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Winter months bring shorter days and colder weather, leaving many Ontario homeowners wondering if solar panels are worth it during this season. Net metering benefits solar system owners by balancing summer surplus energy with winter consumption. Curious how it works and why it’s a game-changer for your electricity bills?
For many Canadians looking to invest in a solar system for their homes and business, how effective the system will be year-round is often a top-of-mind question.
Specifically, they want to know if snow could hinder their ability to produce energy.
Let the Sun in South-facing Windows
The sun is low in the sky in the winter which allows it to stream in through your windows. In the northern hemisphere, south-facing windows and to a lesser extent east and west-facing windows can gradually heat your home with free solar energy.
There is a lot you can do to take greater advantage of passive solar energy by letting the sun stream in your southern windows.