Solar Shingles Available in Vancouver
Posted by karen in Front, News, Our News, on January 28, 2015Dow’s Powerhouse solar energy shingles are now available in Canada and VREC is ready to install them here in Vancouver.
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Smart technology increasing solar thermal performance
Posted by Rob Baxter in Front, News, Our News, on November 21, 2014This summer, VREC installed a new solar pool heater on the roof of the Slumber Lodge in Hope, BC. Solar pool heaters have allowed for GHG-free 3-season pool use for decades. Water is simply circulated through hundreds of small rubberized tubes on the hot roof whenever the roof temperature exceeds that of the pool. The […]
Is Photovoltaic Energy better than BC’s Grid?
Posted by karen in Front, News, Our News, on November 5, 2014Often we are asked if it makes sense to install solar energy when we live in area where our electricity is primarily hydro power – a fairly “green” energy source. An IPPC study found that Solar Photovoltaic (PV) energy has a carbon intensity of 48 g CO2e / kWh. This figure includes full life-cycle emissions. […]
It’s Always Frequently Sunny in Tsawwassen
Posted by Rob Baxter in Front, News, Our News, on October 29, 2014
VREC has installed 2 new Photovoltaic projects in Tsawwassen, British Columbia.
Video Summerizes 10 years of Adding Solar to BC’s Grid
Posted by karen in Front, News, Our News, on September 29, 2014A new video summarizes the work VREC has done over the past 10 years to add solar energy to BC’s grid. This video was produced for the National Co-op Challenge. To learn more about the community owned energy project mentioned at the end of the video visit: www.solshare.ca
10 Years of Installing Renewable Energy
Posted by karen in Front, News, Our News, on September 11, 2014The summer of 2014 marks 10 years since Vancouver Renewable Energy incorporated. During those ten years we have installed solar energy systems on homes, businesses and public institutions. The installations have included solar photovoltaic (both grid-tie and off-grid) as well as solar thermal. Over the past 10 years we have watched the price of photovoltaic […]
Youth leading the way on sustainable solutions
Posted by Rob Baxter in News, Our News, on April 29, 2014A big thank you to Argyle Secondary School’s Environmental Club for inviting VREC to participate in their first Sustainability Fair, which brought in businesses and organizations from all over the lower mainland that are working toward goals of reducing our environmental footprint and sharing the tools to do so. While our mini solar hot water […]
Lower Mainland Resident Reaping Rewards from VREC Photovoltaic Array
Posted by Rob Baxter in Front, News, Our News, on April 22, 2014VREC recently received an email from Robin Hanvelt, a customer whose garage and house are now proudly bearing 21 solar photovoltaic panels. In most industries, no news is good news once a project is finished. So when an email popped up from Robin with the subject, “Should I expect this type of peak power in […]
Used Solar Energy Equipment for Sale
Posted by karen in Front, News, Our News, on April 14, 2014VREC 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: […]
BC Hydro Rates Rise
Posted by jenrashleigh in News, Our News, on April 7, 2014The 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 […]