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VULCAN SOLAR PARKMay, 2015
Introduction
o The Town of Vulcan will be building a “Solar Park”, based on the concepts of energy efficiency, aesthetics, and energy production.
o This is the first of its kind in Canada
o Initial funding is provided by the Alberta Energy Innovation Fund
What is Solar Power?
o Solar energy is the conversion of sunlight into electricity. o Directly with photovoltaic cellso Indirectly with concentrated solar power.
o We will incorporate this with aesthetically pleasing mounting systems.
What is a Solar Park?
o The term “Solar Park” is usually associated with large scale photovoltaic power applications supplying power at a utility level.
o For our purposes we are using the term in the aesthetic sense. Photovoltaic power applications will be integrated into a public venue as solar tree’s.
Solarcentury
Sol
What is a Solar Tree?
Cherokee 2012
Solar Mallee Tree’s 2005
London, OntarioRoss Lovegrove Solar
TreeSolar Tree Foundation
Solar concept - Vinaccia Integral Design
Spotlight Solar, 2013
Vulcan
Project Site
Need site picture
Project Site
Vulcan Business Development Society (VBDS)
Centre street
Former gas stations
VULCAN SOLAR PARKSecond Concept
Artistic Solar Panels
Landscape with Solar Glass
Conventional Panel Structures
Time lines
For Energy Innovation Funding This project is expected to last 18 months. Approval to begin project development from
Alberta Energy Innovation Approval from AESO, Alberta Energy for electricity
production and electricity offsets Begin building All production infrastructure are built and installed First electrical production, Commissioned EXTENSIONS: will extend past July 30, if other
sources of funding are secured.
Milestones Past
Secure land No rental fee Long term lease agreements Can build on site Can use site for public
Welding Course Completed with CCHS Designed to engage the
students Solar Seminars
4 Completed Designed to engage the
community Solar Design Challenge
Completed with the high school students
Prizes were given for design concepts
Request for Proposal To work with design
Recent Request for quote
Awarded to Goose Creek
Design Build based on artistic panels
Concept Design Completed as guide
for Design build Grant Application;
New grants Begin application
process to extend funding
Extra funding
Bullfrog Application of $30,000 for green solar initiative. Will be applied to artistic panels Applied for by Vulcan
Alberta Innovates Technology Futures Application for $300,000 from AITF technology application program Will be applied to increased park capacity. Applied for by Goose Creek
Marketing for benches, tables and light bollards Benches
$2500 to purchase the bench / permanent advertising Picnic Table
$3500 to purchase the table / permanent advertising Light bollard
1500 to purchase a light / permanent advertising Elevators $500/yr for advertising or $5000 for permanent
Education and Development
o Focus is on education and developmento Included in this project will be:
o Signage and demonstration information packageso Solar energyo Energy production integration into a community scapeo Energy efficiencyo Vulcan branding initiative
o Real time monitoring (power production, usage?)o Monitor total, and instantaneous energy production, display at the
High School, and Usage if possibleo Seminar development
o Application of renewable energy into green spaceo Applied research
o Using energy production and usage, plot savings over years.o Also work with social research to determine the affect of the solar
park on the community
Community Engagement
Seeking contributions from the community for; In-kind contributions
Materials Park Benches ($2500 to purchase a bench / advertising permanent) Picnic Tables ($3500 to purchase a table / advertising permanent) light bollards ($1500 to purchase a light / advertising permanent) wall of fame (sponsor to build $2500) art
Labour Cash contributions from individuals, local businesses, civic
organizations, etc… Purchase of advertising/naming
Name on a solar elevator or solar module $500/yr to assist with maintenance of the park. Or $5000 one time payment.
All partners and contributions will be displayed on signage in the park.
