Grasshopper Solar commemorates 10th anniversary with launch of new Guaranteed Funding Program

Birds-eye view of top of house equipped with solar panels.

Grasshopper Solar is a leading solar power company managing the largest residential solar fund in Canada. — Photo: Grasshopper Solar

MISSISSAUGA, ON, Jan. 26, 2017 /CNW/ - Grasshopper Solar, a leading Canadian solar power company, today, announced the launch of its new Guaranteed Funding Program. The program makes it easy for homeowners to install solar power systems at no cost. The goal of the program is to make the path to solar accessible and affordable for all residents of Ontario.

The Guaranteed Funding program offers up to $30,000 to homeowners towards owning a new solar power system. With a qualified roof, Grasshopper Solar takes care of the entire cost of installing a solar power system from design to connection, including insurance, warranty, maintenance and after care.

Now 10-years since opening its doors in 2007, Grasshopper Solar has installed over 3,000 residential solar installations. Leveraging the presence of the Ontario microFIT program to help increase solar power adoption in the province.

"We have reached a 10-year milestone and are very proud of our accomplishments," said Azeem Qureshi, CEO at Grasshopper Solar. "We look forward to the future and want to take this opportunity to thank our customers, stakeholders and investors for their continued support in helping realize our vision to accelerate the path to a sustainable future."

Through such programs from Grasshopper Solar, thousands of Ontario residents now contribute towards a greener Ontario. Thus, joining the global solar movement in generating clean solar energy with guaranteed earnings from their roof.

"It's refreshing to see the enthusiasm from homeowners towards getting a solar power system installed on their roofs," said Mike Tavangari, Sales Director at Grasshopper Solar. "It's also heartwarming to work with a diverse and talented team of environmentally conscious and forward thinking individuals."

Grasshopper Solar currently has a portfolio pipeline of over 3,000 installations planned for 2017 alone. The company's growth aligns with its vision to accelerate the adoption of sustainable practices by creating accessible and affordable programs and products for the solar market.

The Grasshopper Solar Guaranteed Funding Program was designed to help homeowners who are keen about the possibility of having solar panels on their roofs but just can't afford to make the investment. Making an environmentally responsible choice doesn't have to be hard or expensive, with Grasshopper Solar, it's affordable and profitable too.

Learn more about the new Grasshopper Solar Guaranteed Funding Program.

About Grasshopper Solar

Founded in 2007, Grasshopper Solar is a leading solar power company managing the largest residential solar fund in Canada. For the past ten years, Grasshopper Solar has revolutionized the path to solar, increasing its portfolio to more than 40MW installed capacity. Delivering turnkey solar power solutions, Grasshopper Solar has over 3000 residential solar power installations and more than 40 large commercial installations.

Grasshopper Solar also owns and manages photovoltaic generation facilities across Ontario, supplying the provincial electricity system.

The company applies a can-do approach to financing, thus helping thousands of customers go solar. With creative thinking and practical solutions at its core, Grasshopper Solar has been awarded multiple CanSIA awards including Solar Innovator of the Year, Project Finance Innovator of the Year and Solar Developer of the Year for continued industry leadership. Grasshopper Solar's mission to support the proliferation of quality solar projects while advocating for policy in support of solar deployment aligns with its vision to accelerate the adoption of sustainable practices by creating accessible and affordable programs and products for the solar market.

SOURCE Grasshopper Solar

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