Metro Vancouver to the Fraser Valley
Free assessments across the Lower Mainland — Vancouver, the North Shore, Burnaby, Richmond, the Tri-Cities, Surrey, Delta, Langley, Maple Ridge, Abbotsford, Chilliwack and more.
Vancouver • Burnaby • Surrey • Fraser Valley
Turn your Lower Mainland roof into lower power bills.
Rooftop solar and battery systems for Lower Mainland homes — designed for your roof and BC Hydro’s programs, backed by a 25‑year production guarantee.
- 10+ years installing across BC
- NABCEP-certified installers
- Tier 1 solar & battery products
- 25‑year production guarantee
Reviews4.9by Shift homeowners across British ColumbiaVerified on Google
Utility connection approvals can take several weeks — the earlier your assessment, the sooner your system can be connected.
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Solar in the Lower Mainland
Your neighbourhood. Your roof. Your utility.
From Kitsilano and East Van to South Surrey, Langley and Chilliwack, no two Lower Mainland roofs are alike. We check tree shading, coastal weather, strata rules and your BC Hydro account before calculating what solar can do for your home.
Local Vancouver office
Our BC team works out of 350 East Kent Ave S in Vancouver. Our crews handle design, permits, installation and BC Hydro paperwork.
BC Hydro customers
New self‑generation customers receive 10¢/kWh for surplus exports under the rate effective July 1, 2026. BC Hydro rebates — up to $5,000 for solar and $500 per kWh for batteries — depend on eligibility and current program terms.
Instant estimate · Lower Mainland
See what solar could save you.
Slide your average monthly electricity bill to see your recommended system size, illustrative 30‑year savings and financed payment.
Recommended system
11.8 kW
Illustrative size for a 70% energy offset
Financed payment
$217/mo
Est. HELOC at 5.5%, 25-yr amortization · no rebate assumed. Plus ~$65/mo remaining BC Hydro bill ≈ $282/mo combined vs. $220/mo today
30‑year projected savings
$68,828
Illustrative 4%/yr electricity rate increase
Illustrative annual savings
$1,858
BC Hydro bill reduction with solar covering 70% of your usage
Illustrative scenario only: BC Hydro tiered rates effective April 1, 2026 (11.87¢/kWh for the first 675 kWh/month, 14.08¢ above, $0.2344/day basic charge, plus 5% GST), 1,100 kWh/kW/year production, solar covering 70% of your usage, 4% annual rate increase and $3.00/W installed cost. No rebate is assumed. These are modelling assumptions, not a measured Lower Mainland yield or a current BC Hydro tariff. Basic charges, export rates, taxes, degradation and maintenance can change the result. Financed payment is estimated using a 5.5% variable HELOC over a 25‑year amortization. Actual rates vary by lender, credit profile and available home equity. Your design, pricing and payback depend on your roof, shading, panel orientation and current rate schedule — that's what your free assessment is for.
Why homeowners choose Shift
Local solar experts. National strength.
You get a dedicated Shift team backed by a Canada-wide company with over 10 years of experience and thousands of installations complete.
Lower your electricity bill
Use solar power at home and export surplus to the grid through BC Hydro’s self‑generation program — we model your savings from your actual bill.
25‑year production guarantee
We stand behind every panel we install with a written performance guarantee, plus monitoring tools so you can track your own production.
Optional battery backup
Add a home battery to keep the lights on when the grid goes down — a practical option for Lower Mainland households facing winter windstorm outages.
Designed for coastal seasons
Long, bright summers drive most of your annual production; grey, rainy winters reduce output. We assess roof pitch, tree shading and seasonal conditions for your property.
Local install crews
Our certified installers handle the full job — design, permits, install and inspection.
Certified & guaranteed
NABCEP-certified installers — with a written 25‑year production guarantee on every system we install.
Free · No obligation
See how much you could save with solar on your Lower Mainland home.
