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To accelerate Alberta's transition to a just and sustainable energy future, we advocate, educate, and serve as an industry and community hub for solar energy.

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Solar farms were once a booming business in Alberta, but there is now a high level of regulatory and policy uncertainty in Alberta's renewables industry. Join Pembina's Jason Wang and the Business Renewables Centre’s Margret Nellissery to learn more.
Register: buff.ly/HknYNDP
December 4, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Starts tonight! Join Eric Smiley to learn about commissioning standards, performance verification and electrical tests, maintenance and troubleshooting for PV systems, shut-down and start-up procedures, and reporting and documentation.

Dates: Dec. 4, 9, & 11, 7-9pm MT

Register: buff.ly/3FvUjEG
December 4, 2025 at 4:01 PM
It's Solar Work Wednesday: your reminder to check out our Job Listings for upcoming opportunities in Alberta's solar industry buff.ly/okYe9Um

#SolarIndustry #SolarWork
December 3, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Join Eric Smiley to learn what batteries are currently on the market, how the technology is changing, new types of batteries that are coming, and how the Canadian Electrical Code rules have changed with respect to battery energy storage.
Cost: $40 (early bird pricing)
Register: buff.ly/HknYNDP
December 3, 2025 at 7:01 PM
WE ARE HIRING! Renewed Posting NOW Alberta-Wide

Part-time Communications Lead (20hrs/wk)
- managing socials and newsletters
- creating graphics and promo materials
- maintaining website, giving presentations, and more!

Full job description and application here: buff.ly/wdN4q4A
December 3, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Do you already have a solar array and want to know how to optimize it? This 2026 Solar Show panel will talk about solar-specific pricing plans, monitoring your home-made electricity usage, and reducing your electricity consumption to speed up the return on your investment.

Register: buff.ly/HknYNDP
December 2, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Calling all builders, solar installers, realtors, renovators, and more! In this industry-oriented 2026 Solar Show session, you'll learn tips and tricks to ensure homes and businesses are built or renovated in a solar-ready way.

Register today: buff.ly/HknYNDP
December 2, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Learn how to evaluate site conditions and electrical loads for interactive and stand-alone solar PV systems with battery energy storage, choose battery-based solar PV system configurations, apply the updated Canadian Electrical Code, and more!
Jan 6, 8, 13 & 15, 2026
Register here: buff.ly/PkqrmHH
December 2, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Registration is live for the 2026 Solar Show! Have you been thinking about going solar? Solar 101 will review how solar works, how to find an installer, the impact solar can have on your electricity bill, financing options, and more.

Visit our website to register: buff.ly/Zh4uWOV
December 1, 2025 at 10:00 PM
It's Membership Monday, where we feature one of Solar Alberta's member businesses on our blog. Check out this week's interview with the folks at Abode Power.

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December 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Starts Thursday night! Join Eric Smiley to learn about commissioning standards, performance verification and electrical tests, maintenance and troubleshooting for PV systems, shut-down and start-up procedures, and reporting and documentation.

Dates: Dec. 4, 9, & 11

Register: buff.ly/3FvUjEG
December 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM
A lot has changed in Alberta's utility-scale solar revolution since 2023. Learn from Paula McGarrigle, President and CEO of Solas Energy, as she explains what's new and what's changed in the processes to develop large-scale (larger than 5 MW) solar projects in Alberta

Register: buff.ly/HknYNDP
November 28, 2025 at 4:01 PM
It's officially toque season! Keep warm with a Solar Alberta toque! Buy yours now for $21! (members get 10% off)

*NEW - Choose delivery by Canada Post
Pick up also available in Edmonton or Calgary

Supporting Solar Alberta never looked so good!

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November 27, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Solar farms were once a booming business in Alberta, but there is now a high level of regulatory and policy uncertainty in Alberta's renewables industry. Join Pembina's Jason Wang and the Business Renewables Centre’s Margret Nellissery to learn more.
Register: buff.ly/HknYNDP
November 27, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Starts next Thursday! Join Eric Smiley to learn about commissioning standards, performance verification and electrical tests, maintenance and troubleshooting for PV systems, shut-down and start-up procedures, and reporting and documentation.

Dates: Dec. 4, 9, & 11

Register: buff.ly/3FvUjEG
November 27, 2025 at 4:04 PM
It's Solar Work Wednesday: your reminder to check out our Job Listings for upcoming opportunities in Alberta's solar industry buff.ly/okYe9Um

#SolarIndustry #SolarWork
November 26, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Join Eric Smiley to learn what batteries are currently on the market, how the technology is changing, new types of batteries that are coming, and how the Canadian Electrical Code rules have changed with respect to battery energy storage.
Cost: $40 (early bird pricing)
Register: buff.ly/HknYNDP
November 26, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Learn how to evaluate site conditions and electrical loads for interactive and stand-alone solar PV systems with battery energy storage, choose battery-based solar PV system configurations, apply the updated Canadian Electrical Code, and more!
Jan 6, 8, 13 & 15, 2026
Register here: buff.ly/PkqrmHH
November 26, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Do you already have a solar array and want to know how to optimize it? This 2026 Solar Show panel will talk about solar-specific pricing plans, monitoring your home-made electricity usage, and reducing your electricity consumption to speed up the return on your investment.

Register: buff.ly/HknYNDP
November 25, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Calling all builders and solar installers! In this industry-oriented 2026 Solar Show session, you'll learn tips and tricks to ensure homes and businesses are built or renovated in a solar-ready way.

Register today: buff.ly/HknYNDP
November 25, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Starts tonight! Learn about significant updates to the Canadian Electrical Code related to solar PV systems, including changes that affect the placement of inverters and a new option for initiating rapid shutdown.

Dates: Nov. 25, 27, & Dec. 2, from 7-9 p.m. MT

Register here: buff.ly/OFlDRFV
November 25, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Register for the 2026 Solar Show! Have you been thinking about going solar? Solar 101 will review the ins and outs of solar installations in Alberta, how they work, finding an installer, the impact solar can have on your electricity bill, financing options, and more. Register here:
buff.ly/HknYNDP
November 24, 2025 at 10:00 PM
It's Membership Monday, where we feature one of Solar Alberta's member businesses on our blog. Check out this week's interview with Ouellette Ag Engineering Inc.

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November 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Learn about significant updates to the Canadian Electrical Code related to solar PV systems, including changes that affect the placement of inverters and a new option for initiating rapid shutdown. Starts tomorrow!

Dates: Nov. 25, 27, & Dec. 2, from 7-9 p.m. MT

Register here: buff.ly/OFlDRFV
November 24, 2025 at 5:50 PM
We’ve partnered with SkipTheDepot
What is SkipTheDepot? A door-to-door bottle collection service that makes refundable recycling and fundraising easier than 1,2,3!
Download the app and book a pickup using buff.ly/V1tqXle
Place your bags outside
Donate your refund to us!
November 21, 2025 at 4:01 PM