A NEW ERA IN ENERGY,

A NEW OPPORTUNITY
FOR YOU

BE PART OF THE
POWERHOUSE SOLAR NETWORK™
THE POWER TO EARN
Take the power to earn Powerhouse Solar PV systems
into your own hands. are easy, clean and green.
There’s a new era in renewable energy in Ontario. One that enables you Intelligent tracking technology Some very powerful reasons to be
to generate a new source of revenue from renewable energy sources for maximum revenue. part of Ontario’s microFIT Program.
while you help reduce emissions and clean up the environment. • Dual axis tracking system converts more of the sun’s • Designed for small renewable power projects, such as
energy into electricity to improve revenue. a farm, agricultural or rural installation.
Generate a steady source of income from the power of It’s an opportunity for you to diversify your investments, • Between 30% - 40% more energy is generated than a • You’re paid for the power you produce with prices
the sun with solar Photovoltaic (PV) system technology supplement your income, enhance your retirement or roof mount or a fixed ground mount system. designed to cover the costs of a typical project,
from Powerhouse Solar. finance a child’s education. including purchase, installation, operation and
• Structure requires a fraction of an acre. maintenance.
Secured by the Ontario government’s microFIT Program,
you can develop a small or “micro” renewable electricity • Unlike roof-mount systems, Powerhouse Solar tracking
systems won’t affect existing structures. • You continue to buy electricity the way you do now.
generating project on your property and be paid a
guaranteed price for all the electricity your project • Your system is connected directly to the grid and the
produces for at least 20 years.   energy you produce will be separately metered and
paid to you.

Call for more information about

Green technology. Ontario’s microFIT program.
Guaranteed income. $100,000Typical installed cost
From site survey to installation, ongoing performance

18,262 kWh/year
monitoring and service, Powerhouse Solar provides
a complete turn-key operation that meets all the
requirements of the microFIT program and maximizes Power generated*
your revenue opportunity.
• We have extensive experience in alternative energy
and custom turnkey solutions. 80.2¢/kWh Price Generate superior
earning power
• We have designed, delivered and supported solutions
for agricultural and industrial applications since 1992.
$14,646/year Gross revenue
with a solar PV system
7 years
Approximate payback period
from Powerhouse Solar.

20 years
Government contract period

$266,700
Estimated total contract
revenue in 20 years*
* Power Generated is approximated based on typical installations in Ontario. 
Result may vary by location and environmental conditions.
 State-of-the-art engineering Powerhouse
The
with Powerhouse Solar. Solar PV system
meets the Ontario domestic
Powerhouse Solar is the authorized partner for Canada for
sonnen_system – a German-engineered solar PV tracking technology content requirements for
with more than 4,000 units installed in all kinds of conditions
worldwide. the microFIT program.
The Powerhouse Solar PV System… at a glance

Construction: Communication:
• Solid steel construction • Integrated into the Powerhouse
Solar Network™
• Storm tested
• Tele-maintenance via s ecure website Engineered for Ontario
• Fully galvanized
• Display and archiving of weather conditions.
• Extremely stable and reliable complete operating data
• Low maintenance We’ve taken the best of German engineering
• Triple stainless and adapted it to Ontario’s harsh conditions:
steel bearing pivot • Special enclosure protects electronics from extreme
temperatures as low as -40°C – a temperature where
most electronics are not rated to operate.

Control:
• Dual-axis tracking
• Astronomical control, accurate
regardless of environmental
conditions
• Solid, high-quality drive units
• Self-monitoring with position
feedback
1 • Engineered to withstand
Elevation Drive
• Solid stainless steel construction
• Extremely high static load capacity
Safeguard: 1 • 
Lightning protection includes lightning rods on
the tracker and Class 2 surge protection.
• Meteorological storm-warning system
• Direct lightning protection and
• 
Remote monitoring informs the owner if maintenance
is required.
optional Class 2 surge protection
• Secure website ensures the system can be monitored
• Integrated wind sensor 2 and controlled remotely.
• Security storm position • Automatic weather warnings position the tracker for
• Emergency power supply severe weather.
• Battery voltage monitoring • Remote and automatic system overdrive capability moves
the system quickly into a secure position.
• Overdrive control
• Storm stabilizers • Astronomic solar tracking accuracy is not affected by dirt, snow
and ice build-up on “brightest spot in the sky” sensors.
2 Azimuth Drive • 
Steep angle parking position minimizes snow build up
and remote control capacity enables the system to dump
extreme stresses snow should any ever accumulate.
• Durable and built for • 
Storm stabilizers absorb the vibrations caused by high
winds, avoiding mechanical damage.
Canadian winters
 Service Packages built
Powerhouse Solar provides for your operation.
BE PART OF AN
. the support
you need Feature Description Basic Premium

Ontario-wide solar network. to create a firm foundation Annual

Inspection
Annual inspection,
tests, lubrication,
firmware updates, and
✓ ✓
for your
20-year warranty audit of the
tracking systems

Networked together with other Powerhouse Solar PV systems across

investment.
Email or Daily / weekly /
SMS text monthly power ✓ ✓
Ontario, you’ll gain all the performance benefits of being on a production production reports
reports
province-wide solar farm, ensuring maximum revenue from your
20-year contract. Email or
SMS text
Alerts and warnings
are sent via email ✓ ✓
As part of the Powerhouse Solar Network™, you’ll benefit from:
POWERHOUSE
Start generating revenue with alerts and/or SMS text
message
SOLAR a ready-to-run installation.
• 
Central monitoring and data mining compares your
NETWORK
• Full reporting can be accessed 24/7 through a secure Powerhouse Solar professionally trained installation team
Remote
access
Secure Internet access
to remote monitor ✓ ✓
system’s output to others on the Powerhouse Solar website from anywhere in the world. and control your Solar
will help you every step of the way, from site selection to
network, notifying you of performance issues and PV tracker system
maintenance requirements.
• Immediate event and detailed performance reports start-up. All installation is managed by Powerhouse Solar,
can be sent via email or SMS text. including electrical, trenching, base, concrete, installation Remote Remote diagnosis
• C omputerized active monitoring ensures system of tracker, modules and inverters. diagnosis and fault clearance ✓
by Powerhouse Solar
problems are diagnosed immediately. Remote POWERHOUSE Support Team
servicing enables quick fault diagnosis and repair, SOLAR
Plus we’ll also help you with the details:
ensuring minimal down-time and loss of productivity. NETWORK
• 
We’ll do a complete location analysis to determine Remote
reporting
Report on the
remote diagnostic ✓
the best location for your system. work performed by
• 
We’ll assist you with your microFIT application process.
Powerhouse Solar
Support Team
• W e look after LDC forms and other details. Production Active monitoring
✓
E lectrical inspection is included.
Monitoring of production data
• including comparisons
• Y our system, remote monitoring and maintenance to other local systems
is fully tested and integrated into the Powerhouse
Solar Network™. Extendable warranties available
for up to 20 years.

Tracker dimensions
10 m / 32.8 ft

8.3 m / 27.2 ft

6.4 m / 21 ft
6.9 ft
2.1 m
 Find out more about
the power to earn.

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For complete information: Powerhouse Solar

CALL: 1 866 56 SOLAR 89 Lorne Ave. East
CLICK: www.powerhousesolar.ca Stratford, ON N5A 6S4