The Solar PVcast

The Federal Governments Greener Homes Program was created to give Canadian home owners the ability to make their home more energy efficient. It consists of an up to, $5600 rebate and a, up to, $40,000, interest free loan, with a 10 year payback. Daniel Giam, from GETS Energy , joined us in this episode of The Solar PVcast to chat about what to expect when going through the process. See omnystudio....

Colwood City Councillor, David Grove, joined the podcast to discuss his love of solar and why he wants to see more of it his community. As former owner of the solar powered, Royal Bay bakery, David has long be a fan of clean energy and is excited, now that he is on council, to educate his community on the incredible benefits of solar as renewable source of energy!  See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Jeff and his wife Susan have had their new, Shift installed Solar Array, up and running for 20 days now. Jeff joined the podcast to chat about how the whole process went for them, why they decided to make the transition to solar, why shift, and how they feel about it all so far! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Evan Pivnick, Program Manager at Clean Energy Canada, joined the podcast to explain the role they play in accelerating Canada’s clean energy transition! For more information, visit Clean Energy Canada. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senior Project Engineer from Shift, Steve Unger joins the podcast for a chat about the unforeseen risks and safety hazards of DIY Solar. Is it worth it to save a few bucks? You'll have to decide that one!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are Supply Chain issues still a thing? Did they impact the solar industry and if so, how? What does the future look like and are we back on track? To answer these questions and more, Brian Douglas, VP of Sales from Charge Solar , a national supplier of solar, energy storage and EV charging systems, joined the podcast!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's has to be the most asked question by those interested in transitioning to solar. "What's the Ballpark on a Solar Array?" Shift Solar Consultant, Matt Statton joined this episode to answer that question and more! As always, to get more of an exact figure for your home or business you can always go here!   Episode recorded in September 2022. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senior Project Engineer for Shift, Steve Unger joins us for part II of "Do you really want to live off-grid? In this episode we focus on the equipment and commitment ones needs to live "Off-Grid" Could you do it?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Interested in learning more about going "off-grid"? Steve Unger, Shift's Senior Project Engineer joined the podcast to elaborate on what going "off-grid" means and the lifestyle that is associated with it! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SolarEdge, a global leader in smart energy technology just launched the SolarEdge Home in North America.  Michelle Spina, Sales Education Manager & Connor Morrison, Product Marketing Manager for SolarEdge, joined the podcast this week to discuss this exciting advancement in Solar technology and explain how it will benefit homeowners and installers alike. If you would like more information on t...

Alan Villalvazo, Technical support for Shift joins the podcast to tell us what the #1 question he is asked by Solar users is. Any guesses? Rhymes with...sipping... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Lockwood of Lockwood Farms joined Chris and Tim Grandjean from Shift, to talk about BC's only Solar Egg Farm. They chatted about how it came to be, the array, some of the challenges faced and of course where you can buy the Shift branded Eco-Egg! For more, visit Lockwood Farms . To transition your home or farm to solar visit Shift.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shift customer, Bruce Sarvis, joined the podcast to talk about his system, why he decided to make the SHIFT to solar and why he chose to work with Shift.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Salsabiel Alzubaidi, Human Resources & Diversity Manager for Shift joined the podcast to shed some light on the solar industry as a career. Salsi talks about the exciting growth ahead and shares her top 5 reasons you should join the solar workforce!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is my roof good for solar? This is the first question everyone asks when researching the transition to this renewable energy. Silas Strong, a Solar PV Designer with Shift, chats with us about his role and the important things you need to know when deciding if solar is right for you!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shannon Giebelhaus, who is an energy advisor from VerdaTech, introduced us to the second phase of the Greener Homes program, the greener homes loan! This is a, up-to $40,000, interest free loan with a 10 year payback that will allow you to create a more energy efficient home. It includes solar!  More info on the loan can be found here. To start you journey please visit shift or talk to an energy a...

Tim Grandjean, Project Developer for Shift joins the show to answer the most asked question in the solar industry. "How do I get power in the winter when the sun isn't out?" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Founder and President of Shift, Colyn Strong, shares his thoughts on the solar industry now and what lies ahead.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Chris Palliser takes a look at the history of solar. You can't move forward without knowing where you've been!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.