Introduction:
Canada is one of the world's largest energy consumers. Majority of the primary energy is obtained from natural gases, oil, coal etc, which is about 75 percent of our total primary energy. In the matter of electricity itself, in 2007, 79 percent were generated from the combustion of coal, 14 percent from natural gas, and only 1.3 percent from renewable energy simulators. Canada's strong reliance on different kinds of fossil fuels resulted 747 mega tonnes of GHG (Greenhouse Gas) released in 2007 (Natural Resources Canada). Overall this shows that in long-term this will be another step to global warming. One of the best solutions to this; is to prevent fossil fuel emissions in the air; through increased usage of renewable energy.
Purpose:
Research and provide the benefits of renewable energy systems in low-rise single family housing.
Photovoltaic Panels and Micro-Wind Turbines:
Solar cells of Photovoltaic Solar Panel (PV) convert direct sunlight into electrical energy, capturing the photons to produce DC current. Using an inverter the DC current in transferred and stored as an AC current. PV panels can be used anywhere, in any case the panel will lower consumer costs.
Micro-Wind is one of the most rapidly growing sources of energy. Wind turbines convert the kinetic energy of wind into electrical or mechanical energy. In Canada, the residential use of wind turbines can be used to power a cottage or remote house etc.
