VREC currently has the following used solar energy equipment for sale: SolarSheat 1500 solar hot air panel Xantrex GT 3.0 grid-tie inverter (3.o kW) 4 Flat Plate Solar Hot Water Panels (3′ x 6′) Please contact us if you are interested in purchasing any of these. We can also install these items for you. Note: […]
The rate came into effect April 1, 2014. “We’re investing in our electricity system and keeping rates as low as possible. The 10-year plan for BC Hydro rates ensures predictable rates and reasonable increases. A rate increase of nine per cent takes effect on April 1, 2014.” BC Hydro It was no April fools joke […]
Vancouver Renewable Energy (VREC) had another record breaking year in 2013 for solar photovoltaic systems installation.
This June will mark seven years that North Vancouver resident Dough Horn has been producing all of his electrical needs from a solar energy system on his roof.
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 […]
One of our suppliers, Canadian Solar Inc., just announced a year end sale on their PV panels. To take advantage of this sale, please Contact Us to place your order before Dec.31, 2012. Two modules are on sale: 240 Watt mono-crystalline : […]