After working through the weekend, to take advantage of the clearer weather, three new solar installations in Gold Bridge are almost complete.

The array at the transfer station is now up and running. The only work remaining is to re-grade and re-gravel the driveway; this will take place in the spring. The array at the Community Complex is also up and running. The only work remaining is to connect the system to the internet so that it can be monitored remotely. At the Haylmore Site, the installation is complete and the system will be initialized with BC Hydro in the coming days. 

The Gold Bridge Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Renewable Energy Initiative is an innovative project under construction now in the small community of Gold Bridge in Electoral Area A, also known as the Bridge River Valley. The project includes the installation of three small-scale, grid-tied PV arrays and will enable the SLRD to harness the clean, renewable energy of the sun to supply electricity to three of its service areas.

For background on this project and photos of its progress, visit the Project page.