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ByGreen Sun Rising

10kW PV-System in Grise Fiord, Nunavut

DIFFICULT TO REACH

Frozen for nearly 9 months of the year, it poses some of the greatest challenges for buildinga PV system. Grise Fiord waspreviously 100% dependenton diesel generation capacity, where transporting diesel from the mainland can nearly double its price. 


Grise fiord Canada

Grise Fiord is the most northern community in North America.


REDUCING THE CARBON FOOTPRINT

The PV system will produce nearly 10,000 kW/h throughout the year, reducing Grise Fiord’s dependence on expensive diesel and carbon footprint by nearly 2.6 tons of CO2 annually. The installer, Green SunRising, has a history of creating unique PV systems in the Canadian in remote Northern Canada. With only 3 months of the year where the waters are passable by sea, the logistical challenges bringing all the elements of the PV system together is incredible.Although transport costs usually equal or even exceed the actual costs, the ROI from eliminatingdiesel generation is less than 6 years!

FACTS & FIGURES

The PV system is locatedon the side of the town‘s new hamlet office and Community hall where Grise Fiord‘s 135 inhabitants get together for events and go to the center‘s gym for exercise. During the peak of summer, the PV system will run at nearly 100% of potential capacity for close to 2 months.

Size of system 10 kW DC
System type 3 – Phase
Fronius components Fronius Symo 10 208 – 240
Annual yield 9,800 kWh
CO2 savings /year 2,665 KG
Special feature 3 Months of 100% capacity

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ByGreen Sun Rising

Sikinik Kungattuk: The Smiling Sun (Silver Honor Award)

As a brand with a commitment to continuously reducing our impact on the environment, we also recognize the need to address the climate crisis beyond our own footprint. This commitment inspired us to partner with the Nunatsiavut Government to help the indigenous communities living in Nain, Hopedale, Makkovik, Postville, and Rigolet across the Nunatsiavut region in Northern Labrador, Canada who relied exclusively on diesel fuel, which can only arrive by boat or plane, to power their homes. Together, we worked towards creating a sustainable, economical, and energy-independent future for these communities in a way that aligned with their values of respectful and mindful land use. By converting energy usage from diesel fuel to renewable solar energy, this initiative embodied the Inuit philosophy of only taking what’s essential and leaving minimal impact on the earth and symbolized our shared goal of safeguarding the environment.


SiKinik Kungattuk: The Smiling Sun – The Shorty Awards

The Shorty Awards honor the best content creators and producers on social media: Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Tumblr, Instagram, Snapchat and the rest of the digital world.


For questions and inquiries, you can contact us through our contact page, by phone at 519-946-0408, or email us at info@greensunrising.com.

ByGreen Sun Rising

Article: Learning from the experts about solar power

Luke and Hugh of the Waddell-Shankland household came by to the Renewable Energy Technology Center to learn about solar energy. They shared their experience on the Canadian Geographic website in the link below!


See full article here: https://canadiangeographic.ca/live-net-zero/articles/learning-about-solar-with-the-experts


For questions and inquiries, you can contact us through our contact page, by phone at 519-946-0408, or email us at info@greensunrising.com.

ByGreen Sun Rising

CRINAC: Transitioning towards clean energy in Grise Fiord, Nunavut

Many Northern and Arctic communities are almost entirely reliant on diesel to heat and light their homes and businesses. In October 2022, Canada’s most Northern hamlet, Grise Fiord, Nunavut flipped the switch on a new 10 kilowatt (kW) solar power installation with support from Canada’s Northern REACHE Program, marking a pivotal and proud moment for the community as it transitions toward a clean energy future. Here’s their story.


Transitioning towards clean energy in Grise Fiord, Nunavut

Many Northern and Arctic communities are almost entirely reliant on diesel to heat and light their homes and businesses. In October 2022, Canada’s most Northern hamlet, Grise Fiord, Nunavut flipped the switch on a new 10 kilowatt (kW) solar power installation with support from Canada’s Northern REACHE Program, marking a pivotal and proud moment for the community as it transitions toward a clean energy future.


