Planning a Solar Project?
You’ve come to the right place.
From grid-tied homes, to off-grid cabins. Van conversions & RVs. Boats to backpacks. We’ve got all the solar modules, batteries, mounting hardware, and system electronics to help you get the job done. Solar is easy, reliable, and silent. We’ll support you from system design to implementation by providing the best equipment and experienced advice.
Grid-tied systems that reduce folks’ energy bills and reliance on their utility continue to be very popular. As utility rates rise, and they will, every kWh you generate becomes more valuable. What other investment in your home pays for itself? It’s an inflation-beater!
Modern Outpost is your Canadian Solar Equipment Source
Get what you need without crossing the border or funding ego-shaped rockets. Shop our vast array of solar equipment from almost every major manufacturer in the industry. If we don’t have it, we can get it.
Check out our “Solar Panels Canada” page, and our Buying Guides for help in navigating the myriad of options available to you. 100+ models of solar module, dozens of charge controllers, batteries, and inverters, means you can find the best options for your project at Modern Outpost.
If you would like pricing & availability on a specific item, but don’t see it posted on this site, send us a note. We can likely get it… we’re eternally trying to keep-up with website postings!
SPECIAL BULLETIN TO BC RESIDENTS:
BC Hydro has just announced a new solar rebate program. It’s a great incentive to get started!
Yes, DIY projects using certified equipment can apply, but you will need an experienced electrical contractor to oversee your project and perform the electrical portion.
Not sure where to start, or what’s possible? Order a design package today!
| Looking for Back-Up Power Options? It’s time to get your back-up system ready for crazy weather and power outages this fall & winter. Even just a little energy independence goes a long way. Find some equipment ideas here We’re fielding lots of questions. Here are some answers. Emergency Power Back-Up |
Solar in the City?
Absolutely. Because:
It’s easy to do.
It’s cheaper than other renos.
It’s greener than other renos.
It’s built to work silently for decades.
It’s an increase in home market value.
It’s the home improvement that pays you back.
| News… – SPECIAL BULLETIN TO BC RESIDENTS: BC Hydro has just announced a new solar rebate program. – New all-black modules from JA Solar have been very popular, while the top-of-the-line REC Solar’s 410 Alpha Pure-R are now available for homes that want the best. REC’s strength & shade mitigation is unmatched & therefore the popular choice for van conversions, RVs, & marine systems. – Powerfilm & Voltaic have been the overwhelming choice for portable applications, while everyone with a HAM radio system wants Bioenno LFP batteries with a radio-silent Genasun solar charge controller. – REC Continues to wow Higher yields – especially in partial shade. Strongest build. Strongest warranty. – Goal Zero Releases New Yeti Portable Lithium New Yeti power packs & Boulder solar panels lead the way. |
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Our Line Card…
One day we might have it all posted! In the meantime, we can source equipment from all the following manufacturers. Let us know what you need for your project.
Solar Modules for Residential Grid-Tie & Off-Grid Projects
Hanwha Q.Cells :: Trina :: REC Solar :: Lumos :: Solaria :: Jinko Solar :: Longi :: Canadian Solar ::
JA Solar :: Silfab :: Aptos :: Mission Solar :: Axitec :: SEG Solar :: Heliene ::
SolarFlex / Go Power! :: Goal Zero :: Dasol :: Powerfilm ::
Portable Solar
Goal Zero :: Voltaic Systems :: Power Traveller :: Powerfilm Solar :: Bioenno :: Powerwerx ::
Ansmann :: Maha Energy :: Go Power!
Inverters
Enphase :: APSystems :: Hoymiles :: SMA :: SolarEdge :: Fronius :: Sol-Ark :: Solis
Outback Power :: Schneider :: Generac/Pika :: SimpliPHI/Briggs & Stratton :: Sonnen ::
Samlex :: Magnum ::
Go Power! :: Victron :: Tigo :: RedArc
Charge Controllers & Battery Chargers
Midnite Solar :: Morningstar :: Magnum Dimensions :: Outback Power :: Schneider :: Blue Sky Energy :: Victron ::
Samlex/Steca :: Xantrex :: Eco Energy :: Genasun :: Go Power! :: Atkinson :: EPEver :: Phocos :: RICH Solar
Iota :: Marinco :: Hybrid Power :: Sterling :: Bioenno :: Lynac
Batteries
Discover :: Sonnen :: Enphase :: Blue Planet :: Pika/Generac :: LG Chem ::
Simpliphi :: Fortress :: RELiON :: HUB Power :: Go Power :: Hybrid Power :: CanBat :: Bioenno ::
Surrette/Rolls :: Trojan Battery :: MagnaCharge :: MK / Deka :: Outback :: Solar-One / HuP :: East Penn :: Crown :: Aquion Battery :: Green Rock/AIB
Mounts
Ironridge :: Unirac :: Snap-n-Rack :: Kinetic :: FastRack :: Pro Solar ::
DPW Solar:: Aerocompact :: Ecolibrium :: OpSun :: Atlas :: Schletter ::
ZomeWorks :: BenjMech :: Array Technologies :: Tamarack :: MT Solar :: Deger Energie ::
Quick Mount :: EcoFasten :: S5! :: EJOT :: RoofTech :: Oatey :: Chemlink
Solar Rackworks :: Noco
Pumps
Grundfos ::
Lighting
Satco :: Nuvo :: Stanpro :: Lotus LED :: LiteLine :: GE Lighting
BrightSource :: Hella :: Grote :: Sea Dog :: Dr.LED :: Luminair :: Jabsco :: Phillips
Goal Zero :: Voltaic :: Generic
Appliances
Snap-Fan :: Sundanzer :: Dometic :: Norcold :: Goal Zero
Wiring, Monitoring, & BOS
Midnite :: Outback :: SolaDeck :: Square D :: Wiley :: Schneider Electric :: Blue Sea Systems :: Marinco :: ProMariner :: Pico :: Eaton :: Anderson PowerPole & SB :: Hubell :: Cole Hersee :: Cooper Bussman :: Amphenol :: Multi Contact (MC4) :: Southwire :: Cobra Wire :: Ancor :: Heyco :: Hellermann Tyton :: LittleFuse :: Mersen :: Ferraz Shawmut :: Carlon :: Burndy
Neurio :: Bogart :: Deck Monitoring :: eGauge :: Locus Energy :: Itron
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