11 kW · Net zero
Twin Lions
North Vancouver. A full net zero build where the array was sized to cover the home's entire annual consumption.
Vancouver & Lower Mainland
Powering change. The renewable way.
Vancouver's leading installer of custom residential and commercial grid tied solar. We design, install, commission and service.
Bowen Island, 35 panels, 15.9 kW
0Years installing solar
0Lower Mainland projects
0Google star rating
0Product warranty
Updated August 2026
What you can
actually claim today
Solar incentives in BC changed a lot in the last two years. Some well known programs have closed. Here is exactly what is on the table right now, and what is not.
Available now
Up to$10,000
BC Hydro solar and battery rebate
The single biggest incentive on the table for BC homeowners, and the two halves stack.
$5,000Solar, at $1,000 per kW of installed capacity
$5,000Battery, at $500 per kWh with Peak Saver enrolment
Everyone
BC PST exemption
Solar photovoltaic panels are exempt from provincial sales tax, along with the inverters, wiring and controllers bought as part of the same system.
It applies to homes and businesses alike, and it is already netted out of every quote we write.
Businesses
Refundable credit30%
Clean technology investment tax credit
Up to 30% of eligible solar and storage equipment back for taxable Canadian corporations. Runs through 2033, then it steps down.
Businesses
First year deduction100%
Immediate expensing on equipment
Class 43.1 clean energy equipment acquired since 1 January 2025 gets a full 100% first year write off, as long as it is available for use before 2030. It steps down after that.
No longer available
$40,000 Greener Homes loanThe federal interest free retrofit loan stopped taking new applications on 1 October 2025.
Canada Greener Homes grantThe $5,000 federal grant closed to new applicants in 2024 and has not returned.
Net metering for new customersRate Schedule 1289 closed on 1 July 2026. New solar customers join self generation service instead.
Programs change. Rebate amounts, caps and eligibility above reflect BC Hydro and Canada Revenue Agency rules as published in August 2026, and BC Hydro requires solar and battery work to be completed by a Home Performance Contractor Network member. We walk you through the self generation application and the rebate paperwork so nothing gets missed. Sources: BC Hydro, Natural Resources Canada.
A+ rating, accredited since 2024Better Business Bureau
Fully covered crewsWorkSafeBC compliant on every site
BC Hydro rebate eligibleHome Performance Contractor Network
Recent projects
Real roofs.
Real production.
15.9 kW · 35 panels
Bowen Island
Ballast mounted racking with zero roof penetrations, engineered for exposure on a waterfront flat roof.
14 kW · 36 panels
Crescent Beach
Surrey. A multi face layout designed around dormers and chimneys to keep every panel productive.
12.1 kW · 24 panels
Richmond
A clean single plane array with microinverters so shading on one panel never drags down the rest.
13.2 kW · 24 panels
Squamish
Sited and tilted around heavy tree cover and a genuine Sea to Sky snow load.
11.3 kW · 28 panels
Langley Township
Two roof faces tied into one AC circuit, permitted and inspected through the Township.
Drag or scroll the row to see more installs across the Lower Mainland.
Residential solar
Grid tied solar works in Vancouver, even with our weather. Your array powers the house first and the surplus goes to the grid.
- Custom design built around your real BC Hydro consumption
- Microinverters on every residential job, no single point of failure
- 25 year manufacturer warranty on panels and inverters
- We handle permits, interconnection and the rebate paperwork
Commercial solar
Solar is now one of the fastest paybacks available to BC businesses, and it tells your customers exactly where you stand.
- Up to $10,000 BC Hydro rebate for commercial and multi unit buildings
- 30% refundable clean technology investment tax credit
- 100% first year write off on Class 43.1 solar equipment
- Certified FSR electricians, WorkSafeBC compliant crews
Five steps,
start to switch on
No subcontracted crews and no handoffs. The same team that quotes your system is the team on your roof and the team that commissions it.
Free Assessment01
Assessment & consultation
We talk through your energy goals, review your BC Hydro consumption and confirm slope, access and shading. On site if the roof calls for it.
02
Design & proposal
You get a 3D model of your roof with projected generation, utility savings and a system sized to match your annual usage. No pressure, no guesswork.
03
Contract & procurement
A formal statement of work, then materials ordered from our local suppliers so we are only ever installing current, in warranty product.
04
Installation
Most systems go in over one to three days. Our installers introduce themselves, work around your schedule and leave the site cleaner than they found it.
05
Certification & commissioning
Our FSR certified electrician ties the system into your mains and the BC Hydro grid, then we set up monitoring so you can watch it produce from your phone.
Locally owned.
On your roof.
Over 14 years of solar PV experience and more than 200 completed projects across the Lower Mainland. We are owner operated, which is why the pricing is competitive and why the person who quotes you actually shows up.
Kol HenriksonDirectorkol@puresolar.ca
Aaron McLellandDirectoraaron@puresolar.ca
5.0 Google rating
Certified FSR electricians
WorkSafeBC compliant
Tier 1 products only
Trusted brands and partners
Questions worth
asking first
The answers most Lower Mainland homeowners want before they book an assessment.
What is my system actually worth in rebates?
Eligible homeowners can claim $1,000 per kW of installed solar capacity, up to $5,000, and a further $500 per kWh of paired battery storage, up to $5,000 with Peak Saver enrolment. Both are capped at 50% of the installed cost. Commercial and multi unit buildings can claim up to $10,000 on the solar side.
Does solar really work in Vancouver?
Yes. Grid tied solar performs well here even with our variable weather. Your array overproduces through the long BC summer and the credit offsets what you draw in winter. Panels also generate under diffuse light, not just direct sun.
What replaced BC Hydro net metering?
Net metering, Rate Schedule 1289, closed to new customers on 1 July 2026. New solar customers go onto self generation service, Rate Schedule 2289, where BC Hydro buys your excess generation at 10 cents per kWh and credits you every billing cycle rather than once a year. Existing net metering customers stay on their rate for ten years from their service start date.
Why do you only install microinverters on homes?
Every panel operates independently, so shade on one panel does not drag down the whole string. There is no single point of failure, DC voltage on the roof stays under 80 volts instead of 600 to 1000, and you get per panel monitoring. String inverters still make sense on large unshaded commercial arrays.
What happens when snow loads the panels?
Systems in BC are engineered for the snow load of the area they are installed in. Panels have a smooth surface that sheds snow far better than shingles, and Lower Mainland snowfall is low. If panels do get covered, there is nothing to do but wait.
Is my roof suitable, and what does it do to my shingles?
Most roofs are suitable. We install on flat, shingle, metal and composite. Solar actually extends the life of the roof underneath it by shielding it from direct sun. On shingles we lag directly into the truss centres through flashing with three layers of waterproofing. We do not install on anything steeper than a 12 by 12 pitch.
How long will the system last?
Every product we install carries a minimum 25 year manufacturer warranty rated for California conditions. In the milder Lower Mainland climate these systems realistically run 30 years or more.
How much maintenance is involved?
Almost none. Rain does the cleaning. If a panel gets dirty, a garden hose or a soft brush is enough, and because each panel has its own microinverter only that panel underperforms until it is cleaned. Monitoring flags anything unusual before you would notice it on a bill.
Book your
free assessment
Tell us where you are and what your roof looks like. We will come back with a real design, real projected generation and an exact rebate figure.
A 3D model of your roof with projected annual production
Your exact BC Hydro rebate amount, calculated on system size
A fixed price quote with no subcontracted crews