In 2006, Cape Jourimain Nature Centre, at the foot of the Confederation Bridge, installed a small photovoltaic panel to run the water pump for a demonstration water fountain.
- Cape Jourimain’s 60 W photovoltaic panel generates electricity when the sun is out.
- The current flows in one direction (like a battery) and thus the electricity generated is termed direct current (DC).
- There is no battery to store electricity. Even minor shading will cut the circuit and stop the pump from running.
Cape Jourimain also has a net-metered 10 kW turbine, an extensive system of composting toilets, uses rainwater for hand washing, geothermal energy for heating in the winter and cooling in the summer, and a solar hot water panel that preheats the water for the kitchen.
To view Cape Jourimain’s other features, please visit the following links:
