At its headquarters in Calgary, Alberta, Solar YYC has created more than just a renewable energy system. The company’s award-winning commercial project demonstrates how solar can serve as both a high-performing energy solution and an architectural feature. Winner in the Commercial category of the 2025 APsystems Canadian Project of the Year Awards, the Solar YYC Headquarters Project transforms the company’s office into a living example of clean energy in action.
The 16 kW DC solar awning features 40 south-facing modules that generate renewable electricity while enhancing the building’s appearance and functionality. Beyond offsetting office energy consumption, the system provides window shading and improved occupant comfort, creating a striking visual centerpiece that demonstrates how solar technology can be seamlessly integrated into commercial design.
For Solar YYC, the project was an opportunity to lead by example.
“In 2025, Solar YYC brought solar energy home by transforming our Calgary headquarters into a living example of clean energy in action,” the company shared in its project submission. “We wanted to lead by example and show that sustainability can be both functional and beautiful.”
Designed, engineered, and installed entirely by Solar YYC’s in-house team, the project reflects the craftsmanship, collaboration, and attention to detail that define the company’s approach to solar installations. Every aspect of the solar awning was carefully planned to balance energy production, aesthetics, and long-term performance.
APsystems QT2-208 microinverters played an important role in helping the project achieve those goals.
“Solar YYC used APsystems QT2-208 microinverters for their solar awning project located at their main office,” the company explained. “The size limitations of three-phase string inverters made the QT2 a perfect solution for this smaller array.”
The QT2 architecture also helped maximize production across the installation while providing a practical demonstration of microinverter technology for customers visiting the Solar YYC office.
“It allows for optimal performance for the modules located on the west side of the building,” Solar YYC noted. “By having the QT2s visible while walking underneath the solar awning, it gives clients the opportunity to see a microinverter system in action.”
That educational component has become one of the project’s most unique features. As customers visit Solar YYC’s headquarters, they can see firsthand how a microinverter-based solar system operates while experiencing the aesthetic and functional benefits of the solar awning itself.
The project serves as a tangible representation of Solar YYC’s commitment to renewable energy and the communities it serves. More than an office improvement, the headquarters installation demonstrates how thoughtful solar design can enhance commercial buildings while delivering clean energy and long-term value.
By combining innovative design, in-house expertise, and APsystems microinverter technology, Solar YYC’s Headquarters Project highlights what is possible when sustainability, performance, and architecture come together in a single installation.
