Under the scheme, solar panels mounted on garage roofs will collect energy from the sun and store it underground. Come winter, the thermal energy will heat homes through a central district heating system.
This sounds like an interesting project, I hope it works well and inspires some more.
posted 05 April 2005 07:32 AM
Thanks for the link. Says they'll be able to use solar for 90% of their heating needs.
I've been thinking for a while that critics say that Canada doesn't have enough sun and there isn't enough space for the wind turbines we need, but what would happen if every house in Canada had its own windmill and solar panels attached and we could use these to supplement our fuel needs? Wouldn't that see some significant drops in fossil fuel consumption?
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posted 05 April 2005 10:54 AM
apparantly, atco gas is at the table. (threatened or what?). it seems they're poised to take over the system. how does that work? Drake Landing Solar Community
quote: ATCO Gas, Alberta's largest natural gas distribution company, will manage the construction, as well as operate and maintain the system. Following a commissioning period, it will take ownership of the system. ATCO Gas is part of the Alberta-based ATCO Group of Companies.
The Town of Okotoks is a vibrant community of 14,000 that is nestled along the Sheep River Valley only 10 kilometres south of Calgary. Okotoks is one of the fastest-growing towns in Alberta and is a recognized leader in sustainability initiatives.
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