VCT Group

10/20/2026

Did you know your roof could be paying you rent?

Warehouses, distribution centers, and big-box retail roofs sit unused for decades. So does much rural and agricultural land. With a solar lease, a developer pays to install, own, and operate a system on that space, and the owner collects predictable lease payments for 20 to 30 years.

No capital outlay. No maintenance. No operating risk. The “tenant” is just a solar system.

But not every space qualifies, and not every lease is a good one. Before signing, check:
✅ Roof condition and remaining lifespan (replacing it mid-lease is costly and disruptive)
✅ Zoning, land-use restrictions, and proximity to the grid
✅ Lease length, and what happens to removal and restoration at the end of the term

Unlike selling land or air rights, leasing keeps the property in your hands while it earns income year after year.

We break it all down in this week’s Insights here https://vctgroup.com/insights/solar-roof-and-land-leasing

10/13/2026

Ontario doesn’t require solar on new buildings. Yet.

But we’ve seen this playbook before. In 2018, the province used the Building Code to require EV charging in new construction, then pulled it back a year later. The mechanism exists, and the code can change fast.

California already requires solar on most new homes. Cities like Long Beach are mandating solar-ready roofs on larger developments. Ontario’s grid is heading into a major expansion to meet electrification demand.

For developers, the smart move isn’t waiting for a rule. It’s designing for solar now:
✅ Reserve roof space
✅ Plan equipment layout to avoid shading
✅ Build in conduit and electrical capacity

It costs a fraction of a retrofit, and it can make your building more attractive to buyers and tenants from day one.

We break it all down in this week’s Insights here https://vctgroup.com/insights/ontario-mandatory-solar-on-new-construction

10/09/2026

Our team is heading to New York for Greenbuild 2026!

From October 20–23, VCT Group President Brian Unrau, Director of Growth Craig Calvert, P.Log., and Business Development Representative Nathan Gillespie will be at the Javits Center for Greenbuild International Conference and Expo.

This year's theme, Invest for Impact, fits right in with what we do. We'd love to talk about how Heliostation™ solar carports and commercial rooftop solar turn underused space into productive energy assets, and how solar projects can support LEED certification goals.

Heading to Greenbuild? Message Brian, Craig, or Nathan to set up a time to connect in New York, or stop by booth #1743!

09/11/2026

Manufacturing doesn't slow down, and neither does Pano Caps' commitment to sustainability.

Pano Caps' manufacturing facility runs high-demand injection molding around the clock, which means one thing: they need a solar system strong enough to keep up. So we built one that does exactly that.

🔋 888 kW DC / 750 kW AC
⚡ 975,000 kWh generated every single year
🔧 1,445 panels covering the roofline
🌎 14,296 tons of CO2 offset over the system's 25-year lifespan

That's not just a solar installation. That's a manufacturer rethinking how it powers its future by turning its rooftop into an asset that cuts its utility costs.

Learn more about this project by reading our case study here: https://vctgroup.com/projects-portfolio/panocapcanada

09/09/2026

Most sustainability strategies stop at the building's walls.

The real question REITs and developers should be asking isn't "Is our building green enough?" It's "What about everything around it?"

Our latest VCT Group Insights article looks at an overlooked certification asset hiding in plain sight: the parking lot. From LEED credits for on-site renewable energy and heat island reduction to EV-ready infrastructure, solar carports turn underused pavement into a repeatable, portfolio-scale certification strategy.

Read it here: https://vctgroup.com/insights/solar-carports-for-green-building-certifications

See how solar carports can help REITs and developers earn green building certification credits while generating clean energy.

08/28/2026

As our projects quickly expand across North America, we're building the finance function to keep pace.

That's exactly what Damien Peters brings as our new Director of Finance, joining us as we grow our commercial solar installations, Heliostation™ carports, and O&M platform across North America, following our recent investment from GrandBridge Corporation.

Damien brings years of experience in financial leadership. He's led finance and accounting functions across EdTech, homebuilding, and SaaS organizations, building structure and discipline while enabling strong decision-making for fast-growing, complex businesses.

That experience gives him a head start on the operational complexity of scaling projects across North America.

Welcome to the team, Damien!

08/21/2026

Big news at VCT Group: we're growing, and we're bringing on the leadership to match.

Following our recent strategic investment from GrandBridge Corporation, we're putting that momentum to work, starting with our team. We’re excited to welcome Craig Calvert to VCT Group as our new Director of Growth. Leading the expansion of our commercial solar, Heliostation™ carports and O&M platform across North America.

Craig brings three decades of experience in the logistics industry, where he built and led sales and solutions teams across North America. His focus has always been on customer-centric solutions spanning technology, engineering, sustainability, and supply chain optimization.

Craig is now bringing that same growth mindset to an industry he’s personally passionate about: clean, renewable energy. In this role, he’ll lead our go-to-market function, marketing, and business development across VCT Group.

With GrandBridge's investment fueling our next phase of growth, Craig is exactly the kind of leader who will help us seize this moment as we enter our next chapter.

Please join us in welcoming Craig to the team. We're excited for what's ahead.

08/17/2026

Rising hydro bills. Unpredictable rate hikes. Energy costs eating into manufacturing margins.

Sound familiar?

Ontario manufacturers are turning to on-site solar to take back control, locking in stable energy costs for decades, not years, while tapping into tax credits that offset the upfront investment.

We unpack why solar is becoming essential (not optional) for industrial facilities in our recent Insights here https://vctgroup.com/insights/why-solar-for-manufacturing-facilities.

Curious what solar could save your facility? Book a free site assessment with our team https://vctgroup.com/contact

08/14/2026

Next week, VCT Group will be attending AMO 2026 in Ottawa!

Our Business Development Manager, Zac Jolliffe, will be at booth 621, talking about how commercial solar can help meet LEED certification requirements, reduce carbon, and how solar projects turn underused spaces like parking lots and rooftops into more productive assets.

If you're heading to the show, stop by booth 621 to say hello and learn more.

08/12/2026

This is Heliostation Pegasus™.

With a vertex design engineered for maximum vertical clearance on both sides of the canopy, Pegasus is the ideal solar canopy for transportation-heavy sites like bus depots and last-mile delivery terminals.

With clearance up to 6.5m and a peak height of 7.1m, Pegasus accommodates any vehicle type: sedans, trucks, coach buses, and service trucks, all under one structure, with full solar coverage and no compromise on headroom.

Specifically engineered to handle snow, rain, and hail, our patent-pending water management system channels runoff through the racking itself. No caulking, no gaskets, no leaks, no maintenance.

The result: lower energy costs and an underused lot turned into a working asset with no compromises to day-to-day activities.

Explore our Heliostation™ solar canopies and see what they can do for your business on our website: https://vctgroup.com/heliostation