Solar Thermal Portfolio

Completion Date: 2014 – Sep

Design and installation by VREC.

This installation was a 44 x 13 foot solar pool heating system that is helping the Slumber Lodge reduce their natural gas consumption considerably. The installation included an integrated gas heater to ensure that the pool is always at its optimal temperature through cold months, but it will always prioritize use of the sun if it’s shining.

On-line monitoring here: http://www.powerstripsolar.com/swimpc/04C044/

More details here: http://www.vrec.ca/blog/2014/11/21/smart-technologies-operators-increasing-solar-efficiency/

Completion Date: 2013 – Dec

Design and installation by VREC.

This installation included 2 main photovoltaic arrays (one on the house and one on the garage,) a solar hot water system, and a solar pool heating system.

Solar Pool Heating System

Completion Date: 2013 – June

Design and installation by VREC.

Solar Pool Heating System

Completion Date: 2012 – July

Design and installation by VREC.

Solar Pool Heating System

Completion Date: 2012 – May

Design and installation by VREC.

Solar Hot Water Heating

Completion Date: 2012 – January

Number of Panels: 3

Panel Manufacturer: Enerworks

Installation assistance by VREC.

Solar Domestic Hot Water System

Completion Date: 2011 – June

Installation assistance by VREC.

Solar Combination System – PV and domestic hot water

Completion Date: 2010 – Aug

Solar Pool Heating System
Completion Date: 2011 – Nov

Nominal System Size: 18.15 kW

Number of Panels: 9

Panel Manufacturer: Techno-Solis

Expected Annual Production: 8,911 kWh

Annual Greenhouse Gas Offsets: 1,595 kg

Solar Domestic Hot Water System
Panel Manufacturer: Solaris
System type: Drain-back
Date completed: Aug. 2011

Solar Domestic Hot Water System
Panel Manufacturer: Enerworks
Date completed: 2011