Solar Panel Installation in Vancouver and the North Shore
As a certified Tesla solar installer, Bourne Electric designs and installs solar panel systems for homes across West Vancouver, the North Shore and Greater Vancouver, working with professional roofers. We pair solar with Tesla Powerwall 3, Enphase or EG4 batteries, so the power your roof makes can keep the house running through an outage.
We’re a licensed electrical contractor (Technical Safety BC Licence LEL0101560), and our electricians are all Red Seal.
An Honest Projection Before You Buy
We’ll never sell you a system without an honest projection of what it will save you over time. We look at your roof, its shading and how much power your home uses, then size the system to what your roof can realistically produce.
Panels here make far more power in summer than in winter, so a projection has to cover the whole year, not just a sunny July.
Installed With Professional Roofers
Solar panels go on your roof, so we install them with professional roofers, and our Red Seal electricians handle the wiring, the inverter and the connection to your electrical panel.
Solar With Battery Backup
A standard grid-tied solar system shuts off when the grid goes down. With a battery, your panels keep the house running through an outage. Tesla Powerwall 3 has a solar inverter built in, and Enphase pairs a microinverter under each panel with stackable IQ Battery 5P units. For off-grid cabins and island homes, we install EG4 and Sol-Ark systems.
Does Solar Work in Vancouver?
Yes, with honest expectations. Our grey, rainy winters mean panels produce far less from November to February, and most of the year’s power comes from spring through early fall. An unshaded roof makes the biggest difference, which is why we look at shading before we quote.
How a Solar Project Runs
Walkthrough. We look at your roof, its shading, your electrical panel and how your home uses power.
Projection. You get a system design and an honest projection of what it will produce and save over time.
Permits. We handle the electrical permit with your local electrical authority.
Installation. Licensed electricians install and wire the system, working with professional roofers on the panels.
Monitoring. We set up the Tesla app, the Enphase App or EG4 monitoring so you can see what your panels produce from your phone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I Need a Battery With Solar Panels?
No, but without one your solar system shuts off during a power outage. A battery such as Tesla Powerwall 3 keeps your home running and recharges from your panels.
Which Solar Systems Do You Install?
Tesla Powerwall 3 with solar, Enphase IQ8 microinverters with IQ Battery 5P, and EG4 and Sol-Ark systems for off-grid homes and larger battery banks.
Are You a Certified Tesla Solar Installer?
Yes. Bourne Electric Ltd. is a certified Tesla solar and Powerwall installer and a licensed electrical contractor (Technical Safety BC Licence LEL0101560).
Who Installs the Panels on My Roof?
We install solar with professional roofers, and our Red Seal electricians handle the electrical work.
Does Solar Work With Vancouver’s Weather?
Yes, though panels produce far less in winter. Most of the year’s power comes from spring through early fall, and your projection accounts for that.
Where Do You Install Solar Panels?
Across Greater Vancouver — including North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore, Richmond, Burnaby and White Rock — and the Southern Gulf Islands: Salt Spring, Galiano, Mayne, Pender and Saturna.
Tel/Text: 778.296.2500
Toll Free: 1.800.270.1781
Email: Information@Bourne-Electric.com
Bourne Electric Ltd.
Contractor Licence: LEL0101560
Bourne Electric Ltd. 2026