How it works
A simple, no‑pressure path to solar.
Free assessment
Share a few details. We analyze your roof, your electricity usage and your goals — usually within 1–2 business days.
Custom design & quote
You get a transparent proposal with system size, payback, financing options and every rebate you qualify for.
Permits & install
Our Shift crew handles permits, engineering and installation — typically in 1–2 days on-site.
Turn on the sun
Once your utility approves the connection, we set up your monitoring app so you can track production, and back your system with our 25‑year guarantee.
BC rebates & incentives
Stack every BC solar incentive you're eligible for.
Your address determines your utility and which programs apply — we confirm your eligibility before any incentive appears in your proposal.
- Most Lower Mainland homes are on BC HydroBC Hydro serves nearly every Lower Mainland address (New Westminster runs its own municipal utility). Your assessment confirms your provider and how surplus generation is credited.
- PST exemption on solar equipmentSolar panels are always PST-exempt in BC. Other qualifying components (inverters, racking, wiring) are exempt when purchased on the same invoice as the panels. Batteries are not exempt.
- BC Hydro self‑generation & rebatesFor BC Hydro accounts, new self‑generation customers receive 10¢/kWh for exported electricity under the rate effective July 1, 2026. BC Hydro also offers rebates of $1,000 per kW of solar (up to $5,000 for homes) and $500 per kWh of battery storage, while funding lasts. We confirm eligibility with BC Hydro before any incentive appears in your proposal.
- New Westminster residents: City solar & battery rebatesHomes on the City of New Westminster Electrical Utility qualify through the City's own program (run with BC Hydro): up to $5,000 for grid-connected solar and up to $5,000 more for battery storage, for eligible residential customers. We'll check your eligibility and handle the paperwork.
Flexible financing
$0 down options. Clear terms.
Many Shift customers finance their solar system for a monthly payment based on their home and credit eligibility — turning a variable utility expense into a fixed asset that pays itself off.
$0
down payment options
25 yr
production guarantee
Custom
roof-specific payback
- Approved Canadian lending partners
- Fixed rates and clear terms — no surprises
- Cash, financing and HELOC‑friendly proposals
- Customer monitoring app included at no charge
Shift project portfolio
Real installs. Proven experience.
Serving the Lower Mainland from our Vancouver office, with the same crews behind thousands of BC installs. These are existing BC company projects — your proposal is designed for your own roof.
Residential
18 kW Home
18 kW
system size
~22,000
kWh / yr
100%
usage offset
“I chose Shift based on a neighbour's experience — he loved you guys. Every time I reached out my questions were answered, the installers were terrific, and it's working out great.”
Donald
Residential
10 kW Home
10 kW
system size
~12,500
kWh / yr
8–10 yr
payback
“Professional install, clean cabling, and monitoring app that just works. Wish we had shifted years ago.”
Andrew D.
Community solar
33 kW Solar + Battery
33 kW
solar
Battery
backup
Off-grid
resilience
“The community solar project provides comfort and peace of mind with reliable power in our community buildings and homes.”
Kara Wilson
Real Shift clients
Hear it from real Shift customers.
A real Shift customer shares what it was like going solar with our team — from the first quote to flipping the switch and watching their BC Hydro bill drop.
- Straight talk on rebates, financing and payback
- Honest look at the install experience
- Real numbers from a real Canadian home
Video: Shift Energy Group customer story.
What Shift homeowners say
Homeowners who've already shifted.
4.9
Verified Google reviews
"We recently had a 12 kW system installed and were very impressed with the crew and the final layout, as well as the near-seamless process to connect to BC Hydro. Should have Shifted years ago!"
George Mercer
North Saanich, BC
"Every part of this experience has been great — from the speedy quoting and onsite review to the professional install. The crew were first class, very professional, and nice guys to boot!"
Andrew D.
Victoria, BC
"The future that we're heading into is very different from the past, and projects like this really help us understand what we need to be doing now to prepare for that future and improve our environmental footprint."
