When you think of a wind turbine, chances are the image of a horizontal wind turbine pops into your head. However, did you know vertical axis wind turbines also exist? In this week's blog post we discuss all the different types of wind turbines and list out some advantages and disadvantages of each of them.
If you have stepped outside for a few seconds, chances are you have felt the force of the wind. It is always around us yet do you know where it comes from? This week's blog post discusses where the wind comes from, and how it affects our planet. We promise the blog will blow you away, click the link to learn more!
There are several different factors that influence the output of wind turbines such as turbine efficiency, wind speed and air density. Lucky for us, Canada is blessed with good winds and has some ideal land that can be used to optimize the use of wind turbines.
While a 100% renewable electricity future sounds great, there are several constraints that make this dream an impossible reality. Luckily, this leaves plenty of room for individuals to embrace microgeneration technologies to produce their own clean, renewable energy.
Electricity is all around us. It is a staple of modern life and impacts every aspect from how we cook our meals to how we entertain ourselves. But how does that electricity get to where it needs to be? Let’s take a look.
What is Microgeneration? Why should I care about it. This blog post will answer your questions about microgeneration and off-grid energy sources. Also check out this infographic!
