VREC Installs first grid-tied photovoltaic system in North Vancouver

The first solar photovoltaic (PV) grid-tie system in the city of North Vancouver was installed July 23rd, 2006. The system produces clean electrical power from sunlight, and was installed on the roof of a house. This grid-tie system (where the household is able to sell electricity to the main electrical grid) is made possible under a net-metering program introduced two years ago by BC Hydro. Customers can produce their own power and sell any surplus generated to the BC Hydro grid. Power can also be drawn from the grid when needed. VREC installed the first grid-tied photovoltaic system in Vancouver and is proud to install the first in North Vancouver.