The return of the PST here in British Columbia also means the return of the exemption for solar energy equipment. That means that for consumers solar energy systems will cost 7% less this month than last month . We are also seeing record low prices on photovoltaic modules. And a new drain-back solar thermal system that […]
A VREC client was featured in BC Hydro’s online newsletter. We installed a solar hot water system on the new home of these Vancouver residents.
Update: The exemption has been restored. See: http://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/topic/BED47DA4EBDBA60A5F28622B8B2E1451/uploads/sites/6/pst_exemption_and_refund_regulation.pdf The BC government is re-introducing the PST this spring. Under the prior PST program renewable energy systems (for example solar and wind) purchased in BC had a permanent exemption from the PST. Although the the government has promised to include all previous permanent exemptions in the new […]
Given the relative cost of solar energy and the resources needed to produce solar equipment, we believe that systems should be designed to optimize production. There are many factors that can contribute to a system preforming optimally and proper design is crucial. Unfortunately architects, builders and even solar installers do not always understand these design […]
Update: These are now all sold out. But we have similar modules starting at $0.82 /W for small quantities. Discounts available for larger quantities. We have some great pricing on a few models of solar photovoltaic modules. There are limited quantities of these modules available. Off-grid Price per W Price per Module Astronergy 190W […]
A CBC news story yesterday featured a home in Burnaby where VREC installed a photovoltaic (solar energy) system.
The recent storms and power outages here on BC’s south coast have many people thinking about how to generate power when the grid goes down. A solar photovoltaic (PV) system combined with a battery array is one option to consider.
We often have people contact us who are interested in taking their home or commercial building “off the grid.” Taking a building completely off the grid can be difficult and expensive. A more realistic target is a “net-zero” building. This type of building is still connected to the grid but produces as much power as […]
BC Hydro has applied to raise the rate paid for electricity generated under the net-metering program. This means that owners of solar photovoltaic, wind or micro-hydro energy systems will receive more for the excess energy they produce. Under the proposal rates will rise from 8.16 to 9.99 cents per kWh.
VREC was recently interviewed for an online Solar Panel Shopping Guide. Read about it here: http://ecoliving.scotiabank.com/articles/solar-panels-shopping-guide