Scarborough manufacturer Samco Solar is investing in a greener, more renewable form of energy, creating more local jobs in the process. The company is looking to expand its plant at Kennedy Road And Ellesmere Road as it becomes a bigger player in the solar energy market.

Having a sloped, southward facing roof that receives full sun light between 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. are just some of the requirements that Diane Gillies and her fiancée, Rock Jethwa, need in order to install a hot water solar system on their East York home.