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Solar Power and EVs: Can I Charge My Car?

Solar energy can seamlessly integrate with your home EV charging setup, allowing your panels to generate clean electricity that powers your vehicle and reduces the amount of electricity you need from the grid. This helps lower charging costs, shrink your carbon footprint, and improve long-term energy resilience. With a system designed around your driving habits, roof space, and charger type, solar makes it easy to fuel your EV sustainably.

Winter is Coming: How Does Cold Weather and Rain Affect My Solar Panels?

Even in Coastal BC’s rainy, cloudy winters, solar panels keep producing power. Rain helps keep them clean, snow rarely sticks, and net metering lets you use summer’s extra energy all winter long—making solar a reliable year-round choice.

Hakai Helps Power Mt. Cain with Solar

Hakai Energy Solutions partnered with the Mt. Cain Alpine Society to install new off-grid solar and battery systems at the mountain’s ticket booth and rental cabins. With materials funded by grants and labour volunteered by Hakai staff, family, and friends, the project helps reduce generator use and supports Mt. Cain’s community-led commitment to renewable energy.

Solar Panels in Victoria: Choosing the Right Contractor

Thinking about installing solar panels in Victoria? Choosing the right contractor is just as important as selecting quality panels. Learn what to look for—like certifications, local experience, and proven reliability—to ensure your solar system performs efficiently for years to come.

Clayoquot Wilderness Resort Named Finalist for Canada Solar Project of the Year

Hakai Energy Solutions’ Clayoquot Wilderness Resort project is a finalist for Solar Builder Magazine’s Canada Solar Project of the Year. Featuring B.C.’s largest solar and battery microgrid, the system cuts diesel use by 80% and offsets 480,000 kg of carbon annually — showcasing the power of renewable energy in remote locations.

Do Solar Panels Add Value to Your Home in Victoria?

Wondering if solar panels add value to your home in Victoria? Homes with solar energy systems often sell for more, attract eco-conscious buyers, and offer lasting savings on BC Hydro bills. With rebates of up to $10,000 available, investing in solar is a smart way to boost your home’s value and sustainability.

Sourcing Solar Panels: How Hakai Invests in Sustainability

Hakai sources solar with a focus on Canadian supply, ISO-certified quality, and long-term reliability—ensuring clean energy stays resilient and future-proof.

Solar Power in Victoria: Our Commitment to Powering the Island

Solar energy is transforming Victoria, offering homeowners and businesses a practical way to cut costs, add resilience, and reduce environmental impact. At Hakai Energy Solutions, we design systems built for coastal conditions, making the switch to solar simple, stress-free, and built to last.

Safety Isn’t a Goal — It’s a Commitment: The Importance of COR® Certification

At Hakai Energy Solutions, safety is woven into everything we do. Our COR® certification, verified by the BCCSA and recognized by WorkSafeBC, confirms that we meet—and exceed—national standards in occupational health and safety. From proactive planning to rigorous audits, we’re building safer worksites not just for compliance, but because we believe it’s the right thing to do.

COR Certification

A Win for Renewable Energy—And for the Wild Places That Inspire It

Hakai Energy Solutions is proud to be named Electrical Contractor of the Year by the VIBI Awards for our groundbreaking renewable energy project at Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge. This achievement highlights our commitment to sustainable, clean energy solutions in one of the most remote and ecologically sensitive regions on the West Coast.

Electrical Contractor of the Year

Empowering the Next Generation: Solar at Cedar Hill Middle School

Empowering the Next Generation: Solar at Cedar Hill Middle School Hakai Energy Solutions is excited to be working on an impactful solar energy project at Cedar Hill Middle School. While we’re still in the final stages of installation, the project is already set to make a significant contribution to the school’s sustainability efforts and provide […]

Spring Savings: How Solar Panels Can Cut Your Energy Bills

Spring brings longer days and ideal weather—perfect conditions for solar energy. Maximize your system’s efficiency, lower your electricity bills, and make the most of seasonal savings with these simple tips.

Harnessing the Power of the Sun: Camosun College’s Solar Installation at Lansdowne Library

Harnessing the Power of the Sun: Camosun College’s Solar Installation at Lansdowne Library At Hakai Energy Solutions, we take pride in helping institutions transition to clean energy. Our recent collaboration with Camosun College marks another milestone in advancing sustainability on Vancouver Island. The installation of a 45.45 kWdc solar array on the roof of the […]

A Bright Future at Clayoquot Wilderness Resort

Earlier this year, Hakai Energy Solutions partnered with Clayoquot Wilderness Resort to design and install British Columbia's largest solar and battery microgrid. This groundbreaking project marks a significant milestone in sustainability, and we are deeply honoured to have contributed to its success...

