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Energy transition is no longer a trend — it’s a necessity. In 2024, Hydro-Québec announced an average rate increase of 3%, and demand is projected to grow by 12 TWh by 2030. In this context, solar self-consumption is quickly becoming a smart, sustainable strategy to take back control of your energy bills and reduce your carbon footprint. With their high efficiency and seamless integration with storage systems, Elios solar panels, installed by ERCO, provide a reliable path toward true energy autonomy.
Unlike full feed-in systems that sell all generated electricity to the grid, self-consumption involves using the energy you generate directly in your home. Every kilowatt-hour you produce and use is one you don’t have to buy. As electricity prices rise and dynamic pricing models become more common, using your own solar power becomes even more valuable — saving you money while increasing your energy resilience.
Elios panels — particularly the Elios Voltaic line — are built with high-efficiency monocrystalline cells. The flagship model, Elios Voltaic 400HC-BF, uses bifacial technology, capturing sunlight from both the front and the back of the panel. This allows it to harness light reflected off roofs, snow, or light-colored surfaces — potentially boosting energy production by up to 10%. That’s a serious advantage in Québec’s variable daylight conditions, especially in winter.
Built for northern climates, these panels feature anodized aluminum frames, tempered 3.2mm glass, and back sheets resistant to ammonia and salt mist. They’re designed to withstand more than 6,000 Pa of snow load — equivalent to over 120 kg/m² — so you can count on consistent performance even through harsh winters.
Producing energy is just the first step. To truly optimize your usage, you need to store the excess energy your panels generate — especially during the sunny hours of the day when consumption is low. Elios batteries, like the Elios Litio 10.2G LiFePO₄ system, store this surplus so you can use it at night or during cloudy days.
Fully compatible with the Elios ecosystem, these smart batteries communicate directly with the inverter, manage charge levels intelligently, and offer more than 6,500 cycles at 80% depth of discharge. This translates to over 15 years of stable use — helping you maintain a reliable and efficient home microgrid that keeps your lights on and your bills down.
At the center of the Elios self-consumption setup is the hybrid inverter, which acts as the system’s brain. It dynamically routes electricity between your appliances, the battery, and the grid. With real-time monitoring via a user-friendly app or web dashboard, you can:
This real-time smart management helps you maximize your solar energy usage, protect your battery’s health, and avoid peak-demand surcharges.
With Elios panels, every kilowatt-hour you produce and consume is money saved. A standard 6 kW Elios solar system can produce around 8,000 kWh per year, leading to annual savings of over $1,200 CAD depending on your rate plan.
Adding battery storage further reduces your grid dependence and shields you from future rate increases. On top of that, federal and provincial incentives — including NRCan rebates, RénoClimat grants, and municipal green energy programs — can cover up to 15% of your installation cost, significantly accelerating your return on investment.
Elios panels don’t just save money — they cut emissions. By generating and consuming your own electricity locally, you avoid the transmission losses and emissions associated with centralized power plants. One megawatt-hour of local solar energy avoids an estimated 79 kg of CO₂ compared to grid electricity. Over 25 years, a 6 kW solar system can prevent more than 100 tonnes of CO₂ emissions — the equivalent of taking 25 cars off the road for a full year.
Elios solar panels are more than just an energy source — they’re the foundation of a smarter, more resilient lifestyle. When combined with storage, intelligent energy management, and ERCO’s expert installation, they form a complete self-consumption solution that helps you save, stay powered, and support the environment.
Ready to generate your own energy and keep it too? Contact ERCO today and take the first step toward clean, cost-effective, and independent solar power.
