tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68996805440140936662011-11-27T15:51:27.824-08:00SOLAR THERMAL(SDHW)Solar Hot water news and information for Kamloops BC, Canada. Also covering exciting developments throughout the world as this Industry continues to grow.Geoffrey Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13616506723962895011noreply@blogger.comBlogger191100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6899680544014093666.post-21053707919690200722010-01-07T10:25:00.001-08:002010-01-08T16:21:29.087-08:00It's a new decade with Hawaii leading the way <!--[endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Geoffrey Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13616506723962895011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6899680544014093666.post-18596537022081903632009-12-22T09:52:00.000-08:002009-12-22T09:52:12.745-08:00Australia To Commence Electric Hot Water System Phase Out In 2010 : Renewable Energy NewsAustralia To Commence Electric Hot Water System Phase Out In 2010 : Renewable Energy NewsGeoffrey Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13616506723962895011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6899680544014093666.post-34905544329449630262009-11-24T13:20:00.000-08:002009-11-24T13:20:14.778-08:00ANSI Approves Solar Energy Code - Green Building, Solar Power, Codes And Standards - EcoHome MagazineThe American National Standard Institute has come up with standards that they are hoping all jurisdictions will adopt. Why does this concern Canada? Well I probably wouldn't have mentioned this article except for the direction that the Americans are taking is what we should be doing as well. One of the requirement changes, * allows for the installation of single-wall heat exchangers for solar Geoffrey Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13616506723962895011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6899680544014093666.post-88873603468185449832009-11-12T09:12:00.000-08:002009-11-12T09:12:56.073-08:00Nelson looks at Green heating/CoolingThe city of Nelson is looking for proposals for a district heating/cooling system that would utilize the lake. They are also looking at Solar Thermal heating to be an integral part of the design for this project.B.C. town looking at lake for heating, cooling - The Globe and MailGeoffrey Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13616506723962895011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6899680544014093666.post-50285844132856668792009-10-29T09:38:00.000-07:002009-10-29T09:43:15.962-07:00The First Solar Thermal Power Plant in CanadaImage via WikipediaMedicine Hat could be the first Canadian city to install a solar thermal power plant. The solar thermal installation would generate steam and supply it to the existing natural gas power plant to generate electricity with the steam instead of natural gas. If the project goes forward it will generate up to 1 MW of electricity.CBC News - Consumer Life - Medicine Hat looks to solarGeoffrey Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13616506723962895011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6899680544014093666.post-89089773409239301762009-10-26T12:54:00.000-07:002009-10-26T12:54:20.913-07:00Team Germany wins repeat in Solar Decathlon | Green Tech - CNET NewsNews and information on the 2009 Solar Decathlon results, with links to the Solar Decathlon site.Team Germany wins repeat in Solar Decathlon | Green Tech - CNET NewsGeoffrey Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13616506723962895011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6899680544014093666.post-4599249751090371222009-10-26T12:38:00.000-07:002009-10-26T12:38:51.857-07:00Solar Thermal included in 30 initiatives to grow green industry in New YorkLaunch Solar Thermal Grant Program: A study funded by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority ( NYSERDA ) identified New York City as the “most favorable” location in New York State for solar thermal systems which use sunlight to provide heat for hot water and space heating. Despite the fact that solar thermal tends to have a shorter payback period than other renewable energyGeoffrey Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13616506723962895011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6899680544014093666.post-58328585223477244992009-10-09T08:12:00.001-07:002009-10-09T08:12:00.161-07:00Introducing the Most Efficient Solar Power in the WorldIntroducing the Most Efficient Solar Power in the WorldPosted using ShareThisGeoffrey Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13616506723962895011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6899680544014093666.post-13266724371245593882009-10-01T12:39:00.001-07:002009-10-01T12:50:06.072-07:00Markham takes steps to become leaders in SolarIn Ontario, the town of Markham has started an initiative that will see 500 residential solar thermal installations take place helping them further reduce the towns