Here’s What You Need to Know About the Upcoming Solar Events in Winnipeg

Manitoba Hydro recently announced their new Solar Energy Program, which is designed for customers who would like install a solar photovoltaic (PV) system to displace their own electricity needs with solar energy. With applications being accepted until April 30^th, 2018 for both residential and commercial customers, right now is the perfect time to invest in solar panels and take advantage of this program. Before investing, it is important to learn more about the solar systems to make the best, informed decision before the purchase. The following are some solar events in Winnipeg and nearby cities.

Organizer name: Switch Energy

Date: Thursday, 15th February 2018

The first solar event that’s coming up on Thursday, 15^th February 2018 is “Solar Education Night,” organized by Switch Energy, and hosted by solar consultants Vanessa LaRose and Kevin Bowes. This event is focused on educating customers about solar energy, solar panels, smart home monitoring, ManitobaHydro’s solar rebate, and energy monitoring in Manitoba, both off-grid and on-grid. This event will be held at Launch Co-Working Space, Winnipeg, and will last for two hours from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM.

Organizer: Solar Energy Society of Alberta

Date: Wednesday, February 28th 2018 

An upcoming event in Calgary, AB is “The Solar Opportunity – Working in the Industry,” which is organized by Solar Energy Society of Alberta. This is a free event which will be held on 28^th February, 2018, with a panel of solar industry professionals discussing the solar industry’s expanding job market, and demand for installers, designers, salespeople, energy assessors, teachers, equipment manufacturers, and suppliers. This event will take place at Orpheus Theatre in Calgary, AB, from 5 PM to 9 PM.

Organizer: Solar Energy Society of Alberta

Date: Saturday, March 3rd 2018 

Another upcoming solar event near Winnipeg is the “Solar Trade Show” in Edmonton, AB on 3^rd March, 2018. This event is also organized by Solar Energy Society of Alberta will have speakers talking about solar panel information from solar training opportunities to solar PV return on investment to financing solar projects. The Keynote speaker pf this event is David Miller, who is the North American director for C40 cities, and the former mayor of Toronto. “Solar Cars and Solar Ovens – Family Workshop” is another event organized by Solar Energy Society of Alberta that will be held side by side with the trade show, and will supervised by elementary school teacher James Stuart. This will teach family members about solar power, and solar photovoltaic technology, while also getting the chance to build and take home their very own solar powered car. Both these events are held on the same day at NAIT CAT Building in Edmonton, AB, from 10 AM to 6 PM.

If you have been curious about solar panels, or are looking to invest in a solar system and want to learn more, these solar events in Winnipeg and nearby cities are for you! They will go in detail about all your energy needs, and will answer all the questions that you may have regarding this industry.