solar panels

Guillermo Hernandez, right, a soil scientist, and Camila Quiroz, a research intern from Peru, look over their plants in a research room used to simulate sunlight at the University of Alberta in Edmonton in this undated handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, Guillermo Hernandez Ramirez, University of Alberta. *MANDATORY CREDIT*

‘More connected’: Researchers looking at growing food under solar panels

Crop harvesting under solar panels is called agrivoltaics, a relatively new concept

 

The original and still working solar panel system on the Bulkley Canyon Ranch put out 155 kWh each. (Photo submitted)

A couple in New Hazelton “harvests the sun” in a solar panel operated ranch

A life reliant on solar panels is tough, but Laurie Gallant and Bill Crosson have it figured out

 

Crews install solar panels on a house as part of Solartility’s pilot project in Calgary in an undated handout photo. The company offers its residential solar clients access to bi-directional interval meters, meaning they can sell the electricity they generate onto the grid at times of peak demand only, maximizing the financial benefit. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Solartility

‘Virtual power plant’ model could convince more Albertans to switch to solar

Model allows people to choose when they use their solar power, including during peak usage times

 

Centennial House, a seniors complex in Naramata is going solar thanks to SkyFire Energy Systems who gifted them and installed solar panels. (Submitted)

Naramata seniors complex gifted solar panels

Centennial House is hosting a brief event to ‘throw the switch’ on Oct. 29

Centennial House, a seniors complex in Naramata is going solar thanks to SkyFire Energy Systems who gifted them and installed solar panels. (Submitted)
One of InSight’s 7-foot-wide solar panels imaged by the lander’s camera. (Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech)

Mars robot worked on by B.C. scientist powers down as dust settles over solar panels

The NASA InSight lander launched in 2018 to study the inside of Mars

One of InSight’s 7-foot-wide solar panels imaged by the lander’s camera. (Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech)
(Photo/University BC Okanagan)

UBCO researcher studying solar energy conversion tech

Results may lead to quicker development of more effective products

(Photo/University BC Okanagan)
The municipality of Summerland is considering two options to scale back its solar and storage project. Estimates provided in November showed costs of the project significantly higher than previous figures. (Unsplash)

Summerland to scale back solar project

Recent cost estimates for full project are considerably higher than earlier figures

The municipality of Summerland is considering two options to scale back its solar and storage project. Estimates provided in November showed costs of the project significantly higher than previous figures. (Unsplash)
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News David Large points to a solar panel array and a glass-enclosed sun room that provide electricity and heat to his energy efficient home in rural Sequim. FILE September 2018

Penticton looks at over $1.5M in residential solar panels in 2022

2021 saw over $800,000 in panels installed

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News David Large points to a solar panel array and a glass-enclosed sun room that provide electricity and heat to his energy efficient home in rural Sequim. FILE September 2018
The municipality of Summerland is revisiting the proposed solar and storage project as the costs of the proposed project have increased significantly. (Black Press file photo)

Summerland council to revisit scope of solar project

Latest cost estimates show significant increase in price of project

The municipality of Summerland is revisiting the proposed solar and storage project as the costs of the proposed project have increased significantly. (Black Press file photo)
The municipality of Summerland is exploring the concept of an eco-village development near the community’s solar project. (District of Summerland image)

Summerland council to examine eco-village development

Proposal calls for housing near community’s solar site

The municipality of Summerland is exploring the concept of an eco-village development near the community’s solar project. (District of Summerland image)
An oversight committee has been formed for an eco-village which will be constructed near Summerland’s proposed solar and battery storage project. (Black Press file photo)

Oversight committee formed for Summerland’s eco-village project

Initial meetings have been held to plan methodology

An oversight committee has been formed for an eco-village which will be constructed near Summerland’s proposed solar and battery storage project. (Black Press file photo)
Summerland has received conditional approval for $6 million in federal funding to build a one-megawatt solar array to provide power to the community. (Stock photo)

Eco-village development proposed for area around Summerland’s solar site

Proponent believes concept could help to extend Summerland’s sewer system

Summerland has received conditional approval for $6 million in federal funding to build a one-megawatt solar array to provide power to the community. (Stock photo)
Summerland has received conditional approval for $6 million in federal funding to build a one-megawatt solar array to provide power to the community. (Stock photo)

Summerland council reaffirms solar project in 4-3 vote

Coun. Richard Barkwill had earlier written letters in opposition to initiative

Summerland has received conditional approval for $6 million in federal funding to build a one-megawatt solar array to provide power to the community. (Stock photo)
A solar star erected in Lake Country by three boys is a beacon of hope for all. (Carrie Gilmour photo)

Okanagan kids light up Christmas amid COVID-19

Solar Star shines on the hillside, spreading joy for the holiday season

A solar star erected in Lake Country by three boys is a beacon of hope for all. (Carrie Gilmour photo)
Solar panels have been installed on the roof of Summerland’s municipal hall building. (Contributed)

Solar panels installed at Summerland’s municipal hall

Power from energy project expected to provide five per cent of building’s power use

Solar panels have been installed on the roof of Summerland’s municipal hall building. (Contributed)