lapresse.ca - Sara Champagne - October 28, 2024
Martin Lambert, president and founder of Ecosolaris, the firm behind the solar dog park project and several other, larger projects, some even in Africa. He immediately warns that you can't just become a solar panel installer overnight. There are criteria to meet: height, tilt, depending on the building's orientation, the area to be illuminated, and so on. There are also permits to obtain, and the need to hire a qualified electrician. In short, the list is long.
The importance of a battery system
“Right now, here, we’re seeing a lot of interest,” says Mr. Lambert. “We’re getting a lot of calls. In the current context, it’s appealing to be in control of your own energy. We need to rethink renewable energy. So, yes to subsidy programs, but we also need to consider subsidizing battery systems,” Mr. Lambert.
*Original article in French
