P. Anna PaddonElect MLA May 14 2013 BC Provincial Election

Energy: The Environment and Renewable Energy

Energy: The Environment and Renewable Energy

P. Anna PaddonElect MLA May 14 2013 BC Provincial Election

Energy: The Environment and Renewable Energy

P. Anna PaddonElect MLA May 14 2013 BC Provincial Election

According to many renewable energy experts, a small "hybrid" electric system that combines home wind electric and home solar electric (photovoltaic or PV) technologies offers several advantages over either

single system.In much of the United States, wind speeds are low in the summer when the sun shines brightest and longest.

The wind is strong in the winter when less sunlight is available. Because the peak operating times for wind and solar systems occur at different times of the day and year, hybrid systems are more likely to produce

power when you need it.Many hybrid systems are stand-alone systems, which operate "off-grid" -- not connect ed to an electricity distribution system. For the times when neither the wind nor the solar system are producing, most hybrid systems provide power through batteries and/or an engine generator powered by conventional fuels, such

as diesel. If the batteries run low, the engine generator can provide power and recharge the batteries.Adding an engine generator makes the system more complex, but modern electronic controllers can operate these systems automatically. An engine generator can also reduce the size of the other components needed

for the system. Keep in mind that the storage capacity must be large enough to supply electrical needs during non-charging periods. Battery banks are typically sized to supply the electric load for one to three

days.For more information, see our sections on:

• ··Small Solar Electric Systems • ··Small Wind Electric Systems

• ··Small Stand-Alone Home Energy Systems External Resources

DOE’s Homer Renewable System Evaluation Tool University of Massachusetts’ Hybrid Power System Simulation Model

Wind & Solar Energy

http://energy.gov/energysaver/articles/hybrid-wind-and-solar-electric-systems

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Wind & Solar Energy

P. Anna PaddonElect MLA May 14 2013 BC Provincial Election

Bent Tree Wind Farm Freeborn County Minnesota Alliant Ind.

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EnergyJanuary 25 2013

First Nations Partnerships- Sponsored by MNP

With more than 50 First Nations in the Vancouver Island region, many opportunities exist for partnerships that help spur economic growth, business and property development and create jobs.

Focus on partnership and success present, and unfolding, with First Nations on Vancouver Island, in BC, Canada, and in the United States. Provide dialogue with First Nation leaders about economic capacity building especially in rural areas. This will provide a chance to know First Nation and non-First Nation people. Understanding education, business, and funding needs, creates a working relationships that is necessity and economically structured to mutual advantage on new projects throughout the region.

Dan Smith, Government Liaison, First Nations Summit, Moderator

Rod Naknakim, Chief Negotiator, Laich Kwil Tach First Nation

Chief Richard Harry, Homolco First Nation

Chief Bill Cramner, Namgis First Nation

Chief Doug White III, Snuneymuxw First Nation

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How many wind turbines do you need to have a wind farm? Wind farms can have as few as five wind turbines or as many as 150. One of the largest wind farms in the U.S. is in Altamont Pass, California. It has more than 4,800 wind turbines. Visit the Encyclopedia of Earth for more information on Altamont Pass wind farm.How a wind turbine works. A wind turbine uses wind to make electricity. A wind turbine produces electricity when connected for that purpose. It makes a change in the wind currents around the windmills, each makes a small change. The wind change, isn't to produce a wind tunnel or fan, but it does, and creates a drag or friction, that results in current change.

“The wind turns the blades, which spin a shaft, which connects to a generator and makes electricity. The electricity is sent through transmission and distribution lines to a substation, then on to homes, business and schools.”

The diagram shows the inside of a wind turbine:

Port RenfrewPort Renfrew in Vancouver Island is an exposed beach break that has fairly consistent surf Offshore winds blow from the northeast. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the ideal swell direction is from the west. The beach breaks offer lefts and rights. Rarely crowded here. Dangerous rips are a hazard of surfing here.

Forecast Wave Energy Power 7 days

http://www.surf-forecast.com/breaks/Port-Renfrew

Green Energy Research Available– Green Energy Research Available.

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BC Hydro has undertaken a number of research projects focused on the potential of green energy resources in British Columbia. The results of this work will help enable others to develop green technologies in our province.

Much of our research material is available to the public:

• ··Site-specific wind monitoring data. BC Hydro began its wind-monitoring program in 2000, and has since collected data on wind speed and direction at a number of mainland B.C. and Vancouver Island locations. The wind monitoring program is drawing to a close and raw (unanalyzed) monitoring data is available to those interested in developing wind energy in B.C.

• Small and micro hydro research. BC Hydro has published ··Inventory of Undeveloped Opportunities at Potential Micro Hydro Sites in British Columbia [PDF, 509 KB] which contains information on 600 potential sites. Another publication, ··Handbook for Developing Micro Hydro in British Columbia [PDF, 315 KB], discusses issues that need to be considered by developers of small or micro hydro sites.

• Green Energy Study for British Columbia. This prefeasibility study examined the potential for a number of green resources on Vancouver Island (Phase 1 report) and the rest of B.C. (Phase 2). Summary reports, as well as resource-specific reports in cases where the information is not commercially sensitive, can be accessed under "In the spotlight" section.

• Green Electricity Resources of British Columbia Map. BC Hydro partnered with Canadian Cartographics Ltd. to publish the first green electricity resources map of our province, containing up-to-date information on the location, and approximate amount of potential energy from wind, tidal current, ocean wave, geothermal, small hydro, solar and biomass resources. The information for this 84 x 170 cm wall map was obtained from BC Hydro's Green Energy Study for British Columbia and other sources. View a ··sample panel of the map. For more information or to order the map, visit the ··Canadian Cartographics website

Energy: The Environment and Renewable Energy

P. Anna PaddonElect MLA May 14 2013 BC Provincial Election

Energy: The Environment and Renewable Energy

P. Anna PaddonElect MLA May 14 2013 BC Provincial Election