Solar Manufacturing Set Up in Ontario
Released on Dec 01 2007
SolarWall News >> Press Release

Toronto, Ontario; December 2007 — Conserval Engineering Inc. is delighted to announce an innovative partnership to bring , and lay the foundation for further market expansion of the technology across Canada.

Using Conserval’s proprietary machinery, the world’s most efficient solar technology - in terms of both cost and energy produced—will now be manufactured locally in the Toronto area in partnership with one of Canada’s leading metal roll forming companies. Both companies are excited to be laying the foundation for renewable energy driven growth in the province.

“The SolarWall technology was originally developed and produced with the support of Natural Resources Canada’s CANMET Energy Technology Centre. The future is bright for companies looking to develop clean energy technologies in Canada,” said the Honourable Gary Lunn, Minister of Natural Resources. “When this government partners with innovative companies, we ensure that Canada continues to be at the leading edge of clean technologies as we reduce emissions and adapt to environmental change.”

Demand for solar air heating in Canada and the United States is rapidly increasing. This heating process generates a compelling business case, with respect to both return on investment and the system’s life cycle cost savings. Furthermore, it is ideally suited to commercial, industrial and institutional clients, which are the largest consumers of energy and emitters of CO2.

“The solar industry in Ontario is growing rapidly through our programs and policies —and that is helping to boost the provincial economy, add manufacturing jobs, and benefit businesses looking for creative ways to incorporate renewable energy solutions into their operations, ” said Ontario Energy Minister Gerry Phillips. “Ontario is committed to providing a good investment climate for renewable energy initiatives to produce a healthier future for all residents.”

By combining rebates from the federal ecoENERGY for Renewable Heat program and the matching Ontario Solar Thermal Heating Incentive (OSTHI), eligible applicants in Ontario’s industrial, commercial and institutional sectors can offset up to 50 per cent of their installation costs (to a maximum of $160,000) on qualifying solar thermal systems.

Conserval Engineering has been delivering custom engineered renewable energy solutions for the past 30 years in over 25 countries around the world. Conserval invented the transpired solar collector, which was subsequently branded as SolarWall®. Clients include private and public sector organizations including the US Army, Canadian Government, NASA, Ford, Federal Express, Wal-Mart and 3M as well as more than 1000 clients on four continents.

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