- In the last six years, SSREC has been instrumental in the installation of close to 110 solar arrays on roofs of residential and community buildings, and a few ground mounts, around the Southern Gulf Islands
- We’ve installed close to 3000 panels with a total capacity exceeding 850 kW
- These PV arrays generate close to 900,000 kWh of electricity a year, while preventing the emission of almost 300 metric tons of carbon dioxide every year over hydroelectricity
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Musings on capturing solar energy to provide energy for a battery electric vehicle (BEV)
By Tom Mommsen & Risa Smith With British Columbia phasing out the sale of vehicles with internal combustion engines (ICEV) in the next dozen years and switching to battery electric vehicles (BEVs), [...]
Update on the workings and achievements of SSREC
SSREC encourages islanders to go solar and provides help along the way, from planning, advising, assessments and recommending the appropriate equipment to installation. And save a few bucks along the way. Luckily, [...]
Professional solar panel cleaning available on all the Southern Gulf Islands
David on Galiano Island who cleans windows has expanded into cleaning solar panels on all the Southern Gulf Island (islandsolarclean.com & islandsolarclean@gmail.com) and has all the special equipment necessary to do so. [...]
New on the SSREC website: Live Feed of a Solar System Monitoring Dashboard
Curious about what a grid-tie solar installation with SSREC is all about? Get an instant glimpse into how it works by viewing the actual live data of a solar system currently running [...]
Transition Roadmaps to 100% Renewable Energy for 145 Countries
Another comprehensive overview report about the potential of renewable energy systems around the world was updated and published in June 2022. As stated in the report’s conclusion, “The world needs a rapid [...]
Research Review Shows that 100% Renewable Energy Systems Worldwide is Feasible
According to a major review of research on 100% renewable energy systems published in July 2022, “The main conclusion of the vast majority of 100% renewable energy systems studies is that such [...]
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Want to invest in solar power in your community? Want solar power but live in an apartment? Got a sunny rooftop, but can't afford solar panels? Solar co-operatives have popped up across the country to...
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Climate & Energy Action Awards - Community Energy Association
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Climate and Energy Action Awards presented at UBCM for Community Energy Planning, Municipal Operations, and public sector collaboration
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Community Solar in BC – A Short Primer
This article was first published in early 2017, and since then the community of Hudson’s Hope has been busy installing 500 kW solar PV on public buildings, and the Upper Nicola Band is embarking on a 15 MW solar project, while two independent utilities (Summerland, New Westminster) have seen the light and follow Nelson in installing community solar. On the negative side, BC Hydro’s standing offer programs have since been suspended, and BC Hydro is attacking the net-metering program with an application to the BC Utilities Commission to limit net-metering. Link: http://www.bcuc.com/ApplicationView.aspx?ApplicationId=629