Welcome to Osprey Electric
Your Trusted Solar Panel Installation Experts serving Comox.
Osprey Electric is your first choice electrical contractor for Solar Panel Installation and Sustainable Energy Solutions in Comox, BC. The idea of Solar is easy and as your local Solar Energy specialist we will explain the numerous benefits of solar power for your home or business in the Comox, BC.
Clean Energy Starts Here – Solar Panel Installation in Comox, BC
The solar panels we install will harness the natural power of the sun to produce clean and green energy to power your home or business. Solar power is a smart choice when looking to decrease your hydro bill and also has a positive impact on the environment. Installing a solar system in your home in Comox will increase your yearly energy savings while adding additional value to your home. Throughout the year, the Comox Valley is faced with many extreme weather challenges. Sometimes the power is out for hours or even days depending on the storm. By installing solar panels and a battery backup system, your home or business can keep running smoothly—day or night—even during grid outages, with reliable power for your appliances and devices.
Osprey Electric has a team of solar experts in the Comox Valley, that are here to provide you with all the information you need to make the power switch to solar.
Understanding Solar Energy: How it Works
Osprey Electric has a team of local experts who specialize in renewable energy solutions in Comox, BC. We know this process is new for many of our clients and we make it easy for you to understand how your system works and why it is right for you.
Solar panels use a material called Photovoltaic (PV) cells to convert sunlight into electricity. The PV cells will absorb the sunlight which then generates an electrical current. This current is then converted from direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC) using an inverter. It is the AC electricity that is produced which will provide electricity for your home and directly power your appliances. Depending on the set up or your solar system, any excess electricity will either be stored in backup batteries or fed back into the grid and sold back to your hydro provider for a credit.
A quick recap, solar panels harness sunlight to produce electricity for your home or business in Comox, BC. This renewable energy solution is both environmentally friendly and sustainable for years to come.
The Power of Solar Panels in Comox
It is no secret that climate change has had some major affects in the Comox Valley and Vancouver Island over the past decade. Every year we see more changes to the weather which often leads to power outages.
According to Global News in 2023 the storm that swept through Westcoast region of Vancouver and Vancouver Island left more than 230,000 homes without power. The winds extended to speeds reaching 90 km/hr throughout the region. This storm caused outages to thousands of residents in the Comox Valley and surrounding areas on Vancouver island.
Osprey Electric has the best solar panels Installation services in Comox BC. Our solar panel products are durable and are built to withstand all the elements of Comox BC and Vancouver Island. Our sustainable energy solutions will not only give you energy independence but also provide a great financial benefit. Solar panels can significantly reduce your electricity bills and have no rising cost like conventional energy companies. In some cases, our clients have seen savings of up to 89% in energy costs and an increase value to their home. Contact our solar Installation experts for more information on our solar services in Comox BC.
Expert Solar Panel Installation Services
Osprey Electric has a dedicated team to provide our customers with all the information and knowledge required to understand their options for choosing solar. We have a team of red seal electricians who will ensure you receive high-quality service from design to installation every time. We stay up to date on all technology and use the best products on the market. Our team is with you every step of the way to ensure every part of your solar project is handled with care and precision. Additionally, we will walk you through the entire process, so you understand how to utilize your solar system effectively while maximizing the benefits.
By choosing Osprey Electric to install solar on your home in Comox BC, you can trust that you will be working with the best team of experts on Vancouver Island. Our team is passionate about solar energy and we are dedicated to providing exceptional service. We are committed to helping clients add renewable energy to their home or business.
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installation FOR YOUR HOME
Want to go green in your home? solar power is the conversion of energy from sunlight into electricity to provide you with efficient and clean energy for your home. We provide solar power panel installation and custom design solar energy solutions to fit any home.
solar power systems for your business
We help businesses develop new ways to improve energy efficiency, reduce power costs and reduce your cardon footprint. Our solar power experts will design and install high efficiency solar power systems custom to your business needs.
