Nova Scotians can now access a free, interactive online tool to help them assess their solar potential and calculate how much they’d save by installing solar panels.
SolarAssist is a new web platform that gives Nova Scotians the tools and information to determine whether their home is a good candidate for solar panels, the developer, sustainability agency R&G Strategic, said in a statement.
The tool uses a resident’s location, Nova Scotian weather, and kilowatt-hour consumption data to estimate a homeowner’s solar energy generation potential, the amount of money they could save, and their