Finally!
Having begun working in the renewable energy
business in 1982, and after supplying systems to 60
countries around the world, the March 2009
announcement by the Ontario government to implement
reasonable Feed In Tariff rates was a welcome
development. Twenty-seven years isn’t a lifetime I
suppose but it’s getting close!
If this proposed plan is signed into law it will
radically change the appearance of rooftops of
Ontario. For the first time in history, PV will
actually be economically viable for homeowners and
businesses. The proposed $.802/kWh rate makes
photovoltaics very attractive. With a 20-year power
purchase agreement guaranteeing the revenue stream,
and a payback of less than 10 years it is
generating a lot of interest...
A recent report states that the cost of PV dropped
10% in the last quarter of 2008 and another 10% so
far this year and on track to further decline
throughout 2009. While manufacturers are likely not
thrilled, end users are happy. However, it is
difficult to predict anything these days with world
conditions being so volatile.
PV for your rooftop can help pay the mortgage, put
money into a savings account, pay for retirement,
you name it. It is a great financial investment,
and by the way, you’re doing your part for the
environment.
Tags: RESOP, FIT, PV, solar