Category: News.
Posted by karen in Front, News, Our News, on June 20, 2017
Vancouver’s Mayor helped launch one of our recent photovoltaic installations today. The project is on the City of Vancouver’s Creekside Paddling Centre and was initiated by Solar Now. Funding for the project came from Clean Energy Canada, Community Energy Association, North Growth Fund, The Great Climate Race and Bullfrog Power. It is a 15.6 kW […]
Posted by karen in Front, News, Our News, on June 19, 2017
Last week our crew installed some high efficiency LG Neon-2 photovoltaic panels on a home in Vancouver. These panels have a module efficiency of 18.7% (if you are comparing make sure you look at module not cell efficiency). They also have a “all black” appearance which is an aesthetic that some people prefer. It will […]
Posted by karen in News, Our News, on May 31, 2017
We have had a few people ask about SolarGaps (https://solargaps.com), a new product that turns windows blinds into solar panels. Here are some things to consider about this product: Price The kickstarter price for a “medium” sized blind is $735 (USD). This is about the same size as a standard 60-cell module which we sell […]
Posted by karen in News, Our News, on April 29, 2017
Once again politicians and industry groups are attacking Vancouver’s policy to reduce the use of natural gas in the city. Not only do they get the basic nature of the policy wrong (it is not a ban), they also misrepresent the alternatives to natural gas. Induction Cooking The critics point out the many cooks and […]
Posted by karen in News, Our News, on March 20, 2017
We wanted to let you know about some special offers we currently have available. Micro Inverters Based on special pricing from the manufacturer for a limited time we are able to offer the 25 year extended warranty on micro-inveters at no extra charge. This will only be available on contracts signed before April 10th, 2017. […]
Posted by Rob Baxter in Front, News, Our News, on March 20, 2017
It’s the first day of spring, and VREC’s latest PV installation, an 8.1 kW system in Tsawwassen, BC, is switched on and already feeding plenty of power back to the grid. This 27-panel installation will likely more than offset the electrical consumption of the household. This installation for VREC marked our first time using 300-watt […]
Posted by karen in Front, News, Our News, on March 17, 2017
Normally we are installing solar energy systems to power buildings and the grid. But sometimes we get to work on smaller more portable systems. Last week the VREC crew designed and installed a solar energy system for a van. The van owner regularly camps out in his vehicle and has a deep cycle battery to […]
Posted by karen in News, Our News, on March 8, 2017
With the unusual snow fall here on BC’s south coast we have been getting a few questions about how snow fall will affect the performance of solar energy systems. If a photovoltaic panel is completely covered in thick snow it will stop producing power. However, there are few important things to keep in mind about […]
Posted by karen in News, Our News, on March 6, 2017
In addition to installing solar energy systems, VREC also installs EV (electric vehicle) chargers. We install models from a variety of manufacturers. However, the one most often requested is Clipper Creek. These highly rated chargers are made in the US. Here in Canada they are re-branded as “Sun Country.” We recently installed one of their […]
Posted by Rob Baxter in News, Our News, on March 1, 2017
Installing PV is different in every jurisdiction. Any number of factors can affect the price, productivity, and profitability of a solar array. Some of the more common factors across the globe are things like shading, weather patterns, and feed-in rates (what the utility pays you for your surplus electricity). VREC has installed both PV and […]