Capital Park has set a high bar for solar-energy collection.
The James Bay mixed-use development behind the legislature is installing 251 solar panels on the rooftops of two office buildings, an impressive array that is expected to produce 114 kilowatts of electricity a year.
That’s the equivalent of what between 12 to 15 typical single-family homes would use in a year, and an annual saving of about $10,000.
The $200,000 installation will be one of the largest arrays of solar panels on Vancouver Island — and the largest by private investors, according to Shift, the company contracted to acquire, design and install the system.
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She estimated the partners will pay off the investment through savings on hydro bills in about 15 to 16 years, based on 3% yearly increases by B.C. Hydro.
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Still hard to see the payback here. In 15-16 years, will the system still be generating 100% and not require some replacement/renewal? What about general maintenance over that 15-16 years?
Edited by Victoria Watcher, 27 August 2022 - 05:16 AM.