NorthGrid wins competitive bid for 14 Solar Projects by City of Toronto

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 

NorthGrid wins competitive bid for 14 Solar Projects by City of Toronto

City of Toronto awards NorthGrid contract to design, supply and install solar on city buildings.

Markham, Ontario, March 26, 2015: - Following a competitive bidding process, NorthGrid was awarded a contract for the engineering, supply and installation of 14 microFIT projects by the City of Toronto. 

Toronto is a world-class city and is actively involved in conservation and the use of renewable energy where at all possible.  The City is a participant in the Feed in Tariff program under the provincial Ontario Green Energy Act of 2009.

Toronto has numerous facilities that qualify for hosting either small FIT or microFIT system.  Under this contract fourteen buildings including, police, fire, EMT and parks facilities were identified as suitable sites for accepting a microFIT grid-tied solar system.  Due to the wide variety and age of buildings, NorthGrid’s broad experience is being used to design innovative and creative solutions for these sites.  Some will utilise a ballasted mount while others will require an elevated structure anchored to the building. 

The deployment of these microFIT systems will further contribute to fulfilling the environmental mandate of the City of Toronto.  NorthGrid is pleased to participate in this program and provide the best designed and installed systems available.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

David Kalmbach, VP, Projects

NorthGrid Solar Inc.

Tel: (905) 294-5500 x 225

Email:  info@northgridsolar.com

URL:        www.northgridsolar.com

NorthGrid selected as EPC+M for Community Rooftop FIT Solar Project

NorthGrid selected as EPCM for Community Rooftop FIT Solar Project

Lake of Bays Renewable Energy Cooperative proceeding with first Feed-In-Tariff solar project on local Arena

Markham, Ontario, March 26, 2015: - NorthGrid Solar has begun the engineering, procurement and construction of a rooftop solar PV system for the community group, Lake of Bays Renewable Energy Cooperative (LOBREC). 

Under the Green Energy Act of Ontario, and the Feed In Tariff program in particular, communities are encouraged to participate in the province-wide deployment of grid-connected renewable energy systems.  Following their successful application to the OPA (now the IESO), the group was awarded a FIT Contract permitting the installation of a 60 kW rooftop solar facility.   The local arena in Baysville will host the system, which will generate electricity that will be sold to the local utility.  The FIT revenue will be used to both finance the cost of the system and provide funds for additional environmental activities by the cooperative.   

NorthGrid brings its considerable solar expertise and over 70 combined years of experience with photovoltaics to offer excellent support to communities wishing to install and operate renewable energy projects.  For this project NorthGrid will handle all of the engineering, permitting and connection details with the local utility in addition to constructing and commissioning the system.  Following connection to the grid, NorthGrid will provide ongoing monitoring and maintenance services for the duration of the FIT contract.

Regardless of the size of any solar PV system, the same steps are required from the application stage through to the final Commercial Operation Date when the system is activated.  NorthGrid has the skill and experience to ensure a successful project.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

David Kalmbach, VP, Projects

NorthGrid Solar Inc.

Tel: (905) 294-5500 x 225

Email:  info@northgridsolar.com

URL:        www.northgridsolar.com

We've Moved! Please update your records.

We are now settled into our new location in Markham, just North of Toronto. Our new address and contact numbers are:

158 Anderson Ave., Unit 9

Markham, ON  L6E 1A9

Phone: 905-294-5500

Fax: 905-294-8302

Everyone's extension number remains the same.  If you have any questions please feel free to give us a call or drop us an email.  We look forward to continuing our high level of customer service from our new location in the GTA.

Come see NorthGrid Solar at Solar Ontario 2013

  NorthGrid Solar is exhibiting at Solar Ontario 2013 at the Scotiabank Convention Centre, Niagara Falls, Ontario May 29-30, 2013.

Come visit us at booth #505

For more details about the conference and trade show click here.

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Meet NorthGrid Solar at Solar Canada 2012 in Toronto, Dec 3 and 4.

