Solar Energy

Presented by:
Chris Price, Bimose Tribal Council & Laura Sayers, Shibogama First Nations Council

Chris Price, Bimose Tribal Council will present on:

  1. Photovoltaics - What are they and how do they work?
  2. The Solar Resource - Understanding, measuring and using data
  3. Site Analysis
  4. Mechanical Attachment Options
  5. Batteries
  6. Inverters
  7. Commissioning
  8. Jobsite Safety and Code Compliance
  9. Load Analysis and System Design

Laura Sayers, Shibogama Technical Services will present on the challenges, benefits and programs available for developing a solar energy project in off-grid (remote) community, using Wawakapewin First Nation’s Photovoltaic/Genset pilot project as a case study.

NOFNEC 2012