For questions and inquiries, you can contact us through our contact page, by phone at 519-946-0408, or email us at info@greensunrising.com.

ByGreen Sun Rising

Article: Solar farm up and running in Ulukhaktok


“They were waiting for 10 days without the material having arrived and that’s already after we delayed for two weeks,” said Green Sun Rising owner Klaus Dohring. “We have lots of projects, but right now, we don’t have new awards in the Beaufort Delta. We do have a number of awards across Nunavut and I’m expecting new awards for Labrador.


See full article here: https://www.nnsl.com/news/solar-farm-up-and-running-in-ulukhaktok/


For questions and inquiries, you can contact us through our contact page, by phone at 519-946-0408, or email us at info@greensunrising.com.

ByGreen Sun Rising

Video: Michael Schneider on CBC Windsor News at 6: May 16, 2023

Our very own Michael Schneider gives his input on upgrading Windsor’s city-owned EV charging infrastructure for rapid-charging.

CBC Windsor News May 16, 2023

The stories you care about. The people in our community. The issues that affect our lives

Michael’s segment at 9:40

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ByGreen Sun Rising

Video: Team Tour at Hiram Walker & Sons Distillery

Our team went on a fun excursion to Hiram Walker & Sons Ltd. Wiser’s Distillery for a facility tour to see how their products are made and for a whisky/rye tasting! It was very informative and interesting to learn about the history of their operation, and how their products shaped Walkerville into what it is today.


Team Tour – Hiram Walker & Sons Distillery

The Green Sun Rising team came out to Pernod Ricard’s Hiram Walker & Sons Distillery in Windsor, ON for a tour of how their product is made and product tasting! Credit to Sergey Kuropov for video footage and editing.


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ByGreen Sun Rising

39th Annual Windsor Home & Garden Show


We are attending the 39th Annual Windsor Home and Garden Show at Central Park Athletics today from Noon-7pm, Saturday from 10am-6pm, and Sunday from 10am-4pm! Come on by and ask us your solar questions, and visit over 200 others of the regions premier suppliers all under one roof!


For questions and inquiries, you can contact us through our contact page, by phone at 519-946-0408, or email us at info@greensunrising.com.

ByGreen Sun Rising

Video: Nunatsiavut Government Youth Energy Training Initiative Solar Installation

Iron & Earth, in partnership with the Nunatsiavut Government, hosted its Community Solar Skills Training Program in Rigolet and Hopedale as part of the Nunatsiavut Government’s Youth Energy Training Initiative. The training program took place in July and early August 2022. Trainees were provided with access to Fall Arrest Certification Training and the in-class portion of the Community Solar Skills Training Program in Rigolet from July 11 – 17, 2022. Trainees were then provided hands-on installation instruction and experience working alongside Green Sun Rising at one of two installations located in Rigolet and Hopedale. Devin Keats, Journeyperson Electrician/Advanced Electrical Instructor, was the Lead Instructor for the Community Solar Skills Training Program. Five trainees successfully completed the training program and will be onboarded in Iron & Earth’s Climate Mentorship Program and alumni network.


Nunatsiavut Government Youth Energy Training Initiative Solar Installation

Iron & Earth, in partnership with the Nunatsiavut Government, hosted its Community Solar Skills Training Program in Rigolet and Hopedale as part of the Nunatsiavut Government’s Youth Energy Training Initiative. The training program took place in July and early August 2022.


For questions and inquiries, you can contact us through our contact page, by phone at 519-946-0408, or email us at info@greensunrising.com.

ByGreen Sun Rising

Article: Electric vehicles promise environmental wins. But could there be environmental costs?

Our very own Michael Schneider was featured in this three-part CBC article about Canada’s commitments to electric vehicles (EVs) and the potential environmental risks and benefits associated with the changeover.


Electric vehicles promise environmental wins. But could there be environmental costs? | CBC News

The ferocious push toward the electrification of vehicles in Windsor, Ont., and Canada promises to be a key factor in the country’s commitment to becoming carbon neutral by 2050 – but some environmentalists are concerned that speed could come with consequences.


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