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  1. 06-07-2011 09:25 PM #1
    BigSplash
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    Angry Is Solar still cost efficient in Ontario?

    I have three solar panels that need to run most of the day in order to keep my pool at a comfortable temperature


    the problem is that recently the Ontario government changed their electricity rates to this

    off-peak (shown in green below) 5.1¢/kWh
    mid-peak (shown in yellow below) 8.1¢/kWh
    on-peak (shown in red below) 10.0¢/kWh

    Considering that I need to run my 3/4HP motor during peak time at 10.0c/kWh hour, I am wondering if it is still cost efficient to have my solar panels, or if I should just filter my water at night and use my gas heater when ever I need heat.

    How would I calculate the electricity usage of my electrical motor?

    How would I calculate how much it would cost to heat my pool with gas assuming 20¢/m³ of gas?
    Last edited by BigSplash; 06-07-2011 at 09:37 PM.
    I.G. Vinyl Pool 12' by 24' approx 10,000 gal, Hayward Sand Filter, 3/4 HP Hayward Super Pump, Hayward Aqua Rite Salt Generator, T-15 Cell.
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