Review of different solar energy systems with backup
This article will cover the following points: Scenarios presentation This article presents four options for off-grid solar energy systems, the goal being to familiarise the reader with the energy potentially produced by such systems. The options change in increments of 5 kW of power and are equipped with the maximum quantity of batteries that can […]
The decline, the first Quebec feature film on Netflix. Collaboration with Quebec Solar
It is with a feeling of great pride that we announce that Quebec Solar has helped in the production of the first Quebec feature film on Netflix The Decline. We were called upon to share our energy expertise with the film crew by validating the content of certain scripts related to solar energy and off-grid […]
Battery types review 2020
This article will answer the following questions: What is a battery? A standard battery consists of two electrodes (an anode and a cathode) and an electrolyte. The anode is negatively charged and the cathode is positively charged. As for the electrolyte, it varies according to the type of battery and has the function of circulating […]
Power and energy in solar energy systems
Power and energy in solar energy systems The concepts of power and energy are often very abstract for most people. This is probably since they apply to something intangible and invisible, electricity. These concepts are nonetheless important to understand when we want to use a solar energy system to meet our energy needs since they […]
The Powerwall: Tesla’s home battery and backup in Quebec, a comprehensive review
The Powerwall is a lithium-ion type battery from the American manufacturer Tesla. It was marketed on April 30, 2015 and is now available in two different models (Powerwall 1 and Powerwall 2) with 6.4 kWh and 13.5 kWh of capacity respectively. Like any other type of battery, the Powerwall recharges with the electricity generated by […]