Often 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. […]
VREC has installed 2 new Photovoltaic projects in Tsawwassen, British Columbia.
A 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
The 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 […]
A 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 […]
VREC 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 […]
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.