Thank you to everyone who joined the City of New Westminster’s “Solar Panels and Battery Storage for Home Resiliency” webinar on Thursday, July 30th.
The City of New Westminster hosted a free solar panel and battery storage webinar on Thursday, July 30th. We were pleased to see a high number of local residents register for the webinar, with great questions raised throughout the session about going solar and building home resiliency.
What we covered
During the webinar, we walked through key considerations for homeowners exploring solar, including:
- An overview of solar energy potential in the Lower Mainland
- Key considerations when evaluating solar panel and battery storage systems
- Electrical requirements and home readiness considerations
- Emerging technologies and industry trends
- How to select a qualified contractor and what questions to ask
- Available resources and tools for homeowners
We also discussed:
- How solar panels and battery storage systems work together
- The benefits and limitations of different system configurations
- Factors that influence system performance and project economics
- Common challenges homeowners may encounter and how to avoid them
- Lessons learned from real-world case studies and local projects
- An update on the new Solar Panels and Battery Storage Rebate Program, including eligibility requirements, available incentives, and how to access funding
Missed the webinar?
For those who missed the webinar, you can download a PDF copy of the slides and watch the recorded session from the City’s YouTube channel.
Have questions about this Solar Panel Webinar? Contact ESNW!