Thank you, Mr. Chair, for the time. I wish I had a little bit more because I have a lot of things that I would like to talk about.
I want to ask each of you a question.
My first question will be to the solar industry.
For the other two, Mr. Chrapko, I would like you to talk to us when we get to you about the technology and innovation involved in your process.
I want to ask the same question of Mr. Schmidt. I understand that you spoke about using propane and butane to enhance recovery of the oil sands. Can you talk about the innovation involved there? I understand that you're using a technology involving radio frequency. Could you be prepared to talk about that technique and the innovation involved in it?
I want to start with solar. Mr. MacLellan, I have just a couple of observations. When you talk about the subsidization from Germany, if my math is right, it costs them about $125,000 per job in direct subsidization. A few years ago, I looked at putting some solar panels on my property. I live on a farm towards the end of the grid. One of the issues—and I see that from the subsidization—is the cost. There's a high cost involved if people are going to participate in solar. Also, there has been a short lifespan for the product.
Can you tell us what you have done in the last five years that has changed either the length of time that the technology can be used or the cost of the technology? You showed us a very innovative product here this morning. What are some of those things that you've been doing?