Solar Alberta
@solaralberta
Established in 1991, Solar Alberta is a non-profit society driven to accelerate Alberta's transition to a just & sustainable energy future. We work towards this mission by advocating, educating and serving as an industry & community hub for solar energy.
It's Solar Work Wednesday - your reminder to check out our Job Listings for upcoming opportunities in Alberta's solar industry: buff.ly/zmV7ltA #SolarIndustry #SolarWork
The sun is shining and our 2026 Summer Online Auction is almost here! Can you support us by donating an item? We will once again recognize all donors on the online auction website, in our social media, through our newsletter, and more! Contact hello@solaralberta.ca by July 24, 2026 to donate.
One more day to sign up for our free July webinar! Join us July 23, 2026, at 12 pm to learn how solar installations work in Alberta, the impact solar can have on your electricity bill, tips for finding the right solar installer, and much more. Register here: buff.ly/khhadtw
These are such kind words from one of our recent presentation attendees. Thank you for choosing us to speak at your event! To learn more about having Solar Alberta speak at your upcoming event, please visit buff.ly/a5Q6ekJ
Considering an electric vehicle (EV)? Join us for this free webinar on Sept 24, 2026, at 12 p.m. George Pecsi from Plug'n Drive Canada will cover the fundamentals of owning an EV, then Colin Pischke from EVAA and SkyFire Energy will dive into how EVs work with solar in Alberta. buff.ly/iX649Es
Our live online Commissioning, Operations and Maintenance course starts Nov. 26! Join us to learn about commissioning standards, performance verification & electrical tests, maintenance & troubleshooting for PV systems, shut-down & start-up procedures, and more. Register here: buff.ly/clWgjYv
Are you looking to identify proper installation of #SolarPV systems, cite relevant Electrical Code rules, and address the most crucial inspection points of common solar PV systems? Then the Solar PV Systems: Electrical Code course is for you! Starting Nov 17! Register here: buff.ly/jo6gLZ8
Over the past 3 years, the Government of Alberta has actively discriminated against renewable energy. The new rules, restrictions & fees are stifling investment, increasing electricity costs, & slowing efforts to address the climate crisis. Join our #RiseUpForRenewables campaign: buff.ly/kfez92i
It's Solar Work Wednesday! Find the latest solar jobs in Alberta in one place. Check out our Job Listings for opportunities in Alberta's solar industry: buff.ly/u7Gt4B6 #SolarIndustry #SolarWork
As of June 2026, Alberta’s overall solar generation capacity is 2,339 MW, with utility-scale generators contributing 1870 MW, and micro & small-distributed solar generation sites contributing 469 MW. For more solar stats and updates from Solar Alberta, subscribe to our newsletter: buff.ly/GjbUwbb
Heather MacKenzie, Solar Alberta's ED, was interviewed on CBC Radio’s Edmonton AM: “In the last 3 years, this government has made solar political and we’re really disappointed to see that in the type of market manipulation that’s happening to oppress our sector.” [Heather MacKenzie]. buff.ly/dgm2sne
Ever wondered why solar and wind are the cheapest forms of new power generation but Alberta has seen a 99% decrease in solar and wind investment since 2023? The Government of Alberta has begun manipulating the market to disadvantage renewables. Join us and #RiseUpForRenewables: buff.ly/SPAEyzu
Heather MacKenzie is the Executive Director of Solar Alberta where she works to accelerate Alberta’s transition to a just and sustainable energy future. Don't miss Solar 101 with Heather on July 23, 2026 at 12 p.m. MT. Register for this free webinar here: buff.ly/OhS4Df5
Interested in Solar PV System Design & Modelling? Join our live online course that presents a series of case studies with practical design examples. This course focuses on grid-interactive residential and commercial-scale projects less than 1 MW. Starts Oct 20! Register here: buff.ly/nmidI7q
Medicine Hat News interviewed Heather MacKenzie, Solar Alberta's ED, on Alberta's solar panel recycling fees: “It’s a punitive sort of approach to solar, and that’s really disappointing in the province, where you know solar used to be a non-partisan issue" Read the full article here: buff.ly/fZ78ldl
It's Membership Monday! We're featuring one of Solar Alberta's business members on our blog. We interviewed Cor Koster from Simple Solar, to learn about the company’s experiences with solar in Alberta: buff.ly/dQCuxPj #ABSolar
The Alberta Solar Directory is the most-used solar directory in AB. Connect with solar installers, suppliers and other solar-related businesses. Members listed on the directory are required to uphold the Alberta Solar Business Code of Conduct. Visit the directory here: buff.ly/dewNdC5
Interested in learning about the many Alberta wire providers, grid-interconnection processes and associated regulations, and solutions to common obstacles in grid-interconnection projects? Then tune in to Solar Alberta's Nagivating Alberta's Electricity Grid course! Register here: buff.ly/ZcIs9FM
At Solar Alberta, we are extremely concerned about all of the punitive new rules, restrictions and fees impacting renewables in our province. We are rallying public support and we want you to join us! Find template letters, order a lawn sign, or make a donation here: buff.ly/W4P7wHW
Lots of great events are coming up! Be sure to keep an eye on our Community Event Calendar, as new events are added all the time. Check out all upcoming events here: buff.ly/RymaO1X
Did you know that all of Eric Smiley's past industry-oriented workshops are available on our website? Find Eric's workshops and more under the Paid Workshops section of our On-Demand Training page: buff.ly/5KloOgW
Heather MacKenzie, Solar Alberta's Executive Director, was interviewed on Calgary Eyeopener on Alberta's solar panel recycling fees: “... only in the last few years has this government decided to take one step after another after another to hurt this industry.” Listen here: buff.ly/10wyMCw
Starting this October, ARMA will be instituting a $14/solar panel recycling fee, which will be layered upon other punitive costs. We are extremely concerned about this and all the other forms of discrimination against renewables in AB. Join our #RiseUpForRenewables campaign today: buff.ly/W4P7wHW
Summer is just around the corner, and so is our 2026 Summer Online Auction! Can you support us by donating an item? We will once again recognize all donors on the online auction website, in our social media, through our newsletter, and more! Contact hello@solaralberta.ca by July 24, 2026 to donate.
Did you know that all Solar Alberta business members must abide by the Alberta Solar Business Code of Conduct? It includes a 24-hour "cooling-off period" and stipulates that advertising must not be misleading. If a member violates the Code, you can file a complaint. buff.ly/Dm6TRD1
Join our #RiseUpForRenewables campaign and tell your government representatives that you do not support the discriminatory regulations against renewable energy projects in Alberta. Every letter, call, email and social media post makes a difference! Template letters available here: buff.ly/hT7MWLd
It's Solar Work Wednesday - your reminder to check out our Job Listings for upcoming opportunities in Alberta's solar industry: buff.ly/zmV7ltA #SolarIndustry #SolarWork
Looking to learn about navigating the grid-interconnection process? This on-demand course introduces the wires providers in AB, outlines the regulatory landscape, highlights typical project hurdles, and offers guidance on tools to help project interconnection. Purchase course here: buff.ly/Zi6uT5K
CBC/Radio-Canada recently interviewed Heather MacKenzie, Solar Alberta's Executive Director, on the solar panel recycling fees being implemented in Alberta this fall: « Nous nous attendions à la mise en place de ces frais, mais rien d’aussi élevé et punitif. » Read the article here: buff.ly/gGxWwhX