Solar, battery, and EV charging systems for Shuswap homes, farms, and businesses, designed around your property and installed by our in-house team.
Roost Solar has been a solar installer serving Salmon Arm and the Shuswap since 2016. From our base in Vernon, about an hour away, we design and install systems across the region, including nearby Enderby, where we installed a 438 panel system on a dairy barn that’s believed to be the largest farm solar installation in BC.
Salmon Arm properties range from in-town homes to lakefront lots, acreages, and working farms, and every system we build is designed around the property it sits on. Most residential systems fall between 8 kW and 20 kW. For properties served by BC Hydro, surplus power your system exports earns credits through BC Hydro’s self-generation program, helping balance sunny summers against shorter winter days.
Our Licensed Electrical Contractor team handles every part of your project in-house, whether that’s a rooftop array, a ground mount on acreage, battery backup for outages, or an EV charger in the garage.
Custom-designed solar arrays build to deliver reliable, long-term performance for your home or business.
Integrated battery solutions that provide back-up power, greater energy control, and added resilience.
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EV Charging solutions built for convenience and future-ready living.
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Electrical service upgrades that prepare your property for modern energy demands.
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The Shuswap has its own mix of conditions, from heavier winter snow to rural properties further from town. Here’s what we factor into every design.
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The Shuswap typically sees more snow than the Okanagan valley. Panels are designed to shed snow on their own, and we plan tilt and placement so shedding snow doesn’t land above doorways or walkways. For more on handling snow, see our guide to keeping snow off solar panels.
On rural properties where outages can last longer, many homeowners value keeping essentials running when the grid goes down. A battery configured for backup can keep loads like your fridge, lights, and internet on during an outage.
Mature trees are part of what makes Shuswap properties special, but they can also cast shade. We assess shading during the site visit and design the panel layout around it.
Barns, shops, and open land are some of the best spots for solar. Metal roofs use clamps that attach to the seams without drilling, and ground mounts can be positioned for maximum sun where roof space is limited.
When you work with Roost Solar, the people who design your system are the same people who install it. No subcontracted crews, and no handoffs.
Because electrical requirements are assessed upfront and included in your quote, our quotes are firm, so you know what your project will cost before you commit. We also manage the electrical permit and BC Hydro interconnection from start to finish.
We keep panels, inverters, racking, and electrical components stocked at our Vernon warehouse, so our crews arrive with what they need and service or warranty visits aren’t held up waiting on parts.
We listen, ask questions, and
understand what matters most.
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Professional recommendations
tailored to your property.
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Straightforward pricing,
no surprises.
We handle all the technical requirements.
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Quality work with attention to detail.
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Monitoring setup and ongoing answers.
Roost Solar's owner Stephen Russell is one of only three solar professionals in British Columbia with NABCEP's Board-level PV Installation Professional Certification. We're proudly bringing the solar industry's gold standard to every project.
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5101 25th Ave, Vernon, BC
