Chapter 3: Solar in the City

"Solar in the City" investigates residential solar power, distributed generation and you. A photo-voltaic system plus energy conservation is a formula for green, secure residential power. But, does backyard micro-power have a larger role to play in Alberta¹s energy marketplace?
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Ep.01 6min 2004	Solar Pioneering An 86-year-old Edmontonian produces home-made electricity from an attractive... more (flash)	Play Video
Ep.02 6min 2004	Power of Efficiency Western Canada's grid-tied-solar pioneer discovered the amazing power of... more (flash)	Play Video
Ep.03 4min 2006	Best of Both Worlds Some solar energy students install the best of both worlds: a grid-tied, battery backed-up... more (flash)	Play Video
Ep.04 4min 2006	Net Metering Net-metering provides many incentives for residential micro-power. Then, there's... more (flash)	Play Video
Ep.05 4min 2006	Distributed Supply Widespread micro-power, feeding back through the distribution system, is the way... more (flash)	Play Video

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