Solar Panels

Open-Sky Co-operative Solar Array

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OpenSky’s new building is now net-zero, and will be able to also support the energy uses of their barn and the garden shed where they use other tools with the energy created by the array.

Laura Hunter, Executive Director of Open Sky Co-operative, a charity that serves neurodivergent youth, spoke with EOS Eco-Energy about a recently installed a solar array atop Open Sky’s Baker Space building. The new building is now net-zero, and Open Sky will be able to also support the energy uses of their barn and the garden shed and various tools thanks to the energy created by the array. Laura Hunter says that Open Sky is happy to be part of greening the grid. 

Bill Johnstone Memorial Park solar array (12kW)

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The Bill Johnstone Memorial Park solar array (12 kW) was installed by Vertex Solar Solutions on November 12,  2022. In 2023, they produced a total of 12,670 kWh. At 0.3 kilograms of carbon dioxide equivalent per kWh, this solar array reduced Tantramar’s emissions by approximately 3,800 kilograms in 2023.

 

The Vertex Solar team poses after installing the Bill Johnstone Memorial Park Solar Array

The 12kW system will supply 72% of the Bill Johnstone Memorial Activity Center’s annual electricity, with approximately 15,346 kWh of solar electricity used per year. The solar system will reduce emissions by 315 tonnes of carbon dioxide and help the municipality significantly lower utility costs for the building.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Below  is a screenshot of the monthly kWh data from the AP Systems site.

 

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Port Elgin Regional School

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 In September 2023, twenty-four ground mounted 450 watt panels were installed. The panels have concrete footings and are placed at a 45-degree angle to capture maximum sunlight.  The panels will power a geothermal heating system for the 30 x 60 ft greenhouse, allowing the school to grow vegetables with renewable energy for the school cafeteria, … Read more