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RECOMMENDATION METHOD

Recommendation method

An independent method centered on the actual need.

Solutions are analyzed and compared according to real-world context, technical constraints and the level of service required.

Goal: support an informed choice based on technical criteria and real-world context.

WHY THIS APPROACH

Why a clear method matters

In solar energy and storage, there are many options and the available information is often incomplete or biased.

A structured approach helps reduce these mistakes.

Without a method, it is easy to:

  • Oversize a system
  • Choose a product unsuited to its intended use
  • Overlook important constraints such as weight, climate, space or compatibility
  • Invest in a solution that does not truly meet the need

A STRUCTURED APPROACH

Principles of the method

Needs analysis

Starting point: the real project context.

  • Home, cabin, RV or camper van?
  • What level of autonomy are you looking for?
  • What is your approximate consumption?
  • What are your constraints: space, weight, budget and climate?

Without this initial analysis, no recommendation has real value.

Technical comparison

Equipment is compared using objective criteria:

  • Actual capacity and usable energy
  • Efficiency and performance
  • Weight and dimensions
  • Service life and cycle count
  • Compatibility with other components
  • Operating conditions: cold, mobility and other constraints

Marketing specifications alone are not sufficient for a recommendation.

Usage context

A good product in the wrong context becomes a poor choice.

Factors considered:

  • Actual use: daily, intermittent or mobile
  • Climate, which is especially important in Quebec
  • Installation constraints
  • The system’s potential for future expansion

Clear recommendation

The recommendation specifies:

  • What best fits your situation
  • The solution’s strengths
  • The important limitations to understand
  • What is not suited to your needs

A recommendation does not seek a universal “best product”; it seeks the option most relevant to the use case.

INDEPENDENCE

Independence principles

  • No products sold
  • No commissions received
  • No brand is favored
  • No selection based on habit or convenience

YOUR OUTCOME

What you receive

The result includes:

  • Clear direction based on your use
  • The most suitable types of solutions
  • The key considerations to watch
  • Concrete directions for further research

TECHNICAL REFERENCE

A recommendation should explain what it is based on.

Quebec requirements, NABCEP professional good practices and manufacturer limits are presented separately. This hierarchy feeds the calculator and tooltips.

View the reference framework →
QuebecApplicable requirement
NABCEPGood practice
ManufacturerEquipment limit

TAKE THE NEXT STEP

Do you have a specific project?

Describe your use, constraints and autonomy goal. The most suitable options for the project will be identified.

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Based on the project needs and constraints.