Tag: Solar Project

  • Solar Panels: 18 Day Assessment (Part 1)

    Solar Panels: 18 Day Assessment (Part 1)

    The intent of this article is to provide a summary of the experience installing a solar-based electric power generation system and the benefits. For those interested in more details of the system itself I have…

  • Power Generation

    Power Generation

    Yesterday we connected to the grid.  We now supply electrical power to PowerStream (Ontario Hydro).   Meters The meter on the left records 1 KW generated.   The power generation system of course starts with…

  • Installing the Solar Panels

    Installing the Solar Panels

    Yesterday, the crew completed the rack which is the frame mounted on the roof to hold the panels.  Today, they are installing the solar panels. 23 of them. They have rigged up an elevator that…

  • Installation Begins

    Installation Begins

    Today, the solar panel installation step of the project began.  It is expected to take 4 days. The  team started to install the rails, which is the framework that will hold the panels and the…

  • Design Complete

    The design for our solar panel installation has been completed and approved (by me).  The installer has informed us that they will be here Tuesday to start the work.   The original bid included 22…