9 articles from the Sundamentals blog. For the fundamentals, start with our batteries & storage guide.
Virtual power plants link home batteries, thermostats and EVs to support the grid. Learn how VPPs work in Canada, what you earn and what you give up.
Grid-scale batteries are spreading across Canada. Learn what they do, how they support wind and solar, how fast Ontario is adding them, and limits.
Home battery safety in Canada explained: certification standards, electrical code location rules, permits and inspections, and what to tell your home insurer.
How to size a home battery in kWh and kW: list essential loads, estimate daily energy, check surge needs and adjust for Canadian winters. With example.
Generator vs. battery backup for Canadian homes: costs, run time, noise, emissions, maintenance and winter performance compared, plus hybrid setups.
Is a home battery worth it in Canada? We walk through time-of-use math step by step, with real price spreads, payback ranges and the value of backup.
Can solar panels keep your power on in an outage? Only with a battery. Here's how solar plus battery backup works in Canada, what it can run and its limits.
LFP vs. NMC batteries compared for home storage: safety, lifespan, cold-weather performance, size and cost, and why most new home batteries now use LFP.
A plain-language guide to home battery storage in Canada: how batteries work, what they cost, backup vs. bill savings, cold-weather tips and choosing one.
