| Company Name |
Sun Volts Unlimited |
| Sub Contractors Used (if any) |
None |
| Location of Company Office |
Sun Volts Unlimited has nine (9) locations throughout the Province of Ontario |
| # years in Business |
23 Years in business, we started selling Solar Systems in 1987 |
| # years in business of providing Solar PV systems |
Sun Volts Unlimited Inc. is an Ontario company with 23 years of experience specializing in selling, servicing and installing Solar PV Systems and environmental solutions for homes, cottages and businesses. |
| Size of Company (number of trained installers or subcontractors used) |
Sun Volts Unlimited Inc. has several teams of installers that work together to supply and serve our customers throughout the province. Presently we have 10 installers, 3 electricians. If the volume required is higher we will hire additional installers and train them to assist in the installation of these systems. |
| Credentials of key individuals of company |
Overall management will be conducted by Rob Harding; President of Sun Volts Unlimited Inc. Rob Harding is an industrial mechanic and electronic technician and has over twenty-three years of experience in the alternative energy industry, having founded Sun Volts Unlimited Inc. in 1987. During this time Rob has assessed, sold or supervised over 1600 solar PV electrical system installations in every region of Ontario and in every configuration possible. Rob is the Past President, Past Vice President of the Canadian Solar Industries Association (CanSIA), and has been a Member of the Board of Directors for the same organization. Rob was the sole Canadian Dealer to be selected to be part of the Advisory Board for the North America Certified Dealers for Xantrex Inverters.
Rick Larocque works for Sun Volts Unlimited Inc. and is a Licensed Master Electrician in the Province of Ontario and has over thirty (30) years experience in residential and commercial electrical work.
Martin Kennedy and Joshua Hill work for Sun Volts Unlimited Inc. and are licensed Electricians in the province of Ontario
Ed Knaggs is a Professional Engineer who is with Sun Volts Unlimited Inc.’s main distributor. Ed is available for any engineering support required by Sun Volts Unlimited Inc. on any project.
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| # and examples of Solar PV systems installed |
Sun Volts Unlimited Inc. has installed over 1600 Solar PV systems across the province.
Sun Volts Unlimited Inc. has been installing residential solar grid-tie and grid-interactive systems for over 12 years since net metering was first allowed and has over 100 such systems across the province operating under either Net Metering or Renewable Energy Standard Offer Program (RESOP).
The standard solar PV installation is a roof framing mount structure, it can either be flat mounted or on an adjustable frame system. We have also installed many pole mount frame systems, ground mount frame systems, tracker mounts, awning frame systems, straddle peak of roof systems, side of wall frame systems, and floating roof mount systems. We have the experience, staff and support people in place to do any solar PV installation.
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| Description of Insurance Held |
We carry the full contractors package for insurance on all installations we do.
Installation Insurance - $70,000
Commercial General Liability -$2,000,000 |
| Service Area Description |
With nine (9) different locations Sun Volts Unlimited Inc. provides service to all of Ontario. |
| List of References |
(1) List of References Peter Clark
112 Brentcliffe Rd.
East York, ON M4G 3Y9
416-467-0692
Jane Taylor
11 Colin Ave
Toronto, ON M5P 2B6
416-488-4649
Monica Schweiestries
12100 Nassagaweya
Action, ON
L7J 2L7
519-853-2154
Dr. Clifford Keeling
317793 Hwy. #6
PO Box 667
Owen Sound, ON
(519) 376-6519
David Morgan
381229 Conc. 17
Wiarton, ON N0H 2T0
(519) 534-1967
Erica Ferguson
Kimbercote Farm
Box 1
Heathcote, ON N0H 1N0
(519) 599-5885
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| Website |
www.sunvoltssolar.com |
| What is included in a “turnkey” offering and how you will serve the market |
Sun Volts Unlimited Inc. specializes in complete turn-key systems that include everything needed to start producing clean, reliable alternative energy.
Sun Volts Unlimited Inc. is proposing an approach to system installations as follows:
o Customer Site Assessment & Consultation
o System Design & Quotation
o Signing of Customer Contract
o RESOP Application
o Additional Permits & Approvals
o System Installation
o Electrical Inspection
o Connection to the Utility Grid
o Billing Co-ordination
o Training & Technical Support
The assessment, design, installation, and commissioning of the solar grid-tie systems will be performed by Sun Volts Unlimited Inc. personnel. The Electrical Safety Authority will do the final inspection and issue the connection order.
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| Customer service statement that outlines your commitment to providing homeowners with a positive experience and quality service |
Sun Volts Unlimited Inc. has been installing residential solar grid-tie and grid-interactive systems for over 12 years since net metering started and has over 100 such systems across the province operating under either Net Metering or Renewable Energy Standard Offer Program (RESOP).
• Sun Volts Unlimited Inc. will conduct site assessments for each customer to assess the viability and appropriateness of a solar grid-tie system on the subject property. The site assessment will evaluate sun exposure, shading potential and installation details (equipment location, proposed wire-run/distance, etc.). There is no charge for this service.
• Sun Volts Unlimited Inc. will also provide consultation to ensure the customers understanding of a solar grid-tie system and the benefits/limitations of such a system.
• Sun Volts Unlimited Inc. will design a proposed system based in accordance with Good Engineering Practice (GEP).
• Sun Volts Unlimited Inc. will then prepare a formal quotation for the installation of the proposed solar grid-tie system. The quotation will be in letter format and provide the following information (for sample see Attachment #1) :
• Proposed system design & scope of work
• Project time frames & milestones
• Equipment costs
• Labour costs
• Permit & approval costs
• Total installed cost for the proposed system
• System warranties & guarantees
• Training & technical support services
The quoted prices will be valid for a period of twenty (20) days from the quotation submission date, after which time a reassessment of project costs will be required. If a customer contract is signed within the allotted timeframe, it can be assured that the project costs will not exceed those quoted.
• Upon signing of the Homeowner Contract, Sun Volts Unlimited Inc. will assist the customer in the preparation of the Mi croFIT contact.
• Sun Volts Unlimited Inc. will apply for and obtain any and all additional pre-installation permits and approvals required for the system installation by the Local Distribution Company (LDC) as well as governing municipal, provincial and federal authorities, as applicable.
• Upon receipt of all pre-installation permits and approvals, Sun Volts Unlimited Inc. will conduct the system installation. The installation of the proposed solar grid-tie system will include all of the equipment and labour in the quoted scope of work. The installation of the solar grid-tie system will be performed by Sun Volts Unlimited Inc. installers. Sun Volts Unlimited Inc. is a Licensed Electrical Contractor with the Electrical Safety Authority (License # 7003553). See Attachment # 2 for copy of ESA License.
• Upon completion of the installation of the Solar Grid-Tie System, Sun Volts Unlimited Inc. will take out a notification and arrange an inspection with the ESA. Any additional work required to pass inspection relating to components installed by Sun Volts Unlimited Inc. will be performed by Sun Volts Unlimited Inc. at no additional cost.
• Once the installed system has passed ESA inspection, the ESA inspector will issue an “Authorization to Connect” to the LDC. Sun Volts Unlimited Inc. will then liaise on behalf of the customer with the LDC to schedule system connection.
• Sun Volts Unlimited Inc. will provide initial on-site training in the operation and maintenance of the proposed system(s) at no cost. Additional on-site training will be provided at no cost by Sun Volts Unlimited Inc. for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase. Sun Volts Unlimited Inc. will also provide unlimited telephone technical support for the proposed system(s) at no cost.
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