Renewable Sustainable Energy Environment

1. Energy: The Environment and
Renewable Energy
P. Anna Paddon
Elect MLA May 14 2013 BC Provincial Election

2. Energy: The Environment and
Renewable Energy
P. Anna Paddon
Elect MLA May 14 2013 BC Provincial Election

3. Energy: The Environment and
Renewable Energy
P. Anna Paddon
Elect MLA May 14 2013 BC Provincial Election

4. http://energy.gov/energysaver/articles/hybrid-wind-and-solar-electric-systems
Wind & Solar Energy
According to many renewable energy experts, a small "hybrid" electric system that combines home
wind electric and home solar electric (photovoltaic or PV) technologies offers several advantages over either
single system.
In much of the United States, wind speeds are low in the summer when the sun shines brightest and longest.
The wind is strong in the winter when less sunlight is available. Because the peak operating times for wind
and solar systems occur at different times of the day and year, hybrid systems are more likely to produce
power when you need it.
Many hybrid systems are stand-alone systems, which operate "off-grid" -- not connect ed to an electricity
distribution system. For the times when neither the wind nor the solar system are producing, most hybrid
systems provide power through batteries and/or an engine generator powered by conventional fuels, such
as diesel. If the batteries run low, the engine generator can provide power and recharge the batteries.
Adding an engine generator makes the system more complex, but modern electronic controllers can operate
these systems automatically. An engine generator can also reduce the size of the other components needed
for the system. Keep in mind that the storage capacity must be large enough to supply electrical needs
during non-charging periods. Battery banks are typically sized to supply the electric load for one to three
days.
For more information, see our sections on:
• ··Small Solar Electric Systems
• ··Small Wind Electric Systems
July 2, 2012 - 8:21pm
• ··Small Stand-Alone Home Energy Systems
External Resources
DOE’s Homer Renewable System Evaluation Tool
University of Massachusetts’ Hybrid Power System Simulation Model

5. Wind & Solar Energy
P. Anna Paddon
Elect MLA May 14 2013 BC Provincial Election

6. Energy:
The Environment and Renewable Bent Tree Wind Farm Freeborn County Minnesota Alliant Ind.
Energy
January 25 2013
First Nations Partnerships- Sponsored by MNP
With more than 50 First Nations in the Vancouver Island region, many opportunities exist for partnerships that help spur
economic growth, business and property development and create jobs.
Focus on partnership and success present, and unfolding, with First Nations on Vancouver Island, in BC, Canada, and in the
United States. Provide dialogue with First Nation leaders about economic capacity building especially in rural areas. This will
provide a chance to know First Nation and non-First Nation people. Understanding education, business, and funding needs,
creates a working relationships that is necessity and economically structured to mutual advantage on new projects throughout
the region.
Dan Smith, Government Liaison, First Nations Summit, Moderator
Rod Naknakim, Chief Negotiator, Laich Kwil Tach First Nation
Chief Richard Harry, Homolco First Nation
Chief Bill Cramner, Namgis First Nation
Chief Doug White III, Snuneymuxw First Nation

7. Energy: The Environment & Renewable
Energy
How many wind turbines do you need to have a
wind farm? Wind farms can have as few as five
wind turbines or as many as 150. One of the
largest wind farms in the U.S. is in Altamont
Pass, California. It has more than 4,800 wind
turbines. Visit the Encyclopedia of Earth for
more information on Altamont Pass wind farm
.How a wind turbine works. A wind turbine uses
wind to make electricity. A wind turbine
produces electricity when connected for that
purpose. It makes a change in the wind currents
around the windmills, each makes a small
change. The wind change, isn't to produce a
wind tunnel or fan, but it does, and creates a
drag or friction, that results in current change.
“The wind turns the blades, which spin a shaft,
which connects to a generator and makes
electricity. The electricity is sent through
transmission and distribution lines to a substation, then
on to homes, business and schools.”
The diagram shows the inside of a wind turbine:

8. Port Renfrew in Vancouver
Port Renfrew
Island is an exposed beach
break that has fairly
consistent surf Offshore
winds blow from the
northeast. Windswells and
groundswells in equal
measure and the ideal swell
direction is from the west.
The beach breaks offer lefts
and rights. Rarely crowded
here. Dangerous rips are a
hazard of surfing here.
http://www.surf-forecast.com/breaks/Port-Renfrew
Forecast Wave Energy Power 7 days

9. Green Energy Research Available
– Green Energy Research Available.
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BC Hydro has undertaken a number of research projects focused on the potential of green energy resources in British Columbia. The
results of this work will help enable others to develop green technologies in our province.
Much of our research material is available to the public:
• ··Site-specific wind monitoring data. BC Hydro began its wind-monitoring program in 2000, and has since collected data on wind
speed and direction at a number of mainland B.C. and Vancouver Island locations. The wind monitoring program is drawing to a close
and raw (unanalyzed) monitoring data is available to those interested in developing wind energy in B.C.
• Small and micro hydro research. BC Hydro has published
··Inventory of Undeveloped Opportunities at Potential Micro Hydro Sites in British Columbia [PDF, 509 KB] which contains information on
600 potential sites. Another publication, ··Handbook for Developing Micro Hydro in British Columbia [PDF, 315 KB], discusses issues that
need to be considered by developers of small or micro hydro sites.
• Green Energy Study for British Columbia. This prefeasibility study examined the potential for a number of green resources on
Vancouver Island (Phase 1 report) and the rest of B.C. (Phase 2). Summary reports, as well as resource-specific reports in cases where the
information is not commercially sensitive, can be accessed under "In the spotlight" section.
• Green Electricity Resources of British Columbia Map. BC Hydro partnered with Canadian Cartographics Ltd. to publish the first
green electricity resources map of our province, containing up-to-date information on the location, and approximate amount of
potential energy from wind, tidal current, ocean wave, geothermal, small hydro, solar and biomass resources. The information for this 84
x 170 cm wall map was obtained from BC Hydro's Green Energy Study for British Columbia and other sources. View a ··sample panel of
the map. For more information or to order the map, visit the ··Canadian Cartographics website

10. Energy: The Environment and
Renewable Energy
P. Anna Paddon
Elect MLA May 14 2013 BC Provincial Election

11. Energy: The Environment and
Renewable Energy
P. Anna Paddon
Elect MLA May 14 2013 BC Provincial Election