Another East Van Home Installs Solar 2024 was our 20th year of leading the energy transition in BC. We set a new record for solar energy installations this year. One of the installs was this 7.2 kW photovoltaic system installed in Vancouver. It uses 400 W Bauer modules (panels) and a SolarEdge 7.6 KW, 1Ø […]
Comments on BC Hydro 2024 Rate Design 1. Removal of Step Two Rate for Residential Customers Encouraging the adoption of heat pumps and electrical vehicles is important part of the energy transition that need to occur if we are to avoid catastrophic climate change. The current two step rate structure does discourage the adoption of […]
Update on Incentives for Solar Energy in BC The following incentives are currently available in BC: PST Exemption Systems purchased in BC are exempt from PST. Solar panels are always exempt Other equipment is exempt if purchased at the same time as panels (same invoice) but not batteries Canada Greener Home Loan Interest free […]
Solar Powered Awards Eclipse Awards in Vancouver is partly powered by 2.56 kW photovoltaic system that we installed in 2019. It uses 320 W Hanwha QPEAK 320W 60 cell, modules (panels) and APS Inverters. Online monitoring available at: http://www.apsystemsema.com/ema/intoDemoUser.action?id=000000006afd73b2016b0209b4550d40 So next time you need award or recognition items you can some that are solar […]
Solar in Delta This 20 kW photovoltaic system was installed in Delta. It uses 400 W Bauer 400 W M10HBB Module modules (panels) and a SolarEdge 7.6 KW, 1Ø Grid Tied Inverter, AFCI HD WAVE. Online monitoring available at:https://monitoringpublic.solaredge.com/solaredge-web/p/site/public?name=DeltaSO722#/dashboard
What Bill Tieleman Gets Wrong about the Coming Electrical Shortage in BC Bill Tieleman has written a commentary for the @GreorgiaStraight on the hydroelectricity supply situation in BC (https://www.straight.com/city-culture/bc-needs-affordable-dependable-energy-choices). He is correct that the current drought situation has resulted in legitimate concerns about how we meet our energy needs. But is the solution to abandon […]
More Solar Energy in Tsawwassen This 15.2 kW photovoltaic system was installed in Tsawwassen. It uses 400 W Bauer modules (panels) and a SolarEdge inverter with optmizers. During the first full month of production (September) it generated 1,2100 kWh of clean electricity. Online monitoring available at: https://monitoringpublic.solaredge.com/solaredge-web/p/site/public?name=Tsawwassen2308#/dashboard
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Solar PPAs in Zone 2 Communities Businesses in communities like Anahim Lake, Nimpo Lake, Bella Coola and Haida Gwaii can install solar energy without any upfront costs and potentially save money through a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). These communities are pay electrical rates based BC Hydro’s Zone 2 tariff. That means they pay higher rates […]
This 4.06 kW photovoltaic system was installed by VREC in Burnaby. It uses Heliene 280W Modules (Canadian Made) with micro-inverters. It has been delivering clean energy to the home for over four years now.