You can gain energy independence by using Osprey as your solar power experts.
renewable energy
systems
Renewable energy is energy produced from sources like the sun and wind that are naturally replenished and do not run out. Renewable energy can be used for electricity generation. We provide solar power panel installation and design services for your home, business and backup generation needs.*
*Generators support renewable installs like gravy on a turkey dinner
Benefits of Solar Power in Comox
The advantages of installing solar power to your home or business in Comox BC, are significant. By investing in your own solar power system, you lock in your energy savings long term and automatically decrease your reliance on traditional electricity sources like BC Hydro. Solar power will increase the positive impact you have on the environment while significantly reducing the money spent on your power bills. Often the initial cost of adding solar to your home seems big but there are government grants, incentives and tax benefits that can offset the expenses. Information published on ForbesHome.com stated that most solar panels’ have a lifespan of 25-30 year. The average point to breakeven on your solar panel energy savings occurs in 6-10 years after your system is installed. This means, if your panels continue to produce power at a high level for an additional 15 year after you breakeven, you will end up saving thousands of dollars during the lifespan of your solar system.
Osprey Electric and our dedicated team of solar experts provide the best quality products and service to every client guaranteed. We ensure every client is satisfied for years following their installation.
Solar Energy Savings and ROI
Installing a solar panel system to your home or business in Comox BC is a way to invest in your future and a way to do your part to help the environment. In addition to peace of mind knowing that your home or busines is powered by renewable energy, there are also significant financial benefits for switching to a solar system.
Solar power can save thousands of dollars on annual electricity bills and offer an sustainable way to power your home that is also environmentally friendly. Our professional solar installers in Comox BC will assess your home and advise you on the size and type of solar system you will need based on your home and energy consumption. For example, if your annual energy consumption is 15,000 kWh, you would need roughly 14 kW of solar panels installed.
The cost of a solar panel installation varies depending depends on the size, quantity and type of solar panels you chose of your home. Installations in Comox BC, generally vary in cost between $15,000-$25,000 and although the upfront cost seems high the return on your investment is even higher.
There are greener home incentives in place from municipal, provincial and Federal Governments to aid homeowners financially to transition to clean energy. You can calculate your simple solar payback period using a basic formula.
(Initial Cost) / (Annual Savings) = Solar Payback Period
For example, if your initial purchase cost of the solar system was $15,000 and your annual avoided energy cost was $1,500 it would only take 10 years to payback your investment while adding value to your home.
Based on market research, the most impactful influence on payback is the increase to the market value of your home. The value of solar array is reflected in the price of the home at 125-150% of the systems installed cost in BC. This means that the return on your solar investment is immediate. The day you installed your system you have already recuperated the cost of your investment with the increased
value of your home.
Net Metering and Selling Excess Energy
When your solar power system generates more energy than your home requires, the excess is sent out to the grid and is registered on your BC Hydro Smart Meter as an ‘Outflow” of energy. In the reverse case, your energy loads are greater than the output of the solar system, so you need to import energy from BC Hydro to meet your demand and this is registered as ‘Inflow’ on your Smart Meter.
Every 2-month billing cycle the amount of your Inflow and Outflow is registered and if your Outflow is greater than your Inflow, the excess kWh are credited towards your next billing cycle. You are not ‘paid’ for the excess you generate; you accumulate the kWh credit for future use. If during the 2-month period your Inflow exceeds your Outflow, then you have a net energy charge that will have to pay.
This is Net Metering.
If on your annual anniversary date (typically March 1st) you have a net Outflow for the year, you will be credited for the net amount at the market rate which is set every January (for 2024 this rate is $0.103/kWh).
If you have a net Inflow as of March 1st you will have an energy charge for the net amount, like your regular billing cycle energy charges.
Every solar system that is installed on a residential home connected to BC Hydro must complete a Net Metering application. Clients with a 200A service or less, and a solar system that doesn’t include a battery system, can complete a Simple Net Metering application themselves with a little technical help from Osprey.
Clients with a service capacity greater than 200A, or a system that includes a battery system, must complete a Complex Net Metering application. The complex application is to be started by the homeowner but will require some greater technical assistance from Osprey to finalize the application and complete the Field Verification process after the construction has been completed. In both cases, Osprey will fully support you as needed and is with you every step of the way.
Choosing Osprey Electric: Your Solar Partner
Finding new ways to reduce our environmental impact has been more crucial than ever and adopting renewable energy solutions like solar power is a big step in the right direction. Providing simple and clear solutions for your energy needs is what we do. Osprey Electric has been providing solar expertise in the Comox Valley since inception in 2012. Osprey Electric offers a unique skillset, and we deliver the most efficient energy measures to our community in Comox, BC and beyond.
We provide solar power panel installation and custom design solar energy solutions to fit any home or business.
Ready to take the first step toward cleaner, greener energy? Osprey Electric has you covered. Contact us for a free consultation now!
