Solar
Water Heating 
After spacing heating, the next largest use of energy in most domestic and commercial settings is heating water. In order to reduce the amount of electricity used to heat water for the kitchen, we installed a solar water-heating panel that pre-heats the water used in the kitchen whenever the sun is shining. A closed loop of glycol absorbs the heat from the sun, moves it into the building and transfers it to the water in a supplementary tank that sits next to the conventional water heater. The conventional heater draws the preheated water and if necessary increases the temperature before sending it out to the taps and dishwasher. The system started operating in May 2006, and the effectiveness of the system will be monitored over the coming years. The panels for the system were built by the Halifax company Thermodynamics and installed by Fundy Solar.
Solar Water Fountain
This attractive water feature was built by Fundy Solar. It features a small photovoltaic panel that generates an electrical current to run a small pump in the fountain. No one can resist the temptation of turning the pump on and off with a wave of a hand over the panel. A fun and interactive way to learn about the potential (and limitations) of solar energy.
Development of Cape Jourimain's solar energy features was possible thanks to funding provided by the NB Environmental Trust Fund.