Solar Tours Event

Last month, we went to a Solar Tours event, hosted by SPEC and Bullfrog Power. We learned quite a bit about solar power, including the differences between solar photovoltaic and solar hot water, how solar power is growing, the importance of solar power, as well as the origins of solar power. One thing that we were surprised to learn is the sheer amount of solar power needed to power a home. More initiatives are being done to reduce the amount of panels necessary for solar power. Ultimately, it is still a potentially feasible way for domestic houses and companies to have an alternative source of power, and it will only get better as time goes on.

Here are our interviews with Bullfrog and SPEC, who both hosted and sponsored the event.

Bullfrog power interview:
Why were you here today?
1) We were one of the partners of the relocation and expansion of the panels

Do you think a green economy is feasible?
2) It is working! The Vancouver Economic Commission are in the process of change. There is a green economy, and many benefits of green jobs



Society Promoting Environmental Conservation interview (SPEC):

Why were you here today?
1) My interest in solar energy began 12-13 years ago. I’ve been working in the industry for 10 years. I’m a volunteer right now for SPEC.

Is the green economy feasible?
2) The green economy is an approachable goal. We have lots of sources and marketable interest. There are many things that make it an ideal economy

Is solar energy a feasible alternative to the pipeline?
3) Green vs the pipeline. It mainly comes down to short-term vs long-term. We need to reduce fossil fuels by 80-90%. We need to make more green jobs, and support the green economy as well. This means that we need to start getting away from pipelines, and looking at more renewable kinds of energy.