Many of us have probably considered buying a little piece of land near the Canadian Rockies and building a vacation cabin there. However, since it is way out in the wilderness, the cabin will most...
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The Price of Solar: Now and Then
Back in 2001, our CEO, David Kelly, installed a 600-watt solar electric system and a solar thermal system with two collectors, for his house in Calgary. The 600-watt solar electric system, which is...
Happy Birthday to the first practical solar cell!
Crystalline Silicon is still going strong, 60 years later. If there's one question about solar that gets asked more often than others, it's definitely this: "What is the efficiency level of solar...
New Edmonton Office Increases SkyFire Energy’s Ability to Harness the Power of the Sun!
We are thrilled to announce that we are expanding on our ability to harness Alberta’s world-class solar resource by merging with DayStar Renewable Energy from Edmonton. Our two companies will...
Fort Simpson, NT 43kW System: Interactive Data from Enphase Energy
A couple months back, we announced the completed installation of Phase 2 of our Northwest Territories Power Corporation airport solar array in Fort Simpson, NT. The 43kW system adds to the 60kW...
Powering the Community: SkyFire’s Solar Trailer Kicks Off the 2013 Season!
This weekend we’ll be kicking off our Solar Trailer’s 2013 season by powering EcoLiving Events’ WWF Canada Earth Hour on Saturday, March 23 at the Bridgeland/Riverside Community Centre. Come on out...
Expanding Solar in the North
Last year, SkyFire designed and installed a 60.6kW direct utility tied system in Fort Simpson, NT, making it the largest array in the territory. The project presented several challenges including an...
Making Sense of Going Solar: The Residential Solar Install Process
Making the decision to switch to solar is an awesome one. However, getting started and understanding the process can often be fraught with uncertainty for those unfamiliar with the industry. SkyFire...
Canada versus the World!
FAQ: How does Canada's solar potential compare globally? Canada may not be your top choice for a tropical destination, but luckily for us warm weather actually has very little to do with our ability...