The NorthGrid Solar team will be at Solar Canada 2012 held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.  This event is the the largest solar trade show and conference in Canada.  Come visit us at booth 3016 and learn about the great year we have had and what we are working on. Details are found HERE.

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Come meet NorthGrid Solar at SSX Ontario Solar Summit and eXpo

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Come visit us at the SSX Ontario Solar Summit and eXpo on September 6-7 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.  We will have staff speaking and also have our booth #203-304 staffed to answer your questions.

NorthGrid's Speaking Schedule:

Come hear:

Eric Kalmbach, COO, NorthGrid Solar @ Thursday Sept 6 Forum 1, Session 1 (TF 1.1)

We look forward to meeting you at the show!

NorthGrid Solar Inks PV Deal with New Horizon Development Group for its Commercial Rooftops

VAUGHAN, ON, July 5, 2012 /CNW/ - NorthGrid Solar Inc. ("NorthGrid"), an Ontario-based Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) company, recently signed a turn-key EPC agreement with New Horizon Development Group for 4 of its commercial/industrial buildings. The systems total almost 600kW DC and are part of the Ontario Power Authority's Feed In Tariff (FIT) Program.  Three of the projects, including the New Horizon Development Group head office, are located in Hamilton, ON. and one is located in Burlington, ON.

The projects utilize NorthGrid's unique elevated truss system (ETS) which provides ongoing roof access, opportunity for greater revenue and optimized system performance to the project owner.  The ETS system is best suited for industrial, commercial or institutional buildings with a large number of rooftop units that cause shading or rooftops that are unable to support ballasted solar energy systems.

"NorthGrid is thrilled by the New Horizon commitment to its ETS system for these important projects." said Carlo Di Gioacchino, President and CEO of NorthGrid Solar Inc.  "Having experienced builders of high-rise condominium projects select NorthGrid Solar for its commercial rooftops is a clear endorsement of our solution." said Mr. Di Gioacchino.

"As builders and developers ourselves, we immediately recognized the benefits of NorthGrid's solar PV solution." said Jeff Paikin, President of New Horizon Development Group. "It's in our best interest to select a solution that will respect our rooftops as well as last the full 20-year OPA contract life." said Mr. Paikin.

NorthGrid Solar is scheduled to commence construction immediately.

About NorthGrid Solar Inc.

NorthGrid Solar (www.northgridsolar.com) is a leading provider of turn-key rooftop solar PV systems. Leveraging a combined 60+ years of photovoltaic experience in Ontario, NorthGrid Solar provides full project services to FIT contract holders from concept to completion. Customers benefit from a multidisciplinary team of professionals who manage feasibility studies, structural and electrical engineering, permitting and LDC interaction, procurement, construction, commissioning, OPA contract management and long-term operational support. In addition to traditional mounting systems, NorthGrid Solar also offers a proprietary Elevated Truss System option to address concerns with roof capacity, density, maintenance, and thermal losses.

For further information:For Media Contacts Carlo Di Gioacchino President and CEO NorthGrid Solar Inc. 905-265-7699 x 232 carlo@northgridsolar.com

Jeff Paikin President New Horizon Development Group 905-777-0000 jeff@newhorizonhomes.ca

Results of Two-Year FIT Review Announced

On March 22, 2012, the Ontario government announced the results of the scheduled two-year FIT Program Review. The objective of the review was to ensure the long-term sustainability of the program. The government’s announcement and the FIT Program Review Report are available on the Ontario government website.

The OPA is currently developing draft Program Rules and draft Contracts to implement the report recommendations. These materials will be posted shortly on the microFIT and FIT websites for review and comment.

The full report can be found here: http://www.energy.gov.on.ca/docs/en/FIT-Review-Report.pdf 

The new FIT rates are posted below:

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NorthGrid Solar Constructing 701kW FIT Rooftop Solar Project with Elevated Truss

VAUGHAN, ON, March 9, 2012 /CNW/ - NorthGrid Solar Inc. ("NorthGrid"), an Ontario-based Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) company, is pleased to announce the construction of a 701kW rooftop solar project, part of the Ontario Power Authority's Feed In Tariff (FIT) Program and located at The Metropolitan Tea Company Ltd. ("Metro Tea") in Etobicoke, ON.

