Grid-Aware Solar Intelligence
Solar savings estimates you can actually rely on.
Most solar calculators are built to impress, not inform. ShiftAI models real Ontario grid conditions — time-of-use pricing, export limits, your usage patterns — and gives you a conservative, honest range.
TOU/ULO
Rate Modelled
3 Scenarios
Per Estimate
Ontario-Built
For Canadian Homes
ShiftAI Analysis — Sample Ontario HomeModel v1.0
$47,200
Conservative 25-Year Net Savings
System Size10.4 kW DC
Rate StructureULO — Ontario
Self-Consumption68%
Grid Export32% @ net metering
Scenario Range
Conservative
$47,200
Typical
$58,400
Optimistic
$72,100
ShiftAI Engine · Feb 2026Run yours →
🇨🇦Built in Canada, for Canadian homeowners. Calibrated to Ontario grid rules, OEB rate filings, and real LDC export policies.
Ontario Hydro RatesIESO Grid DataOEB-Filed Schedules
The Problem
Other tools are built to close deals.
ShiftAI is built to be accurate.
Ontario's electricity system is complex. Flat-rate estimates miss TOU billing, export limits, and usage timing. That gap between the pitch and the bill is where trust gets lost.
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Flat-Rate Assumptions
Ontario runs time-of-use and ultra-low overnight (ULO) billing. Tools using flat rates overstate savings by 20–40%.
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Grid Export Limits Ignored
Your local distribution company caps how much you can push back to the grid. Most tools pretend that limit doesn’t exist.
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One Inflated Number
A single optimistic figure hides the realistic range. Homeowners sign based on the ceiling, then get disappointed by reality.
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ShiftAI Models All of This
TOU/ULO rates, real export limits, your actual usage timing, and three scenario outputs — with the conservative estimate front and centre.
Side by Side
What ShiftAI models that other tools don’t.
| Feature | Typical Solar Calculators | ShiftAI Intelligence Engine |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing Model | Flat electricity rate — same 24/7 | Full TOU and ULO rate modelingPriced hour by hour, the way your bill actually works |
| Grid Interaction | Unlimited export assumed | Real export limits appliedInterconnection policies and LDC constraints included |
| Usage Profile | Generic national average | Actual or estimated household profileWhen you use power matters as much as how much |
| Output | One optimistic number | Three scenarios: conservative, typical, optimisticPlan from the floor, understand the ceiling |
| Transparency | Black-box calculation | All assumptions documented and citableEvery data source is publicly verifiable |
Pricing Model
Typical Calculators
Flat electricity rate — same 24/7
ShiftAI
Full TOU and ULO rate modeling
Priced hour by hour, the way your bill actually works
Grid Interaction
Typical Calculators
Unlimited export assumed
ShiftAI
Real export limits applied
Interconnection policies and LDC constraints included
Usage Profile
Typical Calculators
Generic national average
ShiftAI
Actual or estimated household profile
When you use power matters as much as how much
Output
Typical Calculators
One optimistic number
ShiftAI
Three scenarios: conservative, typical, optimistic
Plan from the floor, understand the ceiling
Transparency
Typical Calculators
Black-box calculation
ShiftAI
All assumptions documented and citable
Every data source is publicly verifiable
How It Works
Four steps from address to answer.
ShiftAI runs an hourly simulation across all 8,760 hours of the year — overlaying solar production, your consumption patterns, and Ontario time-of-use pricing.
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Data Collection
Property location, roof orientation, utility rate schedules, and historical weather data — all from publicly verifiable Canadian sources.
IrradianceTOU RatesExport Limits
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Grid Simulation
Hourly solar production vs. consumption modelled across the full year. Ontario time-based pricing and export caps applied at every interval.
8,760 hrs/yrULO Overlay
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Scenario Generation
Conservative, typical, and optimistic outputs — each with documented assumptions. Plan your finances from the conservative floor.
ConservativeTypicalOptimistic
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Transparent Report
Every assumption, source, and limitation is shown. Designed to be verified, cited, and challenged. No black boxes.
CitableAuditableVersioned
Free, No Sign-Up Required
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Ontario-calibrated. Conservative by design. Takes less than 60 seconds.
Open Calculator →No account needed · Free to use · Built for Ontario homeowners
1
Enter your property details
Address, roof direction, and system size. We pull irradiance data automatically.
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Choose your Ontario rate plan
TOU, ULO, or tiered — modelled correctly, not with a flat average.
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Get three honest scenarios
Conservative, typical, and optimistic — with all assumptions shown.
Methodology
We document what we refuse to model
as clearly as what we do.
No proprietary black boxes. No speculation on future rate hikes. Every data source is public and verifiable.
Data Sources
Rate Structures
OEB-filed TOU/ULO schedules, delivery fees, export caps
Irradiance Data
NREL archives and Environment Canada weather databases
Panel Degradation
0.5–0.7% annual — industry standard
Inverter Efficiency
95–98% modelled range
Grid Constraints
IESO and LDC bulletins, interconnection disclosures
Model Version
v1.0 — last updated February 2026
Update Cadence
Rates reviewed quarterly · Model benchmarked annually
What We Refuse to Model
Future electricity price changes
We use current, approved OEB rates only. Rate escalation speculation adds uncertainty we’re not willing to put in front of homeowners.
SREC and carbon credit value
Volatile and policy-dependent. Consult a financial advisor if these are relevant to your situation.
Unforeseen maintenance costs
We assume a properly maintained system. Equipment failure and weather damage are not modelled.
Professional assessment replacement
ShiftAI is a modelling tool. Always confirm with a qualified installer and ESA-licensed electrician before proceeding.
Get in Touch
Work with ShiftAI.
Whether you need a second opinion on a solar quote, want to integrate ShiftAI into your sales process, or want to cite our methodology for research — we’d like to hear from you.
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Homeowners
Get a grid-aware estimate before you sign anything.
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Solar Installers
Use ShiftAI to differentiate on accuracy and trust.
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Analysts & Regulators
Cite our methodology or request custom modelling access.