Here are some scenarios illustrating what you could expect in terms of costs, energy output and profits for 3kW, 5kW and 10kW MicroFIT-eligible Solar Power Systems.

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Ruth’s sloped roof on her home in downtown Toronto is ideal for a 5 kW system since there are no trees or buildings nearby to cause shading.
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The Solar Power System installation took advantage of the south-facing sloped roof of her downtown semi-detached home.
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Shane has a garage in his backyard with a south facing sloped roof and wants to earn a regular monthly income.
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An unused roof with trees or buildings nearby is the ideal location for a solar power system. Micro-inverters monitor output from each panel separately, so the Solar Power System continues to produce electricity even when not all the panels are producing power.
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Eric has a small suburban factory and wants to turn an unused roof into a secure, green investment.
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The installation includes includes south-facing ballasted mounts pitched 35° and spaced to avoid shading. Ballasted mounts use heavy materials, such as concrete, to hold panels on the roof, so penetration into the roof structure is not required.
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