With Randy Anderson, Canadian EnergyIt’s an opportune time for Canada’s renewable energy sector, yet as many industry players can attest, there is no shortage of obstacles ahead. For a snapshot of market trends and what’s next for solar and wind technologies, we reached out to Canadian Energy’s Randy Anderson.What are the biggest challenges facing Canada’s […]
Read more »An innovation in automotive battery design is making the leap from the transportation industry to consumer vehicles.The technology, dubbed MIXTECH, aims to address the negative effects of idle “stop-start” vehicles, which have become a popular solution for fuel efficiency but a drain on traditional automotive batteries.Explains Randy Anderson, National Technical Sales and Training with Canadian […]
Read more »Solar leasing programs have been popular in the US for years. Now, Canadians are catching on.No doubt, thanks to the success of such programs south of the border, more and more domestic businesses and consumers are signing on with programs that allow them to reap the benefits of clean energy collection and storage without breaking […]
Read more »There’s more to solar energy than photovoltaic (PV) panels. That is, while PV panels are often the most visible component of a renewable energy system, its operation depends on a number of less visible – yet equally essential – components that work in unison to transfer, convert, and store energy collected from PV panels in […]
Read more »Misinformation about “going off-grid” can disuade consumers from taking advantage of modern solar and battery technologies. Yet where Hollywood may stereotype off-grid users as rustic cabin dwellers, the reality is that Canadians who have made the switch are living full, reliable, and modern lives.In short: taking energy generation and storage into your own hands is […]
Read more »Acid stratification has long been an inhibiting factor in the power and longevity of transportation batteries. At issue is the tendency for sulfuric acid to settle at the bottom of the battery over time, thereby upsetting the chemical balance and contributing to premature failure.“What happens is, because that sulfuric acid solution is heavier than water, […]
Read more »The cost of going solar has never been more accessible to businesses and residential users. This is thanks in large part to solar equipment leasing programs that allow consumers to reap the benefits of clean energy collection and storage without going into debt from the start.“People want to go solar; they want to go green. […]
Read more »The barriers between consumers and renewable energy systems are fast eroding. Not only has the price of solar panels and batteries dropped considerably over the recent years, but innovators in the field are making it easier to operate, integrate, and customize solutions for home owners and commercial clients alike.“If you had to characterize where the […]
Read more »Modern vehicle systems are pushing current battery technology to its limits. In response, battery makers are bringing new innovations to the market. With a look at what’s evolving under the hood, we spoke with Randy Anderson, National Technical sales and Training Manager with Canadian Energy.How are current automotive batteries holding out?Battery life in North America […]
Read more »To lease or not to lease? For some in the market for renewable energy alternatives, the question may not be so clear – especially for those who aren’t aware of their options. For greater clarity, we reached out to Ryan Magee, Renewable Program Manager with Canadian Energy and a rep with the company’s Go Long […]
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