January 31, 2018

I was at the supermarket the other day, shopping for my weekly groceries when I strolled into the seafood section. One thing I haven’t bought in a while was a piece of Pacific Salmon. The kind of piece that you cut up into steaks or cook as one large fillet with just the right amount … Continue reading “Taking back Control of costs through Solar”

January 20, 2018

You may have seen graphs, articles, videos etc. telling you how much energy is consumed by the agricultural sector. It’s not our business to tell you what you should eat, but it is our business to help you lower your energy use, generate your own energy and save money while doing it. The question we … Continue reading “Agricultural Energy-Efficiency”

December 21, 2017

In early December 2018 we received an update with the current numbers for the Alberta Residential and Commercial Solar Program rebates as follows: 322 solar power projects funded 234 applications under consideration Average project sizes, for both solar systems under consideration and ones that have been funded: Residential solar: 7.2 KW, Commercial solar: 370 KW (with large variation in … Continue reading “Alberta Residential and Commercial Solar Program Updates”

December 11, 2017

Dandelion Renewables began by conducting energy-efficiency studies for residential and commercial customers. Since then, we have had one or two energy-efficiency projects running at a time. Below is a portfolio of some of our energy-efficiency achievements and projects we have completed: Residential electrical energy assessments including energy monitoring, equipment installations, upgrade of furnace motors, and … Continue reading “Energy-Efficiency Portfolio”

December 2, 2017

  A heap of off-grid solar power systems were installed in Saskatchewan, Alberta and especially in British Columbia decades ago. They used to be the only solar electric options available before net metering and micro-generation regulations took place. Some of these old systems still operate nowadays and there is a generation of off-grid solar installers … Continue reading “Off-grid Solar Power Design Innovations”

October 6, 2016

On October 5th, 2016, the Alberta Government launched The Alberta Indigenous Solar Program and Community Energy Program. The programs will provide grants to Alberta native communities and organizations to support solar energy systems and energy efficiency on facilities owned by Indigenous or organizations of the First Nations people. Alberta Indigenous Solar Program provides funding for … Continue reading “Alberta Indigenous Solar and Community Energy Program”

February 5, 2016

Growing Forward 2 On-Farm Solar PV program was announced today. The program funding will apply to micro-generation sites, where generated on-farm solar power will be used to offset the farm power consumption. The focus of this incentive will be on supporting both the environmentally friendly energy generation and energy efficiency. The level of funding depends … Continue reading “Growing Forward On-Farm Solar PV Program is Announced”

May 11, 2014

Solar-powered carport could be a great option if a homeowner: needs a shelter for the car, or is concerned with high prices on new garage construction in Alberta, or has limitations from municipal regulations or fire safety considerations, or plans to purchase a plug-in EV in the future. Solar carport will generate for a homeowner … Continue reading “Solar Powered Carport”

December 19, 2013

There are very few options when it comes to solar for residential homeowners, they can look at going solar ready, or getting either an off-grid or grid-tie solar system. Solar ready is something that can be done at either the design or construction stages of building a new home. Either of the two solar systems … Continue reading “Solar ready for residential homeowners”

November 8, 2013

What is the capture price of solar vs wind in Alberta?   The positive correlation between Alberta hourly pool prices and hourly solar generation results in solar capturing higher prices than an average power pool price. In fact, the power pool naturally observes higher power demands from businesses during a daytime. Also, the air conditioning … Continue reading “Capture Price of Solar vs Wind in Alberta”

May 26, 2013

George Ivanchikov (13 years old) created coverage of 4 community leagues solar installations that Dandelion Renewables completed this month. Enjoy the video!

May 1, 2013

Dandelion Renewables is installing this week solar power systems on 4 community leagues in Edmonton: Rossdale, Riverdale, West Jasper Place and Ritchie. Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues and City of Edmonton contributed last year $110,000 to facilitate installation on seven community leagues and EFCL building as well. Each system will have a web monitor installed … Continue reading “Solar for Edmonton Community Leagues”