The project utilizes NorthGrid's unique elevated truss system (ETS) which provides ongoing roof access, opportunity for greater revenue and optimized system performance to the project owner.  The ETS system is best suited for industrial, commercial or institutional buildings with a large number of rooftop units that cause shading or rooftops that are unable to support ballasted solar energy systems.

"NorthGrid is excited to be working with Metro Tea, an importer and supplier of premium teas and tea-related products from around the world." said Carlo Di Gioacchino, President and CEO of NorthGrid Solar Inc.  "Their vision of long term environmental sustainability makes Metro Tea a perfect complement to the Ontario Green Energy Program." said Mr. Di Gioacchino.

"NorthGrid Solar has proven to been a professional, responsive and technically superior choice for constructing one of Ontario's largest roof top solar projects while we continued to operate our business inside the building." said Gerry Vandergrift, President & CEO of The Metropolitan Tea Company Ltd. "We have been extremely pleased with their end-to-end customer-focused process as well."  After grid construction, NorthGrid's ETS system and pre-assembly process enabled 701kW of panels to be installed in 7 days thus reducing wear and tear on the roof.

NorthGrid Solar is scheduled to complete many megawatts of ETS and ballast mount projects throughout Ontario.

About NorthGrid Solar Inc.

NorthGrid Solar (www.northgridsolar.com) is a leading provider of turn-key rooftop solar PV systems. Leveraging a combined 60+ years of photovoltaic experience in Ontario, NorthGrid Solar provides full project services to FIT contract holders from concept to completion. Customers benefit from a multidisciplinary team of professionals who manage feasibility studies, structural and electrical engineering, permitting and LDC interaction, procurement, construction, commissioning, OPA contract management and long-term operational support. In addition to traditional mounting systems, NorthGrid Solar also offers a proprietary Elevated Truss System option to address concerns with roof capacity, density, maintenance, and thermal losses.

For further information:

For Media Contacts Carlo Di Gioacchino President and CEO NorthGrid Solar Inc. 905-265-7699 x 232

carlo@northgridsolar.com

Gerry Vandergrift President and CEO The Metropolitan Tea Company Ltd. 416-588-0089

gerry.vandergrift@metrotea.com

NorthGrid Solar Announces Commissioning of One of Ontario’s Largest Municipal Rooftop Solar Projects at Middlesex Centre.

NorthGrid Solar Announces Commissioning of One of Ontario’s Largest Municipal Rooftop Solar Projects at Middlesex Centre. Vaughan, Dec 20, 2011 /CNW/ - NorthGrid Solar Inc. ("NorthGrid"), an Ontario-based  Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) company is pleased to announce that the Komoka Community Wellness and Recreation Centre, a 307kW DC rooftop solar facility located in the Municipality of Middlesex Centre, has been commissioned and currently awaiting Commercial Operation under the Ontario Power Authority’s (OPA) Feed In Tariff program.

The Komoka project features NorthGrid’s unique elevated truss system (ETS) thus providing ongoing roof access as well as greater module density along with improved performance to the Municipality.  The ETS system is best suited for industrial, commercial or institutional buildings with little or no roof deck support for rooftop solar energy systems.

"NorthGrid is excited to have partnered with the Municipality of Middlesex Centre on the Komoka project, an impressive new recreation complex with twin ice pads and many community activity areas." said Carlo Di Gioacchino, President and CEO of NorthGrid Solar Inc.  "We are extremely proud of our new community centre and NorthGrid Solar’s role in making this a state-of-the-art facility.” said Al Edmondson Mayor of Middlesex Centre.  “The quality of the rooftop solar system constructed by NorthGrid Solar certainly complements the extraordinary profile of our unique structure,” added Edmonson.

NorthGrid Solar is scheduled to complete additional ETS and ballast mount projects ranging from 40kW DC up to 700kW DC throughout Ontario.

About NorthGrid Solar Inc.

