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.