BACKGROUND The Growing Forward Solar PV Equipment pilot ran from January 2012 to March 2013. Through program funding of over $900,00, approximately 491.5 kW of farm scale solar photovoltaic projects on 61 sites were interconnected to the Alberta electricity grid under the Micro Generation Regulation. The total installed capacity of the 491.5 kW includes leveraged capacity, where some projects installed more kilowatts beyond the funding. Project sizes were 15 kW and under. T

The Nature Conservancy of Canada is Canada's leading national land conservation organization. They partner with individuals, corporations and governments at all levels to protect natural areas that sustain Canada's plants and wildlife. Since 1962 they have helped conserve 2.8 million acres across Canada. Sundog Solar has custom designed several systems for the Nature Conservancy, including a grizzly bear proof skid unit which encases the pumping system and wiring to protec

As part of its climate leadership plan the Alberta government is investing more than 5 million to help municipalities and farmers harness the power of sun. $500,00 will be allocated for farmers and grid tie in projects. The application window opens February 8, 2016. Please visit www.alberta.ca/release for details

VXV Farms operates in the Porcupine Hills of Southern Alberta. They are the Alberta Beef Producers Environmental Stewardship Award winners of 2016. In this presentation you will see how the Sundog Classic trailer has helped them utilize water without causing damage from the livestock along ditches.