Orcaview Terrace | Viridian Energy Co-op

Orcaview Terrace

Chemainus, BC

Canada

This installation took place over three stages in 2017. The first stage was completed in March with 18 panels installed on the west roof; Stage 2 involved an additional 12 modules on the East, and finally, stage 3 had an additional 10 modules added to the west.

The total system resulted in a 13kW grid-tie system to complement the high-efficiency Built Green home.

40 x Canadian Solar 325W

AP Systems Micro-Inverters

Schletter Racking

FAQ: Can I go Off-Grid?

Yes! But you may not want to....

Of course it's technically possible to go off-grid but in reality, for most people, it's both cost prohibitive and in many cases once the various systems are explained people who are on the grid get much more band for the buck by going grid-tie. Click on the Learn button above and learn about the various systems.

FAQ: What is "Net Metering"

“Net metering” is the program and agreement with the utility (BC Hydro) that keeps track of how much electricity a solar array puts back into the grid. Excess solar power fed back to the grid is measured by the smart meter and you are then given energy credits against the energy you use from BC Hydro. This is calculated each billing period and you pay the net. If your solar array produces more than the household electricity used in a year, BC Hydro will buy that electricity from the homeowner at a fixed rate.

http://bchydro.com/netmetering