The Integrated Energy Project: Solar Energy at Race Rocks

Photos by Chris Garry and Mike.

In 2006, we received a grant from the Ministry of Mines and Energy for the installation of Solar panels to add to our integrated energy system.
Preparation of the roofs of the Energy Centre building for the installation of the panels started in May 2006.

Adding the solar panels in this location will not involve any increase of the human footprint on the island
The system will contribute at least 6.5 Kilowatts to assist in leveling the charging capacity

The Operations manager for Race Rocks supervising this phase of the project: Chris Blondeau

Sunlight as an Abiotic Factor at Race Rocks is located in this file. The implications for organisms living in the area are demonstrated. 

A schematic Diagram of the Installation of the PV Panels on the Energy Building at Race Rocks

The Solar Panels were currently installed on the roof and south side of the energy building. This diagram shows more of the details of installation and mounting..

Link to this file for a further discussion on Solar Energy

Link to the Tidal Energy Project ​2006-2011