M.J. Laforest Electrical Contractors Ltd. has been operating in the Kingston area for approximately nine years working in both the residential and small commercial sectors. Since the introduction of the OPA’s microFIT program, our company has designed and installed several grid-connected PV systems, both roof top and ground mount. Our 
electricians are experienced and trained in the installation of various types of mounting systems, inverters, and solar panels. All of our systems are designed “in house” to accommodate each installation using the best possible components to provide the most efficient power output. Throughout our experience in designing and installing solar power systems, the systems have ranged from 2kW to 10kW. Most of our experience has been in the higher end of the range.
We have provided our services in the installation of grid-connected photovoltaic systems for various residential, commercial and institutional customers, some of which have been return clients. We have also contracted our services for continuing maintenance on previously installed systems, and other similar systems installed by other contractors.
The electrical components used in our previous installations have been custom selected to provide each project with the outmost power output to the grid, in a cost efficient manner. Each connection method is designed by our company’s Master Electrician and reviewed by the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) and a member of local distribution company’s (LCD) metering department.
During every stage of a PV project, our electricians are monitored by a senior technician (foreman), whose purpose is to ensure that the installation is conducted as designed and work is performed with quality workmanship with efficiency. Our foreman reports the project’s progress to our office and to our client.
On all previous projects of both institutional and residential nature, M.J. Laforest Electrical Contractors Ltd. staff has ensured that all objectives have been met. From the initial design/installation stage to the final connection date, all coordinating has been performed by our staff, thus leaving our clients with limited involvement until the project has been complete.
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Our installations have incorporated the use of MICROINVERTER TECHNOLOGY, where a compact inverter unit is attached directly to each solar module, thus making the entire solar power generator system more productive and reliable. Through the “Enlighten” website, customers can monitor and manage their solar power systems 24 hours a day.
Past Projects
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KEYSTONE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT INC.
213 Queen Street, Kingston, ON
4.37 kWH – grid connected (Kingston Hydro)
Enphase M190-240V inverters
Suntech 175 Watt panels
PETER SPLINTER FAMILY LANDHOLDINGS INC.
136 Princess Street, Kingston, ON
9.88 kWH – grid connected (Kingston Hydro)
Enphase M190-208V inverters
REC 215 Watt panels
Peter Splinter Family Landholdings Inc.
366 King Street, Kingston, ON
9.88kW Ballasted Roof Mount and Wall Mount System
DINGLEDINE/HENES:LAKE HOUSE SYSTEM
Parham, ON
4.56 kWH – grid connected (Hydro One)
Enphase M190-240V inverters
REC 215 Watt panels
DINGLEDINE/HENES: RESIDENTIAL SYSTEM
Richmond, ON
7.98 kWH – grid connected (Ottawa Hydro)
Enphase M190-240V inverters
REC 215 Watt panels
LAFOREST SYSTEM
Loyalist TWP, ON
6.84 kWH – grid connected (Hydro One)
Enphase M190-240V inverters
REC 215 Watt panels
Mr. & Mrs. “NAV GUY – 12″
Batawa, ON
3.42 kWH – grid connected (Hydro One)
Enphase M190-240V inverters
REC 215 Watt panels
Limestone District School Board
Earnestown Secondary School, Odessa, ON
9.88 kW Ballasted Roof Mount and Wall Mount System
Enphase D380 Micro-Inverters
Suntech 225W Solar Panels
Limestone District School Board
Lancaster Drive Public School, Kingston, ON
9.88kW Grid Connected Roof Mount System
Enphase D380 Micro-Inverters
Suntech 250W Solar Panels
Ongwanada Community Housing
Kingston, ON
6.18kW Grid Connected Ground Mount System
D380W Micro-Inverters
215 Solar Modules
Ongwanada Community Housing
Kingston, ON
9.12 kW Ballasted Ground Mount System with Single Axis Adjustment
D380W Micro-Inverters
215 Watt Solar Modules
Ongwanada Community Housing
Kingston, ON
6.18kW Flush Roof Mount System
D380W Micro-Inverters
215W Solar Modules
County of Lennox and Addington
Napanee, ON
9.88kW Steel Roof Mount System
Enphase D380 Micro-Inverters
Heliene 240W Solar Panels
Plainfield Community Homes (system one)
Location One, Bellville, ON
3.8kW Roof Mount System
Enphase M190-240V Micro-Inverters
REC 225W Panels
Plainfield Community Homes (system two)
Location Two, Old Highway 2, Belleville, ON
3.8kW Roof Mount System
Enphase M190-240V Micro-Inverters
REC 225W Panels
Plainfield Community Homes (system three)
Scuttle Road, Belleville, ON
3.8kW Roof Mount System
Enphase m190-240V Micro-Inverters
REC 225 W Panels
Plainfield Community Homes (system four)
Foxton Road, Belleville, ON
3.42kW Grid-Connected Flush Roof Mount System
Enphase D380-240V Micro-inverters
Heliene 240W Panels
M. Stortini
3.32kW Grid-Tie Solar Generation System (series connection)
Enphase D380 Micro-Inverters
215 Wall RECAE-US Solar Modules
M. Stortini
2.28kW Grid Connected Flush Mount System
Enphase M190-72-240 Micro-Inverters
215 Watt RECAE-US Solar Panels