Renfrew Solar Carport
Powering 100% of Spark Science Centre's annual electricity needs
Powered By The Sun
The Renfrew Solar Carport is intended to support direct community involvement in the development and operations of a solar photovoltaic power project through the financial support of the Alberta Municipal Stimulus Program. The project is a solar carport that will be located at the parking lot of the TELUS Spark Science Centre. This multifaceted project will establish small scale & community solar while reducing GHG emissions.
The project will also help address Calgary’s Council approved Climate Resilience Strategy by providing shelter to vehicles from the elements, while serving as a beacon for the community of Renfrew and the Science Centre by contributing to the local economy through job creation, technology advancement and the environmental stewardship.
For more information on this project, contact 311.
Parking Lot Solar Panels
2,400 high-efficiency bi-facial solar panels installed in Spark's parking lot
Electric-Vehicle Charging Stations
Four new electric-vehicle charging stations located on-site
Climate Resilience Strategy
Reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions with a renewable energy source and powering 100% of the science centre's annual electricity needs
1.2 mega-Watts (Direct Current)
Expected to generate enough energy to power 250 homes
This project is generously sponsored by the City of Calgary
Supporting renewable energy
Did you know Calgary, Alberta is one of the most sunniest cities? These solar panels will harness the city's sunlight to convert into energy, which in turn will power the science centre.
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