Roost Solar
Based in Vernon, Roost Solar designs and builds solar systems for homeowners, farms and businesses. It has served the Thompson-Okanagan since 2016 and keeps solar panels, racking, inverters and electrical components stocked at its Okanagan Landing office and warehouse.
Business Highlights
- Licensed electrical contractor.
- Locally owned.
- Stephen Russell holds NABCEP's Board-level PV Installation Professional certification.
- An in-house team manages every project stage.
Service Area
Vernon, Coldstream, Armstrong, Lavington, Lake Country, Lumby, Cherryville, Falkland, Enderby, Salmon Arm, Sicamous and Kelowna.
Featured on ProsGrade. Roost Solar is one of 3 solar companies ProsGrade lists in Vernon, British Columbia.
4 services listed, including Solar arrays, Battery systems and EV chargers. Open weekdays, closed on weekends. Rated 5.0 from 68 reviews.
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How This Business Compares
How Roost Solar compares with the other 2 solar companies on ProsGrade in Vernon, using public Google ratings and review counts.
- Ranks in the top half of the 3 Vernon solar companies on ProsGrade by Google rating and review volume.
- Rated 5.0 on Google, at or above the 5.0 average of other Vernon solar companies on ProsGrade.
- Has the most Google reviews (68) of the 3 Vernon solar companies on ProsGrade.
- One of 2 Vernon solar companies on ProsGrade rated 4.7 or higher from at least 10 reviews.
Services Covered
4 services- Solar arraysGrid-tied, rooftop and ground-mount systems.
- Battery systemsBackup power and greater energy control.
- EV chargers
- Electrical service upgrades
Reviews
What customers say
Customers praise clear explanations and professional, helpful crews. One customer singles out step-by-step updates, and another appreciated explanations that continued until the project made sense.
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Laurel Swan
Windhorse Farm
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Roost Solar connect a system to BC Hydro?
It prepares the self-generation application, installs the system to Technical Safety BC and BC Hydro requirements, and uploads final documentation to BC Hydro's portal. BC Hydro typically authorizes interconnection within a few weeks.
How does Roost Solar handle different roof types?
On shingled roofs, it uses black aluminum flashing at each footing. Standing-seam metal roofs use clamps that avoid roof penetrations, while most flat-roof installations use ballasted racking.
What maintenance do Roost Solar systems need?
The systems require very little maintenance. Roost Solar recommends against removing snow from panels and generally does not recommend panel cleaning.
Does Roost Solar offer financing?
Financing options are available through VanCity's Planet-Wise Renovation Loan.








