maximize the learning experience for stakeholders.

Service and Maintenance

Carmanah offers ongoing maintenance and servicing for its systems; but because solar power systems typically use no moving parts, maintenance is relatively simple and can often be undertaken by the facility manager or a local contractor. Carmanah will help you develop a maintenance schedule that works for you and ensures your system continues to operate optimally.