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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.
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.
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.
Eric Kalmbach, COO, NorthGrid Solar @ Thursday Sept 6 Forum 1, Session 1 (TF 1.1)
We look forward to meeting you at the show!
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
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:
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
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. 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 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.