NorthGrid Solar (www.northgridsolar.com) is a leading provider of turn-key rooftop solar PV systems. Leveraging a combined 60+ years of photovoltaic experience in Ontario, NorthGrid Solar provides full project services to FIT contract holders from concept to completion. Customers benefit from a multidisciplinary team of professionals who manage feasibility studies, structural and electrical engineering, permitting and LDC interaction, procurement, construction, commissioning, OPA contract management and long-term operational support. NorthGrid offers both ballast and elevated truss solutions to fit each unique rooftop.

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For NorthGrid Media Contacts         For NorthGrid EPC information:    For Middlesex Centre Information:

Carlo Di Gioacchino                                 Eric Kalmbach                                          Michael Barnier

President and CEO                                    Chief Operating Officer                   Corporate Support Specialist

NorthGrid Solar Inc.                                 NorthGrid Solar Inc.                         Municipality of Middlesex Centre

905-265-7699 x 232                                 905-265-7699 x 226                         519-666.0190 x259

carlo@northgridsolar.com                 eric@northgridsolar.com                barnierm@middlesexcentre.on.ca

NorthGrid Solar Announces Commercial Operation of Hamilton’s First FIT Rooftop Solar Project

Vaughan, December 16, 2011 /CNW/ - NorthGrid Solar Inc. ("NorthGrid"), an Ontario-based  Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) company is pleased to announce that its West Village Suites project is the first building in Hamilton to have achieved Commercial Operation under the Ontario Power Authority’s (OPA) Feed In Tariff program.  West Village Suites, an 88 kW DC rooftop solar system,  features NorthGrid’s unique elevated truss system (ETS) thus providing ongoing roof access to the building owner as well as greater module density along with improved performance to the system owner.  The ETS system is best suited for industrial, commercial or institutional buildings with little or no roof deck support for solar energy systems. "NorthGrid is excited to have achieved this important milestone at West Village Suites, a showcase LEED® Platinum building in the City of Hamilton." said Carlo Di Gioacchino, President and CEO of NorthGrid Solar Inc.  "We are extremely pleased with the response our ETS solution has received in the Ontario market..” said Mr. Di Gioacchino, “We have also extended our product line to include an in-house ballast system as part of the turn-key EPC solutions NorthGrid is able to offer building owners .”

NorthGrid Solar is scheduled to complete additional ETS and ballast mount projects throughout Ontario ranging from 40kW DC up to 700kW DC.

About NorthGrid Solar Inc.

NorthGrid Solar (www.northgridsolar.com) is a leading provider of turn-key rooftop solar PV systems. Leveraging a combined 60+ years of photovoltaic experience in Ontario, NorthGrid Solar provides full project services to FIT contract holders from concept to completion. Customers benefit from a multidisciplinary team of professionals who manage feasibility studies, structural and electrical engineering, permitting and LDC interaction, procurement, construction, commissioning, OPA contract management and long-term operational support. In addition to traditional mounting systems, NorthGrid Solar also offers a proprietary Elevated Truss System option to address concerns with roof capacity, density, maintenance, and thermal losses.

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For Media Contacts                                                                                 For EPC information:

Carlo Di Gioacchino                                                                                Eric Kalmbach

President and CEO                                                                                   Chief Operating Officer

NorthGrid Solar Inc.                                                                                NorthGrid Solar Inc.

905-265-7699 x 232                                                                                905-265-7699 x 226

carlo@northgridsolar.com                                                                eric@northgridsolar.com

CanSIA's Solar Canada 2011

NorthGrid Solar exhibited at the largest solar show in the country, Solar Canada 2011, Dec 5-6.  Thousands of engineers, FIT contract holders, developers, students and vendors met the team behind NorthGrid Solar.  NorthGrid has numerous projects currently under development with several projects reaching commercial operation in the coming days.  As a leading solar PV EPC company in Ontario, NorthGrid welcomes the opportunity to talk with you about upcoming solar PV FIT projects in Ontario.  Please contact us at 905-265-7699 or info@northgridsolar.com if you have any questions about our service offerings.