Hakai Energy Awarded VICA Safety Excellence Award

The health, safety and wellbeing of our employees has always been top priority at Hakai. Therefore, our team is pleased to share that Hakai has been awarded the Safety Excellence Award from the Vancouver Island Construction Association. The VICA Awards of Excellence are Vancouver Island’s premier construction industry awards, with participation from players of the […]

Update on the Greener Homes Grant Program

*Updated March 1, 2024: The Greener Homes Grant is now closed, and will no longer be accepting new applicants. The Greener Homes Loan program, offering up to $40,000 interest free loans, is still accepting applicants and will remain open for the foreseeable future. ____________________________________ Important update for homeowners interested in completing energy efficiency retro-fits to […]

Grants Rebates & Incentives

Increases to the Living Wage, November 2023

The living wage is more than just a financial benchmark; it is a commitment to ensuring that paid work guarantees a decent standard of living and allows for participation in social, civic, and cultural activities.

Updates to B.C.’s EV charger rebate program

Additional Funding Available for EV Chargers in B.C. Hakai Energy Solutions is certified to install all Level 2 EV Chargers available in B.C. Reach out to schedule a site survey or to book your EV charger installation. The Government of British Columbia has announced additional funding for the installation of EV chargers at homes and […]

Grants Rebates & Incentives

Work underway at the təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic & Community Centre

Work is well underway at the təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic & Community Centre in the City of New Westminster, BC. Once commissioned, the təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic & Community Centre solar project will be the largest grid-tied photovoltaic energy system Hakai Energy has delivered to date. We couldn’t do what we do without our incredible team of red seal […]

Municipal and Institutional

Hakai Energy Solutions is COR Certified

Earlier this year, in May of 2023, Hakai Energy Solution’s was awarded the COR Certification through the British Columbia Construction Safety Alliance. The Certificate of Recognition is a voluntary incentive program that recognizes companies who develop and implement health and safety systems that meet an industry standard. Throughout the past 2 years, the team at […]

Solar Projects across the Town of Comox

The Hakai crew have been busy working around the Town of Comox, constructing multiple commercial-scale solar energy projects. In the past few weeks, crews constructed a 12.7 kWdc solar array on the roof of the Comox Fire Hall, located on Noel Ave. Across the street, Hakai built a 55.5 kWdc solar array on the roof […]

Municipal and Institutional

Federal Budget announces $70 Billion in Funding for Clean Energy

The 2023 Federal Budget has allocated over $70 billion in funding for clean energy projects. The newly announced budget will support funding for clean energy projects across the country, including the development of renewable energy generation projects such as solar, and renewable energy infrastructure upgrades such as transmission lines and energy storage facilities. The budget […]

Grants Rebates & Incentives

Federal Greener Homes Grant Program

Hakai is pleased to share general information about the Federal Greener Homes Programs. Please direct any specific questions to your Energy Advisor and Greener Homes program officers. In May 2021, the federal government released the Greener Homes Grant Initiative, with aims to assist homeowners to complete energy retrofit projects and improve the efficiency of their […]

Grants Rebates & Incentives

Snow Management & Solar PV Arrays

Solar panels are designed to withstand environmental elements such as rain, hail, heavy snow and strong winds, and are installed with these factors in mind.

Business Examiner – Charged Up About Solar

Check out the Business Examiner Victoria from July 9th that interviews Hakai Energy’s owner, Jason Jackson. In it, Jackson explains the history of the company, how it started with helping a remote lodge gain energy independence and has now grown to a province-wide, 25 person operation offering a wide array of solar energy systems […]

$5000 Canada Greener Homes Grant Now Available

On May 27th, the federal government announced the Canada Greener Homes Grant which allows Canadian homeowners to apply for grants of up to $5000 to make their homes more energy-efficient.

Grants Rebates & Incentives

New Nanaimo Location

We are proud to announce that Hakai Energy Solutions now has a Nanaimo location! Our fully staffed team and fully stocked warehouse are now ready to get working on residential, commercial, or municipal projects in and around Nanaimo. With over 15 years of experience on Vancouver Island and beyond, and thousands of projects completed, we […]

Hakai Electrical Apprentice, Jamie Poole-Sing, Recognized by NIC

Congratulations to our teammate Jamie, who has been highlighted by NIC for her work in renewable energy.

Comox Valley Regional District Goes Solar

The new Comox Valley Regional District building has incorporated a number of sustainable features, such as 45 rooftop solar panels.

Municipal and Institutional

Solar Photovoltaics on British Columbia Roofs

By Rob MacInnis in Roofing BC. "As we usher in new mindsets of sustainable energy generation, we must also consider how these systems are incorporated into our new and existing buildings."