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Solar doesn’t make sense for every roof, and we’ll be honest if yours isn’t a good candidate. We look at the roof’s condition, available space, shade, the direction it faces and how much electricity you use. Your proposal will show the expected production and savings so you can judge whether it’s worth it. If the roof isn’t suitable, a ground-mounted system may be an option.

There isn’t one price that fits every home. System size, equipment, roof or ground-mount requirements, electrical work and access all affect the quote.

See our installed price examples for modest homes, average detached homes and homes with higher electricity use. Each example shows the price before rebates and GST, with rebate details listed separately. Request a free quote for your property.

Your quote shows estimated yearly bill savings and how long they could take to cover the system’s cost. The numbers depend on your roof, electricity use and utility.

Our example projections show an estimated payback of 8 to 11 years for suitable roofs, using a 4% yearly electricity-rate increase. Your proposal will show the estimate for your property.

Yes. Solar panels can produce electricity in cold weather, but shorter days, snow and shade reduce winter output. In the Okanagan, most of the year’s solar production typically happens from March through October. We account for these seasonal changes in your annual production estimate.

FortisBC’s net metering program banks surplus electricity as kWh credits for future bills. Credits built up in sunnier months can help offset winter use, so we look at production and savings over the whole year. Any credits left at the annual settlement are handled under FortisBC’s program rules. Read about FortisBC net metering.

BC Hydro uses a different credit system for new solar customers. We use the rules for your electricity provider when preparing your estimate.

Usually, no. A standard grid-connected solar system shuts down during an outage to protect people working on the power lines. To keep part or all of your home running, you need equipment designed for backup. We can help you compare a battery or generator based on what you want to power.

It depends on what you need to run and how long your outages tend to last. Batteries are quiet and use stored electricity. Generators can run longer with a fuel supply, but need regular maintenance. We’ll compare the options with you, including the space and budget available.

Often, yes. We’ll check that the equipment works together and your electrical system can support it. If battery backup is in your future, let us know now so we can plan for it.

Yes. We design every system with future expansion in mind and plan the equipment and connections to keep that option open wherever possible.

An EV, a rental suite or other changes can increase your electricity use. We’ll talk through those plans with you now, so you can start with a system that fits your budget and add panels later where space and utility requirements allow.

We take care of the design, submissions and approvals, including required architectural drawings, building permits, electrical permits and your utility’s interconnection agreement. We also arrange the required inspections after installation and follow through on final approvals.

We target 3 to 6 weeks after signing. In the City of Kelowna, a typical system is installed about 25 days after signing. Timing depends on how quickly the city processes the building permit and when FortisBC or your electricity provider gives final approval.

Complex projects can take longer if they need extensive design work, additional inspections or more involved city and utility approvals. For these projects, our target is still under 12 weeks. We’ll explain the expected schedule before you commit and keep you updated.