Passive Solar on the family farm in Glassville- BE, PS
This newer home was built next to their family farm, and is set into a south-facing hill. The owners took advantage of this feature to include passive solar design elements, such as large windows on the south side of the home, and with large overhangs to provide shade during the summer. The north wall of the basement is buried by the hill, and the south-facing walk-out basement leads into the yard. The family finds this home very comfortable and efficient. …
9 kW and 500 W photovoltaic system in Mount Carleton- SE
Mount Carleton Provincial Park has relied upon propane and diesel fuel to provide power to its facility, as it is too far from the electricity grid. However, in recent years, the price of these fuels has been steadily rising, leading to increasing costs for the park. As a way to simultaneously reduce long-term energy costs and meet environmental sustainability goals, the Park has decided to invest in solar energy. …
2.4kW Wind Turbine on School in Shippagan- WIND
“Expertise in this field is difficult to find and that he had to be very resourceful to get the project completed”, according to the project coordinator for this project. Among other things, this turbine is used to power this Shippagan school’s small ecological radio. An ecological greenhouse should be set up soon at the school since at the moment, it is a large system not being used to its maximum capacity. The unused energy is sent to the electrical grid through a net meter, pictured below. If repeating this project, the coordinator would choose the same type of turbine, but …
Solar Hot Water in Caraquet- SE
According to Mr. Robichaud, this system is very efficient as it does not take much sunlight to power it since, in addition to sunlight, it also use UV rays to heat the water on the roof. …
Solar Hot Water on apartment building in Bois-Blanc- SE
In 1997, seeing the constant rise in electricity costs, this apartment owner decided to install solar panels on his building. If he were to repeat this project, the owner says he would install the same type, but would make use of the system’s full potential to heat both the hot water tanks along with the building’s floors. This solar system runs 3 large 270 L (60 gal.) tanks totalling 820 L (180 gal.) which supply hot water for 18 tenants. With a lifespan of more than 35 years, it was rated the best solar system at the time and won first prize in North America. …
1.05 kW Photovoltaic System on School in Caraquet- SE
The best-performing and most impressive system I have seen to date. A model worth going to see. Starting this year, this school will offer a course on renewable energy. Delta Control. …
2.4 kW Wind Turbine on School in Caraquet- WIND
The best-performing and most impressive system I have seen to date. A model worth going to see. Starting this year, this school will offer a course on renewable energy. …
2.3 kW Wind Turbine in Bertrand- WIND
The client noted that the government should offer grants to the general public to encourage such projects. This system runs a pump in the stable, 11 fluorescent lights, and several outlets. It provides power for the entire workshop, for its many 110-V electrical devices. The owner’s future plans for the project are to power his house with this type of system in the event of an electrical failure. He is now thinking about installing solar panels, to supplement the system on sunny, but not windy, days. If he were starting again, he would install a larger turbine. His current system can …
3 kW Vertical Axis Wind Turbine in Lamèque- WIND
Peak power for this system is 5 kW. Can run the park’s 8 computers, most of the lights, the 2 fridges, and many other things. Also, the upcoming projects for this turbine would supply energy for lighting our observation tower and the footbridge that winds through our estuary. …
Off-grid House in Bois-Blanc- SE
When told the price of bringing utility lines to their home would cost $30,000, these homeowners decided they would embrace the do-it-yourself attitude and bring their home off-grid themselves. Happy with the quality and brand of the panels, the owners are very satisfied with their system. One change they would make however would be sure to hire certified installers, as they believe that would further lower costs and complications. The system runs everything in the house operating on 110 V, including the sound system, TV, fridge, and lighting. They received very little service from his dealer and had to complete the project …
