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Oct
The Skidegate community made a big step towards renewable energy by completing one of the most extensive solar energy projects in B.C. The initiative took life in the Haida Heritage Centre where as many as 385 PV solar panels were installed. The Heritage center located at the village ay Llnagaay is an award winning tourism complex on Aboriginal cultural facing the waters of the ocean.
The new solar power installation is the largest community owned system in B.C.
Harvesting Energy from the Sun
Most countries are today looking at solar to power their fuel needs, and countries like Germany are having solar power as a significant driver for their economy.
Solar energy is common in the Skidegate community and some institutions like George Brown Rec Centre, elementary school, and several water pumps already draw their power from the sun. Haida has always opposed the traditional forms of energy sources like the Pacific Northwest LNG facility and Enbridge’s Northern Gateway pipeline. The community has always looked for energy independence and the solar project brings them closer to their goal of cutting down the use of fossil fuels, said Chief Coun. Billy Yovanovich.
A combination of energy sources powers the Skidegate community including hydro and a diesel system as a backup. Yovanovich commented that if they were to halt such oil and gas projects, then they need something to compensate the use of the diesel system. The implementation of the renewable energy sources is taking them towards the right direction in gaining energy independence. Nowadays renewable power energy is starting to take off, there is one more developing field of the Canadian economy. The modern gambling industry is becoming more online-oriented, that is why you can entertain yourself at any time in any place just dropping into ValleyGames activities website and select the best online casino to your liking.