Malcolm Shield, VP of Sustainability, Wesgroup Properties
Vancouver, BC
The Shift difference
We put people first. Pressure isn't our thing.
We believe the best decisions come from understanding, not sales pressure. Our Shift advisors will walk you through your options, be honest about what makes sense for your roof and your usage, and back the whole thing with a written 25‑year production guarantee.
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Not all solar quotes are equal
Shift vs. a typical Lower Mainland installer.
The cheapest quote is rarely the best quote. Here's what you're actually comparing before you sign.
What to compare
Typical installer
Dedicated install crews
Trained Shift crews on every job
Subbed out to third parties
Workmanship guarantee
25‑year written guarantee
1–2 years, panel warranty only
Panels & inverters
Tier-1, bankable manufacturers
Whatever's cheapest that month
Permits & utility paperwork
Fully handled for you
Often left to homeowner
Custom design & engineering
Every system designed for your roof
Templated / outsourced
Transparent pricing
All-in, itemised quote
Vague estimates, upsells later
Customer monitoring app
Set up for you, yours for the life of the system
Extra fee or self-serve
After-install service
Local Shift team, same crew
1-800 call centre
Common questions
Lower Mainland solar, explained.
Does solar really work in Vancouver’s rainy climate?+
Yes. Most of a Lower Mainland system’s annual production comes from long, bright days between April and September, and panels still generate on cloudy days. Output drops in grey winter months, so we model annual production for your specific roof rather than promise year-round summer output.
How does BC Hydro’s self‑generation program work?+
Under BC Hydro’s new self‑generation rate, effective July 1, 2026, new customers receive 10¢/kWh for surplus electricity exported to the grid. Solar you use at home offsets electricity at your regular rate. We base your savings on your actual bill and usage.
Which communities do you serve?+
The whole Lower Mainland — Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, North and West Vancouver, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Surrey, Delta, White Rock, Langley, Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Mission, Abbotsford, Chilliwack and surrounding areas. Our BC team works out of our Vancouver office on East Kent Avenue.
What if my roof is shaded by trees or neighbouring buildings?+
Mature trees and close neighbours are common in Lower Mainland neighbourhoods. East- and west-facing roofs can also work well. Your assessment looks at roof pitch, orientation, usable area and shading before recommending a system — and we will tell you if solar is not a good fit.
Can I go solar on a townhouse or strata property?+
Often, yes, but strata properties usually need council approval for roof changes. We can provide the system details and documentation your strata needs to make a decision.
What permits and approvals will I need?+
Requirements depend on your municipality, roof structure and electrical design. We handle the electrical permit, any building permit your city requires and BC Hydro’s interconnection approval as part of the project.
How much does solar cost in the Lower Mainland?+
Cost depends on system size, roof access, electrical upgrades and optional battery storage. Your free assessment provides an itemised proposal with production, pricing and payback based on your electricity bill — not a generic estimate.
What rebates are available?+
BC Hydro offers rebates of $1,000 per kW of solar (up to $5,000 for homes) and $500 per kWh of battery storage for eligible customers, while funding lasts. Solar panels are also PST-exempt. Program terms can change, so we confirm current eligibility before including any incentive in your proposal.
Do I need a home battery?+
No. A grid-connected solar system works without a battery when the grid is available. If backup during winter storm outages is a priority, we can assess a battery and the circuits you want supported.
What financing and payback can I expect?+
Financing is subject to lender approval, interest rates and available equity. Payback depends on installation cost, BC Hydro rates, how much solar you use at home and export compensation. Your proposal shows the assumptions and applicable incentives clearly.
Free Lower Mainland solar assessment
Turn your Lower Mainland roof into lower power bills.
Tell us about your home. We'll come back within 1–2 business days with a custom design, utility‑specific savings numbers, and every rebate you qualify for.
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production guarantee
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answer time
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high-pressure sales
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