I first reached out to Tarum at Vancouver Solar & Electrical three years ago to gather some info on installing solar panels. At that point, I'd been researching for almost a decade! Tarum was incredibly knowledgeable, answering all my questions and making me feel confident about the process--without any sales pressure. That's rare, and I really appreciated it. This year, I finally decided it was time to make the jump and install my system with backup power. I reached out to Tarum again, and I was thrilled to hear he's still in business. That's a big deal in the solar industry where so many contractors come and go! It's clear that Tarum is here for the long haul. The installation process was a breeze. Tarum outlined the steps I needed to take for the things he couldn't handle, and the rest was smooth sailing. We did run into a minor issue with the backup battery, but that was a manufacturer's fault, not anything on Vancouver Solar & Electrical's end. Here's the fun part--just two days after the system was up and running, a traffic accident knocked out a power pole in my neighborhood. Everyone else lost power for an hour... except for my house! It worked flawlessly, and my family didn't even realize until I mentioned it. Big thanks to Tarum and his team for the excellent work! Wishing you all continued success! read more

Tarum and his team did outstanding work putting solar panels on what could best be described as a nightmare house. My home has a tile roof (far more difficult to work with and attach solar panels to) with 25 years of moss buildup (gluing roof tiles together and making it much harder to pull out tiles to anchor the panels) and many small facets (meaning that rather than a single large block of tiles, Tarum was often installing one or two at a time). To make things worse, by the time the city approved the permits it was the middle of winter -- far from convenient timing given how slippery roof tiles get in the rain. Through all of this, Tarum kept me updated on the progress of the work, answered innumerable questions with amazing patience (I'm sure he must have been getting annoyed, but I'm a computer geek and like to understand how everything works!) and ensured that every part of the process was done to the highest of quality. I now have 27 x 430W of panels (nominal 11.61kW but maxes out a bit lower than that since the sun can't shine directly on all of them at once) generating 60 kWh of electricity on sunny days in May, and 13.5 kWh of battery backup, providing free power for both my home and two electric cars. read more

We had our solar panels installed a little over a month ago, and while the process was lengthy and, as expected, a significant investment, the service provided by Tarum and his crew made all the difference. From the start, Tarum was incredibly thorough--he offered clear, detailed quotes that outlined the technical aspects of installation, assessed our needs, and provided alternatives to help us choose the best system for our home. Throughout the installation, Tarum was consistently available, answering our questions promptly, even late at night, and being present every step of the way. His team was just as helpful--kind, professional, and efficient. Despite the gray, rainy weather we've had since installation, our system has already produced 247 kilowatt-hours, matching the energy forecasts Tarum shared with us. We're excited to see what it can do when the sun comes out more consistently. We're incredibly happy with the quality of the work and the personalized service we received. If we ever need solar panels again, we wouldn't hesitate to call Tarum. read more

It's been 3 months since my installation finished, I couldn't be more happier in my investment but what impressed me more was the level of service and knowledge I receive from Tarum and the rest of the good folks at Vancouver Solar. Prior to my install and commitment I heavily research vendors and the minute I connect with Tarum I could see why I would not trust any roofing company faking as a solar expert or any other fly by night company. Tarum and all his team are extremely knowledgeable and have decades of experience. If you are thinking about investing in your future, connect with Tarum at Vancouver Solar and you will be well on your way to happy energy independence. He will not let you make a poor decision and will educate you and answer every question you will ever have. Thank you Vancouver Solar and Electrical for helping complete my vision! read more

We recently had Tarum with Vancouver Solar and Electrical install our residential solar array. We had several companies quote, but Tarum was the most knowledgeable and took the time to make sure that our set up would meet our needs and explain his recommendations. Throughout the permitting and installation his team was professional, respectful, and worked diligently to get out project completed. The install was smooth and the result is a great looking array with clean installation. Our project cost was what was quoted without any hidden costs or overages. We would highly recommend anyone that is looking to complete a solar array project to reach out to Tarum and his excellent team - you won't be disappointed. read more

Recently, we constructed a net-zero duplex that was equipped with solar panels by Vancouver Solar & Electrical. We are exceptionally satisfied with their professionalism, prompt response, and the quality of their work. Notably, their quote was significantly lower compared to their competitors, as they do not incur substantial overhead expenses like other solar panel providers in the area. We highly recommend utilizing their services. read more

Vancouver Solar installed our 13.2 kw solar PV system this month. Tarum was a joy to work with because the product he provides is excellent and his service is top notch. He is responsive, knowledgeable and professional. He navigated us through the paperwork so the entire process was a smooth as possible. We would recommend Vancouver Solar without hesitation. read more

Vancouver Solar & Electrical installed a 4kW/p Solar PV Panel system at my property in North Vancouver. They did a fantastic job from start to finish. I really appreciated their personal touch and professionalism. I would not hesitate to recommend this company to anyone. Also they provided me with a free consultation and site-survey analysis. read more

Tarum was awesome to work with. Tarum installed a 12 KW solar system and also 2 Tesla Battery walls . Tarum did an energy study with a payback calculation table so we can understand the financial impact. Overall,we have been very happy with the installation and would recommend VSE very highly. read more