October 29, 2021

Living in a tiny house is an appealing option for many. One of the most significant benefits of living in a tiny house is a lowered consumption of resources, especially electricity. Even in a cold Canadian climate, a tiny house can be completely self-sufficient and off-grid if you build it correctly. This can be accomplished … Continue reading “Off-Grid Solar and Heating Systems For Tiny Houses”

September 30, 2021

When you consider investing in an Electric Vehicle (EV), the first thing that comes to your mind is the range of the vehicle. Since the number of Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations in some areas is limited, most customers are concerned about how long they will be able to travel on one full charge. At … Continue reading “Effects On The Range Of Electric Vehicles In Cold Weather”

September 16, 2021

In August 2020, Dandelion Renewables installed a Municipal Solar Farm in Bon Accord with 1728 x LONGi, 375W bifacial solar modules, and 648kW DC Power Rating. The farm was built to be large enough to produce enough power to make the community a net-zero community. In 10 year’s time, Ken Reil, operations manager for the … Continue reading “Sheep Prove To Be A Tech Lawn Mowing Alternative For Solar Farms”

September 9, 2021

On June 2, 2021, the Government of Canada launched the Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (SREPs) in order to support the country’s ongoing effort to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. Under the new program, $964 million will be invested over a time period of four years for smart renewable energy and grid modernization projects. … Continue reading “Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program: An Initiative To Help Canada Go Green”

September 1, 2021

Over the past decade, Electric Vehicles (EVs) have become increasingly common around the world as well as in Canada. The Global EV industry is evolving fast with policy regulations, proposed phaseouts of internal combustion engines, infrastructure investments, and customer acceptance all converging to support adoption. Canada has now moved past the early adoption phase and … Continue reading “Adoption Of Electric Vehicles In Canada And Their Charging Requirements”

August 20, 2021

Farms Contribution to Greenhouse Gases Farming is known to produce significant amounts of greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide, and methane. Carbon dioxide from the atmosphere is absorbed by growing plants and slowly released as it decays. Nitrous oxide is produced in the soil from the breakdown of synthetic fertilizers and animal manure. Methane … Continue reading “What Is Net-Zero and Sustainable Farming And How Can It Help The Environment?”

July 29, 2021

The cost of solar panels in Canada has seen a dramatic decrease in recent years. More efficient installation methods, increased government rebates and incentives, and enhanced technological innovations have steadily driven solar panels’ prices down. To further reduce your residential solar costs, learn more about the City of Edmonton’s new municipal solar power rebate program … Continue reading “How Much Solar Rebates Can You Receive In Edmonton?”

July 8, 2021

Installing a solar power system at your residential or commercial property is a significant way of reducing your bills over the long term. When switching to solar energy, you might be tempted to install and power up your solar panels in a hurry, resulting in some costly mistakes. In this article, we will discuss some … Continue reading “Avoid These Common Mistakes When Switching To Solar Energy”

June 23, 2021

The high level of interest in solar in the Kootenay brings Dandelion Renewables to this beautiful area frequently. In this blog, I will cover the most commonly asked questions related to solar power. Firstly, the entire Kootenay area is divided between 3 utility companies: Nelson Hydro, Fortis BC and BC Hydro. Each of the companies … Continue reading “Kootenay Solar Commonly Asked Questions”

June 17, 2021

More Canadian homeowners and businesses are choosing to “go solar” than ever before. Solar rebates and incentives have vastly contributed to the enhanced usage of solar panels. In addition to the reduced costs of solar energy, you can also help protect the environment by using a solar system for your home or business. Solar power … Continue reading “Environmental Benefits Of Solar Power Systems”

November 25, 2020

Installing rooftop solar panels can be more complicated than you think. There are many factors to consider that go beyond mere functionality. Some of the vital things include the solar power system’s looks, durability, maintenance, external environment, and compliance concerns. We will now discuss essential solar panel installation considerations for solar system installation teams in … Continue reading “Essential Things To Consider When Installing Solar Panels”

November 18, 2020

Alberta boasts itself as the largest honey producer among all Canadian provinces, with commercial bee farms ranging in size from 100 to greater than 10,000 colonies. Alberta’s commercial beekeepers are continuously trying to decrease their costs and greenhouse gas emissions through alternate energy options to become increasingly energy-efficient, says Connie Phillips, the executive director of … Continue reading “Dandelion Renewables Helps Alberta Commercial Beekeeping Industry Explore Energy Efficiency Opportunities”