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Helping to Power Ontario's Grid!

The world's concern for global warming and the effects greenhouse gas emissions are having, and the concern about the future supplies of fossil fuels, has sparked new interest in renewable energies. One only has to surf the internet or watch their favourite news channel to realize the world needs renewable energies, now more than ever. Europe is leading the world with their efforts to combat global warming by increasing their renewable energy consumption to 20% by the year 2020. More countries are beginning to follow the European example by developing their own power changing initiatives.

The Benefits of Solar Energy


For centuries, we have been trying to harvest the sun's rays and convert them to usable energy. This 'golden gift' we call the sun, is a never-ending energy resource that now, more than ever, is being recognized for it's ability to power the world. The benefits of using solar power are obvious:
  • the amount of air pollution is decreased
  • there is no impact to the natural environment
  • no carbon dioxide is emitted, therefore global greenhouse gases are reduced
  • solar power is quiet and requires low maintenance
  • return on investment is guaranteed through government programs
  • provides energy self-reliance
  • increases home/building re-sale value
The Ontario government is committed to developing new sources of renewable energy to generate electricity. The government has set a provincial goal of 5% of all generating capacity to come from renewable sources by 2007 and 10% by 2010.
In the next 10 years, Canadians need to double the number of nuclear reactors, solar panels, windmills, hydro-electric dams and other energy resources, otherwise we will be buying electricity from the United States at a much higher cost, to make-up for the shortage.

Upper Canada Solar Generation Ltd.'s mission is to be a part of this new energy revolution by providing an array of tested and certified products, and a team of experts and professionals to assist with the planning and installation of small, medium and large-scale customer projects.



UCSG - In The News

December 1, 2008

Upper Canada Solar Generation Ltd. in discussions with the City of Brockville to build a 100 kilowatt solar farm and cogeneration plant at the landfill site.

'Brockville's former dump site could open a new lease on life as a source of green energy'.

Brockville Recorder & Times

November 23, 2008

Mike Jordan, Vice President of Upper Canada Solar Generation Ltd. was invited to speak at the Brockville Climate Action Group (BCAG) today. Mike explained what solar energy is, how it works, and why it's beneficial.

Brockville Climate Action Group
November 19, 2008

The Brockville Recorder & Times reports on Upper Canada Solar Generation's 10 kW solar installation in Kingston.

Brockville Recorder & Times
November 18, 2008

Upper Canada Solar Generation Ltd. begins the installation of a 10 KiloWatt solar PV installation in Kingston this week. CKWS Televesion follows the story.

CKWS TV
November 12, 2008

The Fifth Estate's report "The Gospel of Green", investigates the influence of coventional energy industry on politicians in Canada.

The Fifth Estate
November 10, 2008

William Masek, President of Upper Canada Solar Generation Ltd, shares his enthusiasm with Tyler Hamilton, energy reporter from the Toronto Star, about Morgan Solar Inc.'s new cutting-edge solar technology.

Toronto Star
November 3, 2008

Tyler Hamilton, energy reporter from the Toronto Star, interviews William Masek, president of Upper Canada Solar Generation about the Ontario Governments need to provide more assistance to solar energy Start-Ups here in Ontario.

Toronto Star
October 22, 2008

Brockville. City approves solar installation. The green light has been given to L.A. Knapp to install a 100 kilowatt solar array on his company's property on Central Avenue. City counsillors agreed to rezone industrial land to permit the install which has been contracted to Upper Canada Solar Generation.

Brockville Recorder and Times
October 8, 2008

L.A. Knapp's 100 Kilowatt solar installation contracted to Upper Canada Solar Generation gains support from locals.

Brockville Recorder and Times
September 14, 2008

Upper Canada Solar Generation has signed an agreement with L.A. Knapp Inc. to build a 100 Kilowatt solar array, as announced in the Brockville Recorder and Times.

Brockville Recorder and Times
July 23, 2008

Liberal Leader, Stéphane Dion meets with reporters during his tour of Upper Cananda Solar Generation's test facility. Mr. Dion explained how the Liberal Green Shift program would provide the necessary foundation to promote "Green" industry and enable them to be more competitive globally.

Brockville Recorder and Times
Solar Tour - CKWS TV
July 21, 2008

Liberal Leader, Stéphane Dion will visit Upper Canada Solar Generation Ltd. on July 23rd at 3 p.m. for a tour of the solar test facility. William Masek, President & C.T.O. says "Our business fits squarely within the vision for Mr. Dion's Green Shift plan, which is why he is interested in visiting the test site. Our company is well positioned to help reduce grid load, increase green energy options for consumers and to provide good paying jobs in rural areas."
July 16, 2008

Interest grows with the announced plans to build an Algae-to-Biofuel plant in the Brockville area. Upper Cananda Solar Generation Ltd. discussed their plans with Brockville's 'The Recorder and Times' newspaper.
June 27, 2008

Queen's University, the Province of Ontario, and Novelis Global Technology Centre celebrated the official opening of Innovation Park by holding an Innovation Exhibition, which was open to leaders in business, industry and research. The event featured presentations by the Ontario Minister of Research & Innovation and the Principal and Vice Chancellor of Queen's University. Upper Canada Solar Generation Ltd. was honoured to have been invited to participate in the exhibition.
March 29, 2008

Upper Canada Solar Generation Ltd. was proud to have been invited to exhibit their solar products and services at the Energy Conservation Workshop in Elizabethtown-Kitley. The event was sponsored by the Environmental and Conservation Advisory Committee of Elizabethtown-Kitley Township. Exhibitors included the Brockville Climate Action Group, Habitat For Humanity, Ontario Power Authority, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), Rideau Environmental Action League (REAL), the Environmental and Conservation Advisory Committee, and more.