cross-posted from: https://hexbear.net/post/8826624

Canada needs to double electricity generation by 2050. Could balcony solar help get us there?

In this interview, Calgary Climate Hub chair Joe Vipond explains how plug-in solar systems are giving renters, condo owners, and apartment dwellers access to the energy transition. Already popular in Germany and gaining traction in parts of the United States, balcony solar allows consumers to install a few solar panels and offset a portion of their household electricity use.

We discuss the economics, safety concerns, regulatory barriers, battery storage, and why Canada has been slow to adopt a technology that could lower electricity bills and reduce pressure on the grid.