Plug in.Point up.Power on

Nunavut's twenty-five communities rely on local diesel generation. During the long summer days, a small solar kit could help a household make part of its own electricity. The value would depend on the kit, its location and the household's bill. It is an option worth making room for.

A plug-in solar kit uses small panels to make electricity for your home. A device called a microinverter converts that power for use in your home's wiring. Kits can mount on a balcony, a wall or a railing and connect through a regular wall outlet. Germany has more than a million of them. We're working to make certified kits an option here.

Arranging a rooftop solar installation can be difficult in a fly-in community, especially when an electrician has to travel from elsewhere. Certified plug-in kits could offer a simpler option. Clear rules would need to explain which equipment and connections are allowed, so households know what is required.

We're asking Qulliq Energy and the Government of Nunavut to create a clear route for certified plug-in solar. The request is for small systems that households could set up with fewer installation hurdles. Add your name to help bring that option within reach.