Elgin County Conference Series shines the light on solar power

Elgin County’s Economic Development Department will focus on solar power in the latest installment of the Elgin County Conference Series to be held in late March.

The Power of Solar is a one-day seminar that will give home, business, and farm owners the opportunity to learn more about harnessing the power of the sun through solar panels. Topics presented will include: grid connection, the Feed in Tariff program (FIT), success tips for your solar project, and solar for your business, home, and farm. Dynamic presentations will be delivered by speakers ranging from successful solar operators to industry professionals.

"Elgin County is poised to be a leader in solar renewable energy projects with the help of our strong labour market and our vast land resources,"said Alan Smith, General Manager of Economic Development for the County. "This conference will educate Elgin County residents about how to become a part of this growing and profitable industry."

The Power of Solar will take place on Wednesday, March 28^th at the New Sarum Diner. Registration information, agenda and speaker biographies are available at 

www.progressivebynature.com or by phoning 519-631-1460 x 168.