Solar in a Box

Solar in a Box is the world's first completely pre-assembled, all AC solar electric system. High quality and leading edge components are assembled in a factory controlled environment. This significantly reduces the complexity of design and installation of a solar electric system.

In addition to reduced installation costs, the unique Solar in a Box design offers homeowners distinct performance and aesthetic benefits:

• Micro inverters convert DC electricity into AC at each panel. This feature reduces losses due to shading, increases production by up to 25%, makes the systems safer, and eliminates unsightly exterior wall mounted inverters and DC disconnects.
• The sleek and patented frame makes systems look like dark skylights on a roof.
• One year of web-based performance monitoring is included at no cost.
• Solar in a Box is fully modular. It is easy to start small and add more power later, if desired. Everything needed to build or expand a system comes in 4 different types of boxes:

Rooftop 500W		500 Watt solar panel assembly. Add Rooftop boxes to increase system size.
Connection		Monitoring hardware, interconnect cable, junction box, and documentation. One per system.
Expansion		Interconnect cable for expanding system beyond 2500 Watts.
Roof Mount		Varies by roof type (asphalt shingle, metal tile, etc. One per Rooftop 500W box.

Rooftop 500W	Dimension: Approximately 5.5' by 8.5' Weight: Approximately 165 1bs. Solar Modules: 3,170 Watt modules with monocrystalline cells, black frame, black backsheet, power tolerance +/-3&, UL 1703, cULus Inverters: 3,175 Watt microinverters with either 208V or 240V output, UL 1741
Connection & Expansion	Monitoring hardware: Powerline communication. LCD display shows system production. Ethernet port for sending data to web-based monitoring service. AC Interconnect Cable: Can accommodate up to 5,500 Watt Rooftop units.
Roof Mount	Asphalt shingle: Mounting block, flashing, and clamp hardware. Tile: Tile roof hook and mounting plate. Metal: Seam clamp
Warranties	Modules: 25 years, 80% power output. Inverters: 15 years. Frame and mounting hardware: 15 years.

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Consider the benefits of generating green energy from renewable sources such as the sun, wind, water or bioenergy, and selling it for a guaranteed price. You can be part of Ontario’s growing green energy movement, make money and contribute to a cleaner environment.

If you are a homeowner, farmer or small business owner, you have the opportunity to develop a very small or “micro” renewable electricity generation project (10 kilowatts or less in size) on your property. Under the microFIT Program, you will be paid a guaranteed price for all the electricity your project produces for at least 20 years.