Suncatcher

	Solar Homes
	Renewable Power & Heating
	Solar Communities

Welcome

Do you envision a better way to live - with renewable energy, sustainable building design and lower operating costs?
We share your vision.

Suncatcher Solar is a Saskatchewan-based solar design company. We are dedicated to providing quality passive solar home designs and solar energy and heating systems that are efficient and affordable. Whether you are building a new home, renovating or just looking for renewable energy solutions for your house, business or association we provide a complete turnkey service, including home design and building, a full range of renewable energy options and solar community planning.

Solar Homes

Solar homes use passive solar design to let in the sun's natural heat and light. This greatly reduces the amount of conventional heating and lighting required and, amazingly, it is cost comparable to building a standard home.

Renewable Power and Heating

The next step in sustainability is actively using light and heat from the sun to generate power, hot water and space heating for your home or business. Government rebates and tax incentives help you get started!

Solar Communities

Suncastle Park Solar Community

Integrating both passive solar design and active solar systems, Saskatchewan's first grid-tied solar community, Suncastle Park, will be at the forefront of the green revolution.

We will also work with other developers and community planners to design a solar oriented community.

News and Events

CBC Radio: The Morning Edition
5 September 2008
"Practicing What She Preaches"
Meet a Saskatoon woman, who's building a solar-powered neighbourhood.

(This file is in Real Audio format. If you don't have a Real Media player, the latest free version is available at the Real Video site.)

Here Comes the Sun
29 August 2008, The StarPhoenix

Gord Waldner, The StarPhoenix	Angie Ortlepp is introducing Saskatchewan's first grid-tied solar development.
Named Sandcastle Park and located 30 km south of Saskatoon, the seven homes on the site will draw their electrical and heating supply from solar panels, with SaskPower providing backup. *Read article . . .*

Media Release: Suncatcher Solar introduces Suncastle Park, Saskatchewan’s First Grid-tied Solar Development. Read more . . .

Solar Project
Feature of the Month

Solar hot water heating retrofit with radiant wall, fan coil units and PV backup.
Read more . . .

“PLUG ‘N’ PLAY” SELF-INSTALL
Solar Kits for your Cabin

A small cabin system can be a great way to save money at the cottage. These systems are affordable and simple to install. Systems are mounted on a Powerboard, with all basic connections already made. Solar panels are ready to roof mount and batteries are supplied with a vented enclosure. All necessary components and hardware are supplied.

Affordable Self-install Solar Backup System for your Home

Install a simple solar backup system for your home. This affordable system has enough power to run basic appliances and keep your solar heating system circulation pumps running during a power outage.

Our Story

Suncatcher Solar is a family business whose founder, Angie Ortlepp, literally lives what she sells. Her home, an off-grid wind and solar powered living lab, was designed by Angie and built by her family in 2004. In 2007, she used her home to satisfy the requirements of her Masters degree in electrical engineering.

Since then, Suncatcher Solar has completed an extensive list of wind and solar projects ranging from custom solar home design to renewable energy system retrofits. Their showcase project so far is Saskatchewan's largest solar water heating system, installed at the Confederation Inn in Saskatoon.