Help Make Kingston a Solar Leader!
The goal of the 1000 Solar Rooftops Challenge is to make Kingston the first community of its size to install 1000 solar energy systems.
The program includes a door to door educational initiative and outreach through community events. There is also a featured project section where you can learn more about local solar installations.
SWITCH Kingston is a non-profit group and does not sell or install solar energy systems.
Statistics
| 14 | Hot Water |
| 26 | Photovoltaic |
| 18 | Other |
Featured Project
Quantum Renewable Energy Inc.
Hot Water System at 397 Brock St., installed on 2003-08-01 for Queen's University.
Search the Database
We invite you to search through the 1000 solar rooftops database to find locations near you currently participating in our challenge. Please note, not all records in our database are public. Due to privacy contraints, some installs may not be displayed.
Latest News
The 1000 Solar Rooftops Challenge Team spent Saturday, July 31 at the Princess Promenade.
The Promenade was a great success and the weather cooperated with a beautiful day. The SWITCH team was able to speak with many people about the benefits of a solar rooftop. We were also able to answer a lot of questions from people who are thinking about going solar.
Princess Promenade organizers are already looking ahead to another event next summer and we wish them the best of luck!
Upcoming public events for the 1000 Solar Rooftops Challenge
- CORK - August 16-19, 2010
Door To Door Campaign
The 1000 Solar Rooftops Challenge Ambassadors have hit the streets!
On Tuesday July 13 Krystal and Haddon (pictured) began a door to door campaign in selected neighbourhoods. These 'Solar Ambassadors' perform a brief rooftop analysis of each home they come to and approach any home that is suitable for a solar installation. If the home owner is not available, a customized brochure outlining the home's solar potential is left in the mailbox.
For more information, email tchampagne@switchkingston.ca
Find Information
If you're just getting started with solar power, browse our information on:
Find An Installer
If you're ready to talk to a qualified solar installer, consult our installer lists:
Contact Us
If you would like to add your solar installation to our database, or if you have any other questions or comments, please get in touch:
- Tyson Champagne
- 1000 Solar Rooftops Challenge Coordinator
- Email: tchampagne@switchkingston.ca
- Phone: 613-547-6700 ext. 130
Solar Panels At Work
To see the real time energy production from SWITCH member Gerretsen Properties' Helen Street solar installation, click the
"GP's Gone Solar" button:
Map of Solar Rooftops in Kingston
