“We want to be a community player and have long-term roots in PEI.”
- Shamor Paul
should come very close to, or possibly even do better than net zero with the system we have right now.” Campbell said he had been considering switching to solar for some time now, but it became more affordable recently with the solar rebate through efficiencyPEI and the turnkey solution provided by Sunly Energy and Polaron Solartech, the companies he chose to guide him through his transition to solar power. “It was very smooth, very easy, and there was great communication the whole way, explaining what had to be done,” he said. “They helped prepare the paperwork for us and went through it all with me beforehand. Actually, every single point of contact we’ve had with Sunly has been excellent.”
being upfront with customers, educating them, and ensuring they are comfortable with all aspects of the technology and process just makes good business sense. From the initial consultation, to site assessments, design, financing and rebate approvals, installation and post-install customer support, Sunly and Polaron Solartech work with their customers to simplify what can be a daunting process. “Solar is definitely something that is recognizable these days but not fully understood. Having people understand exactly what it is, how it’s going to help them both immediately and in the long term, ultimately means that they’re going to have a more positive experience,” said Paul, noting they help with the smallest of details, from pre-installation paperwork and permits right down to post-installation seasonal panel tilting on the ground mount systems. “For the first seasonal
changeover we actually go back and show the client how to do it, the safest way to do it and things like that, so we’re not just leaving them with a manual and saying ‘good luck.’” Paul said solar is a great way for people to take control of their energy costs while remaining connected to Maritime Electric or their local utility provider. In addition to the financial benefits of solar, Paul said their customers – located mainly in PEI and Nova Scotia – are predominantly motivated by doing their part for the environment and reducing their carbon footprint. “They’re looking to do things in the best interests of their community and the Island,” he said, adding that those are motivations Sunly shares. “Sunly wants to be a community player. We want to have long-term roots in PEI.”
Shamor Paul, a civil engineer and co-founder of Sunly Energy, said
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