Science World's Vertical Solar Array: A Green Future

0:00Vancouver's science world, that famous geodesic dome, is stepping up its game against climate change with British Columbia's first vertical solar, a ring. They're dropping $39 million total, 20 million from the province, and 19 million from the feds into a full energy makeover. On top of those 76 vertical panels, they've got 298 more solar photovoltaic panels coming online, before summer, all. Converting sunlight straight to power. Crews are also swapping out old heating and cooling gear for LED lights, air source heat pumps, and electric chillers to slash energy use. Leaders are hyped about it. The energy minister called it a blueprint for retrofitting old buildings to cut emissions and costs while pushing clean energy. Science world's president says it's their pledge to a greener future, keeping the spot buzzing for years. Inside the dome, a new digital display will let visitors track the solar power live. Right now, workers are adding five inches of insulation, which means the 400C theater is shut temporarily for scaffolding.

1:04This push shows how icons like science world can lead the shift to sustainable energy right in our backyards. That wraps Vancouver news today, brought to you with AI. I'm Corey, with the story.