Residential Solar
Here at High Tide Energy we believe in a renewable future. With years of experience in the solar industry, we will provide you with expert system design and installation, that is tailored to your electrical needs and budget.
Get in touch with our expert design team today.
Start Saving.
Solar panels are the answer to expensive residential electrical bills. With solar panels having an average lifespan of 25 years and little to no maintenance fees, homeowners can expect huge savings over their system’s lifetime.
Reduce Emissions.
The world is quickly adopting more renewable energy to offset the detrimental effects of climate change. Solar is one of the main players in this transition. Solar provides clean, renewable, and sustainable energy without the harmful emissions that result from fossil fuels. With their simple and robust design, homeowners can expect to power their homes for over 25 years with little to no worries of failure, minimizing waste and maximizing energy production.
Take Back Your Independence
The cost of electricity fluctuates outside of your control; however, by going solar home homeowners can bypass this volatile energy market and independently produce their own electricity. Never worry about expensive electricity prices again by installing solar.
BC Hydro Solar and Battery Rebates
BC Hydro has just released new rebates offering homes up to $5,000 for grid-connected solar panels and an additional $5,000 for battery storage systems for residential customers. To find out more, visit BC Hydro Rebates. High Tide Energy will handle the application process for you!
How Does a PV System Work?
Solar Energy
The sun emits photons that excites the atoms that make up the solar panels. This causes the atoms to release electrons, which produces electricity.
The Inverter
The electricity produced from the panels is DC (direct current), but homes are mainly run on AC (alternating current). The inverters job is to change this DC electricity to AC.
Home Energy
This AC electricity is what powers appliances, outlets, lights and any other electrical devices interconnected to the homes electrical system.
Excess Energy
In the summer months, your panels may produce more electricity than your house needs. This excess energy is then pulled into the grid in return for credits.
Self-Generation
BC Hydro will provide Self-Generation credits for each kWh of excess solar pushed into the grid.
These credits are absorbed at each billing cycle for the exact amount of electricity absorbed by the grid.
Homeowners only pay for the electricity that their Self-Generation credits could not cover.
If you have a surplus of credits after your monthly billing cycle, the credits will transfer over to the next month’s bill.
This translates into lower monthly electrical bills and a significantly lower chance of reaching Step 2 electrical rates.
1. Inquiry
Send us your contact information and provide us with your ideas, we will get back to you and request some information so we can start working on your project.
2. Estimate
Once we receive your information, the design team will start working on a preliminary proposal based on the information you provided. We will assess the feasibility of your project and provide a preliminary design and pricing for you to review
3. Site Visit
If you approve the proposal, we will send one of our licensed electricians to gather more information on your house. From this visit, we will perform a site analysis and develop an installation plan based on your site-specific conditions.
4. Quote
Once the site analysis is complete, our expert team will do a comprehensive review of your project and develop a tailored design that will suit your electrical needs and budget.
5. Schedule
Once you approve the project, we will schedule an install date and apply for the necessary permits associated with your municipal area, and start the Self-Generation application process.
6. Install
On the install date, our technicians will meet you on-site to start the installation process.
7. Setup
Once your system is installed, we will commission it and make sure to answer any questions you may have about running the system.
8. Monitor
Finally, we offer a complete system monitoring for the first year, ensuring all of our clients have the knowledge needed to continue operating their systems.
Our Residential Projects
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34.17 kW Solar + 9 Powerwalls
High Tide Energy installed a total of 34.17 kW of solar on top of this beautiful home in Saanich and backed it up with 9 Tesla Powerwalls. This system covers a significant portion of the houses energy bills, and with the new fully blacked out panels, offers a sleek and stylish look.
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10.5 kW Solar
High Tide Energy installed a 10.5 kW flush mounted, grid tied PV system on this beautiful home over looking the water. With black-on-black panels, offering the home an incredibly sleek and stylish look. Using a SolarEdge SE7600H inverters with module-level optimizers.
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9.32 kW Solar - Ballasted System on Flat Roof
“I had a quote, meeting and then agreed to have 20 solar panels installed on my roof last year by the crew from High Tide Energy. True professionals in every sense of the word. They were clear in the details of how the panels would work as an investment, they were quick to start and completed on time! I was very impressed with this Company. Say yes to High Tide Energy!”
— GREG BATTERS
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6.7 kW Solar
High Tide Energy installed a 6.7 kW grid tied, flush mounted system on this home in Nanoose Bay. Using the SolarEdge SE7600H-US inverter and P-505 module power optimizers.
