Theft of solar panels is very rare within the Edmonton area. There is only one known case of this occurring and there are reasonable precautions available to prevent further theft.

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Q: How do you get started?

To start all it takes is a passionate person like yourself! Pitch the idea to your community league board and volunteer to make your passion come to life. For tips and tricks contact our Energy Transition Officer to assist! Consider getting an energy audit done on your hall. While solar energy is more exciting, energy efficiency is a low cost, high gain energy project. Decide what needs to be done. Energy efficiency, solar panels or both! Get Quotes. Contact local contractors to quote the work that you need done. Find funding. Contact GreenLeagues@efcl.org for the best applicable grants. Grant Writing. Our Energy Transition Officer can write your grants for you, so reach out!

Q: How does solar electric power work?

Solar electrical energy is the more common type of solar energy. It is generated through photovoltaic (PV) panels which turn the sun’s rays into electrons. These electrons are then converted into the power that we use everyday through the DC/AC Inverter.

Q: What are the types of solar power?

The sun can be used to generate thermal or electrical energy. Thermal energy is created through solar power using mirrors to concentrate the sun’s heat onto a liquid. This liquid is pumped throughout a building, facility or swimming pool, in order to heat the area.