MIA (Ch.7) Going Off-Grid (Ep.4) Solar Guy

Solar Guy (4mins)Guy Chalifoux has wanted to make his own electricity since the 1970's. He talks about his emerging industry.About Chapter 7: Going Off-GridPowering your home off-grid means assessing all potential loads, storage requirements, and the best source of renewable power on your land. Then you have to set up and run all this equipment. How do independent Albertans get the expertise to become their own power company?About Made-in-Alberta (MIA) SeriesEnergy, water and climate, these are hot topics for the 21st Century. With conventional fuel reserves running out, water tables running low, and global temperatures running high, 96 percent of Albertans now want new energy solutions. Since 2004, Barb Allard and her Made-in-Alberta team have been finding these solutions and bringing them to community television and the world wide web.For more information about Made-in-Alberta visit http://madeinalberta.ca

Channel: Science & Technology
Uploaded: April 18, 2008 at 6:14 pm
Author: newenergystories

Length: 03:55
Rating: 5.00
Views: 408

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