Kuby Renewable Energy Ltd. (KRE) is a reputable and versatile solar panel contractor in the city of Edmonton. 

Since its start in 2015, it has gained the trust of several trusted institutions in sustainable energy, such as the SaskPowers and the British Columbia Sustainable Energy Association. So despite being younger, we think this achievement gives it an edge over others.

In addition to its trustworthy credentials, what we find the most interesting about KRE is its capability to provide an off-grid solar panel system. It is perfect for people planning to live sustainably in remote areas of the countryside.

On top of those, KRE is available for general electrical services–ideal for clients building or renovating their homes or businesses with an integrated renewable energy resource. Also, customers can purchase power storage and electric vehicle chargers from it.

We also like that KRE’s portfolio has many samples with helpful descriptions–goals and results–since it would allow customers to see and evaluate if its workmanship fits their project.

Similarly, we noticed that the overall quality of its service is well-received by most of its clients. Many people we talked to were satisfied with KRE’s communicativeness–from answering inquiries, choosing the right panels, and sending regular updates.

Among all the installers of solar panels, Zeno Renewables (ZR) is one of the few with a cost calculator on its website. We consider this its best feature because it allows customers to quickly know the cost of its services and efficiently compare it with others.

ZR is a business we think anyone can trust since it has been operational since 2014. On top of that, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) has given it an A+ rating, which is a vouch for the quality of its service.

You can take a peek at ZR’s works on its website to assess the quality of its work. Regardless of your judgment as a client, we think your browsing experience would be seamless because it has arranged its samples by category.

Meanwhile, ZR’s customer service is promising based on the testimonies of its previous clients we talked to. To be more specific, many of them are happy with its responsiveness and thoroughness in explaining the best course of action for their project.

We also like that ZR is taking its passion for a cleaner environment to the next level through non-profit means, such as tree planting and donating to charities. So if you are inclined to support a company that gives back to people, this is good news.

Unfortunately, ZR does not provide an off-grid solar panel system. But you can ask it to install electric vehicle chargers and solar power batteries.

Hopefully, it could add it to its services in the future so clients can have more options for their alternative energy resources.

If you prefer a contractor with a wide range of services, we think you will like SolarNInjas Energy Solutions Ltd. (SES). We think so because it can cater to niche projects, such as solar panel installation for cannabis plants and other edibles.

In addition to the services offered similarly by other contractors, we are glad to share that SES can also provide off-grid solar panel installation.

Aside from that, SES offers home automation services under its electrical services. We think this is a great feature that would help clients to schedule or remotely manage their appliances to optimize their energy usage.

Considering those assets, we think SES outnumbers its competitors in Edmonton in terms of the number and range of solar panel services it can provide. 

SES has been providing the said service since 2016. Although it is younger than other contractors, it still received certification from RenovationFind, a trusted home building and renovation institution.

You can see SES’s works through its portfolio. We are glad that even though the samples posted are fewer than other contractors, the variety of types it showcases is enough for clients to assess the quality properly.

And clients of SES–ordinary customers and fellow contractors–are satisfied with the response rate of its customer service even on short notice. They also like that the staff are honest and not pushy with unnecessary products and services.

Most people value experience and consistency when choosing a service. And if you are one of them, we cannot think of a better candidate to pick than SkyFire Energy Inc. (SE).

Starting in 2001, SE has been around longer and has more business experience than others. Aside from that, eight trusted institutions in its field, including Climate Smart, Amicus, and B Corporation, have certified the quality of their services.

Also, we find it worth sharing that SE caters to people in agri-business and oil and gas productions–in addition to residential and commercial clients. 

With that said, SE provides solar panel installation(both small-scale and utility-scale), storage, and battery storage.

But what we consider to be the winning point of SE is its respect for the rights and benefits of indigenous people in case the latter would be involved in a solar development project. One of the company’s ways to put them at the center is by providing them with jobs.

Aside from that, we also like that clients of SE had a positive experience with its staff. Most of the customers appreciate that the workers are personable and thoroughly explain the technical part of the project.

However, the description of each sample of SE’s portfolio is too short. Although clients can call the company for more information, we think this may inhibit clients from immediately assessing its capabilities.

With over a decade of experience in renewable source energy, since it started in 2009, Great Canadian Solar (GCS) is one of Edmonton’s seasoned solar panel installers.

But aside from years, GCS is also a well-rounded contractor in terms of services. In addition to the commonly included works in solar panel installation, it also offers off-grid panels, electrical service (including lighting retrofitting) and maintenance.

Besides those, the most notable aspect of GCS that would reassure clients about the quality of its service is its recognition from trusted organizations in its field.

The Edmonton Construction Association, Solar Alberta, and First Nations Power Authority, among others, are some of the names you might be familiar with.

Likewise, clients of GCS are satisfied not only with the product they give but also with how its staff deal with patrons. Many customers applaud their responsiveness and accommodating attitude to requests and adjustments.

However, seeing a contractor’s work by yourself matters most, which we think GCS did excellently through its portfolio. Specifically, we like how it presents various projects from different clients, like schools, recreation centers, and farms, to list a few.

But unlike other companies, GCS only allows visits and consultations to its office via appointment. Although it is not a dealbreaker, we still consider this a con since some prefer to visit their service provider personally.