On this episode of The Solar PVcast, Chris chats with Western University PhD researcher Koami Soulemane Hayibo about his hands-on research into floatovoltaics — floating solar PV systems. Koami shares insights from a year-long project exploring how floating solar is implemented, what makes it different from traditional ground or rooftop systems, what about the ducks, and why water-based solar could play an exciting role in the future of renewable energy.

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On this episode of The Solar PVcast, Chris chats with <a href="https://www.uwo.ca/index.html">Western University</a> PhD researcher <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/haysoul/">Koami Soulemane Hayibo</a> about his hands-on research into <a href="https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/exhibit/inspiring-minds-showcase/shining-a-light-on-foam-based-floating-solar-panels-and-their-interactions-with-a-body-of-water-in-canada/">floatovoltaics</a> &mdash; floating solar PV systems. Koami shares insights from a year-long project exploring how floating solar is implemented, what makes it different from traditional ground or rooftop systems, what about the ducks, and why water-based solar could play an exciting role in the future of renewable energy. For More on the Project <a href="https://www.appropedia.org/Category:FAST">Here</a> <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0306261926008111">Here</a> or <a href="https://www.appropedia.org/Design_and_thermal-energy_performance_analysis_of_foam-based_floating_photovoltaic_systems_in_a_cold_climate:_experimental_results_from_a_7_kW_floatovoltaics_in_Canada">Here</a> <a href="https://www.appropedia.org/Category:FAST"> </a>

Powered by Shift & hosted by Chris Palliser, The Solar PVcast is a podcast exploring solar power and the role it plays in improving our lives and our planet.

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A podcast about all things related to Solar PV.

The Solar PVcast

Powered by Shift & hosted by Chris Palliser, The Solar PVcast is a podcast exploring solar power and the role it plays in improving our lives and our planet. See the video versions on YouTube.

Powered by <a href="https://shift.ca/">Shift</a> &amp; hosted by Chris Palliser, The Solar PVcast is a podcast exploring solar power and the role it plays in improving our lives and our planet. See the video versions on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@shiftenergygroup8838/streams">YouTube.</a>

Floating Solar: Testing the Future of PV on Water

BC Hydro's transition to Net Billing is now official, with the new program launching July 1. In this episode, we sit down with Steve Unger, Lead, Microgrid Development at Shift, to recap the journey to get here, explain how Net Billing works, why BC Hydro made the change, and tackle the question many solar homeowners are asking: Should you keep the $5,000 rebate or pay it back to stay on Net Metering? Steve shares his perspective after reviewing a wide range of customer scenarios. 

BC Hydro's transition to Net Billing is now official, with the new program launching July 1. In this episode, we sit down with Steve Unger, Lead, Microgrid Development at Shift, to recap the journey to get here, explain how Net Billing works, why BC Hydro made the change, and tackle the question many solar homeowners are asking: Should you keep the $5,000 rebate or pay it back to stay on Net Metering? Steve shares his perspective after reviewing a wide range of customer scenarios.&nbsp;

A chat about the move to Net-Billing in British Columbia. 

BC Hydro's Net Billing Era Begins: The $5,000 Question

This week on the Solar PVcast, we sit down with Jonathan Maile, CEO of Skyblue Products, to explore the exciting world of balcony solar and what it could mean for the future of energy in Canada. From plug-and-play systems already transforming homes around the world to the policies and regulations still holding Canada back, we unpack where balcony solar currently stands — especially here in British Columbia — and how close we really are to seeing widespread adoption.

We also take our best guess at timelines, discuss what needs to change, and why balcony solar could open the door for millions more people — including renters, condo owners, and urban Canadians — to finally live the solar life.

It’s a fun, optimistic, and future-focused conversation about accessibility, innovation, and the next evolution of solar energy in Canada.

Powered by Shift & hosted by Chris Palliser, The Solar PVcast is a podcast exploring solar power and the role it plays in improving our lives and our planet. For all your solar, BIPV and energy Storage needs visit shift.ca

This week on the Solar PVcast, we sit down with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-maile-13a2995/">Jonathan Maile</a>, CEO of <a href="https://skyblueproducts.ca/">Skyblue Products</a>, to explore the exciting world of balcony solar and what it could mean for the future of energy in Canada.&nbsp;From plug-and-play systems already transforming homes around the world to the policies and regulations still holding Canada back, we unpack where balcony solar currently stands &mdash; especially here in British Columbia &mdash; and how close we really are to seeing widespread adoption.
We also take our best guess at timelines, discuss what needs to change, and why balcony solar could open the door for millions more people &mdash; including renters, condo owners, and urban Canadians &mdash; to finally live the solar life.
It&rsquo;s a fun, optimistic, and future-focused conversation about accessibility, innovation, and the next evolution of solar energy in Canada.
Powered by <a href="https://shift.ca/">Shift</a> &amp; hosted by <a href="linkedin.com/in/chris-palliser-05608790/?skipRedirect=true">Chris Palliser</a>, The Solar PVcast is a podcast exploring solar power and the role it plays in improving our lives and our planet. For all your solar, BIPV and energy Storage needs visit shift.ca

Plugging Into the Future: Balcony Solar in Canada

We sit down with Michael Quast, CEO of Passive House Canada, for a conversation that blends deep insight with plenty of laughs. We explore his journey into the role, the organization’s mission, and the upcoming conference shaping the industry. Along the way, we dig into the realities of Passive House adoption in Canada—politics, barriers, and momentum—while keeping things light, human, and optimistic about where high-performance building is headed.

Powered by Shift & hosted by Chris Palliser, The Solar PVcast is a podcast exploring solar power and the role it plays in improving our lives and our planet. For all your solar, BIPV and energy Storage needs visit shift.ca

We sit down with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeloquast/">Michael Quast</a>, CEO of <a href="https://www.passivehousecanada.com/">Passive House Canada</a>, for a conversation that blends deep insight with plenty of laughs. We explore his journey into the role, the organization&rsquo;s mission, and the upcoming conference shaping the industry. Along the way, we dig into the realities of Passive House adoption in Canada&mdash;politics, barriers, and momentum&mdash;while keeping things light, human, and optimistic about where high-performance building is headed.
Powered by <a href="https://shift.ca/">Shift</a> &amp; hosted by <a href="linkedin.com/in/chris-palliser-05608790/?skipRedirect=true">Chris Palliser</a>, The Solar PVcast is a podcast exploring solar power and the role it plays in improving our lives and our planet. For all your solar, BIPV and energy Storage needs visit shift.ca

We talk about Passive House Canada and the move to building Better in Canada.

Floating Solar: Testing the Future of PV on Water

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