Myth:
Saskatchewan does not get enough sunlight for solar energy
Truth:
Saskatchewan has the greatest solar producing potential in all of Canada.


Solar Production Chart. Used with permission from energyhub.org
Solar Potential Map. Used with permission from energyhub.org
Truth:
Solar panels have no moving parts so they require little maintenance. Keeping the solar system in good working order requires annual washing.
Myth:
Solar panels require a lot of maintenance.
Myth:
Solar panels do not work on cloudy days.
Truth:
If there is daylight, solar panels will still generate electricity. Solar panels can convert indirect and diffuse sunlight into usable energy.
Myth:
Solar panels do not last long.
Truth:
Solar panels continue to produce 80% or greater of their rated output after 25 years.
Myth:
Solar panels cannot produce energy when there is snow.
Truth:
Solar panels are able to generate energy during snow conditions. Tilted at an angle, light snow often slides right off the panel.

A five year study conducted by the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology determined that snow buildup has little impact on the efficiency of a solar panel, contributing only to a 3% energy loss.
Truth:
Grid tie systems do not require any batteries. The power grid acts as your battery.
Myth:
Solar systems require expensive batteries.
Myth:
Solar panels do not work in cold weather.
Truth:
Solar panels like sunlight but not heat. Solar cell efficiency increases in cooler temperatures.
Myth:
Solar panels will be damaged by hail.