energy consumption and green house gas emissions. This program complements the other initiatives that the city has taken with regards to renewable energy. Markham is well on it's way to become a leader in Canada for renewable energy Geoffrey Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13616506723962895011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6899680544014093666.post-7324107769540090362009-09-25T15:11:00.001-07:002009-09-25T15:11:05.259-07:00BCLocalNews.com - Colwood looks for federal dollars to fund solar projectsBCLocalNews.com - Colwood looks for federal dollars to fund solar projectsShared via AddThisGeoffrey Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13616506723962895011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6899680544014093666.post-46627580204843510892009-09-21T11:43:00.001-07:002009-09-21T11:43:48.396-07:00On Wood Road: Couple continues 'solar' lifestyleOn Wood Road: Couple continues 'solar' lifestylePosted using ShareThisGeoffrey Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13616506723962895011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6899680544014093666.post-88280162787279025552009-09-18T09:50:00.001-07:002009-09-18T09:50:12.521-07:00Forty eight thousand solar grants approved and counting - Kilkenny Advertiser - September 18, 2009.Forty eight thousand solar grants approved and counting - Kilkenny Advertiser - September 18, 2009.Shared via AddThisGeoffrey Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13616506723962895011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6899680544014093666.post-23385362094896230872009-08-24T13:19:00.001-07:002009-08-24T13:19:22.641-07:00Hot Sun Equals Hot WaterArticle about a new luxury hotel, operated by Hilton, using Solar to heat it's hot water.Hot Sun Equals Hot WaterShared via AddThisGeoffrey Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13616506723962895011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6899680544014093666.post-37439972615406530362009-08-06T12:32:00.001-07:002009-08-06T12:32:58.735-07:00EETimes.com - Startup eSolar switches on solar thermal plantEETimes.com - Startup eSolar switches on solar thermal plantShared via AddThisGeoffrey Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13616506723962895011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6899680544014093666.post-10354965765732341802009-08-04T10:50:00.000-07:002009-08-04T11:03:53.944-07:00Solar Thermal Report Now OnlineSolar Thermal Report Now OnlineCovers the US industry.Canada's industry is similar having grants available that are stimulating the industry as well as being a relatively small industry with no where to go but up.Geoffrey Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13616506723962895011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6899680544014093666.post-87736586497968543942009-08-04T10:31:00.000-07:002009-08-04T10:31:46.743-07:00Solar Thermal Energy in the US Gets a Shot in the ArmSolar Thermal Energy in the US Gets a Shot in the ArmGeoffrey Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13616506723962895011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6899680544014093666.post-67792711003165826882009-06-23T11:03:00.000-07:002009-06-23T13:55:05.776-07:00Types of Solar Thermal SystemsThere are quite a few different types of Solar Thermal systems available. Now with all of these different types of systems how do you figure out what systems is best for your heating needs. In some cases the climate can play a big factor in deciding what systems are appropriate. Lets cover the different types of systems first.Non-Glazed Collectors:Image by jzawodn via FlickrThese types of Geoffrey Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13616506723962895011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6899680544014093666.post-8391493891674660732009-06-22T08:57:00.000-07:002009-06-22T10:58:10.562-07:00Solar thermal market grows 51.4% in the European Union Solar thermal market grows 51.4% in the European Union The European Union’s solar thermal market has clearly exceeded forecasts with 51.4% growth in 2008, equivalent to approximately 3,238.5 MWth. According to data presented in the latest EurObserv'ER solar thermal barometer, 20,000 MWth of solar Geoffrey Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13616506723962895011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6899680544014093666.post-61297370386686586552009-06-19T08:48:00.000-07:002009-06-19T09:16:51.684-07:00Why SolarThe concept of using sun as an energy source is not new; even during ancient times the Greeks, the Chinese and the Native Americans were using the sun to warm their homes and keep them disease free.So the question should be why not solar.With all the energy that the sun is sending our way it wouldn't take much to satisfy our power needs through solar. I know it will take time but the technology Geoffrey Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13616506723962895011noreply@blogger.com0