Tag: Solar Project
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Solar Panels: 18 Day Assessment (Part 1)
in: Observation
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 prepared a Solar Project Page that provides more details including: the project timeline, system design, technology description, monthly power generation estimates and…
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Power Generation
in: Event
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 the solar panels located on the roof. They generate DC power that is fed to the inverter (on the right…
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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 allows them to slide the panels up the ladder by pulling on a rope. This approach to raising the panels…
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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 wiring. Tomorrow, they are expected to complete this work, as well as the wiring. Thursday, the panels will be installed,…
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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 solar panels, however the revised design was able to include one additional panel. This was done by changing the configuration…