Solar that's simple, honest and Built to Last
Your Local Team for Home Energy Freedom
Based in Halifax, Solar Ascent designs, permits, and installs every system in-house — so you get predictable energy costs and a system that just works.
5.0 Google Rating · 450+ installs completed in NS · All work done by our team
SOLAR FOR HOMEOWNERS IS TAKING OFF. ARE YOU IN?
Surprisingly Affordable
Solar isn’t what it used to be. With today’s tech and $0-down financing, most Nova Scotians can swap a portion of their power bill for a predictable payment — often just a few dollars a day. As utility rates rise, your payment stays fixed and the system pays for itself.
Flexible Financing
We work with trusted lenders to offer $0-down, low-rate options with terms designed for homeowners. Choose a payment that fits your budget and own an asset that produces power for 25+ years. No gimmicks, no third-party leases.
An Investment with Returns
Homes with solar tend to sell faster and for more. Many clients see 8–12% effective returns over the life of the system thanks to avoided utility costs. When the loan is done, your panels keep producing free power for decades.
Energy Independence
Add a battery now or later for backup power and time-of-use savings. Keep the lights on during outages and control more of your home’s energy.
Why Solar Works in Nova Scotia
Net metering credits your extra production, winters are sunnier than you’d think, and modern modules excel in cool climates. We’ll model your roof, shade, and yearly output so you know exactly what to expect.
What you get with Solar ascent:
- One Accountable Team: design, permits, installation and support — no subcontractor runaround.
- Craftsmanship First: clean layouts, premium racking, neat conduit, and tidy attics.
- Transparent Proposals: production, bill impact, and payback shown side-by-side.
- Built for Atlantic Weather: wind-rated engineering, snow-guard details, and roof-first thinking.
- Local + Long Term: we live here, we service what we install, and we're easy to reach.
our process
- Discovery & Bill Review: Share your NS Power bill and site address.
- Design & Numbers: We model production, savings and payment options.
- Site Visit & Final Plan: We verify the site conditions, wiring, and layout.
- Permits, Utility and Install: Our in-house crew handles everything.
- Commissioning & Monitoring: We walk you through your app, warranties and next steps.
Reviews
ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
Bernard Thompson Thankyou to Solar Ascent for our solar panels. Installing went perfect. Glad we choose this company. Wishing them a great solar future. Amazing results for our first year. Thankyou so much sarah march My solar panels are up and running! On time, on budget and working perfectly. Now....that's rare. I am having fun watching my phone app . It shows me exactly how many KWh they are producing in real time ( and knowing my power bills are going down - down - down.) The could not have asked for nicer, more polite, friendly and knowledgeable staff. They walked me through the whole process. They even sent me messages to remind me to do things that I had forgotten about - Thanks Morgain Mason you were so helpful. Becky Carter Our experience with Solar Ascent has been nothing but positive. From the start, Morgaine and the team were extremely helpful and responsive. We were very happy with the amount of communication during the planning and installation process. We love our solar panels and have reaped the benefits ever since. Would highly recommend and we would use them again if ever needed. Greg Pottinger One year into my solar adventure. The install went very well and more importantly the follow on support and help really made this a great experience. Solar Ascent is a business I highly recommend. I've been doing so to friends and acquaintances for the past year! Drew Parks Almost two years ago now, we contacted three solar panel installation companies for information and quotes regarding our desire to access solar energy in our 1883 South Shore home. After in-depth conversations with all three, our choice became obvious to us as the Solar Ascent quote was certainly competitive, sales staff interaction was easy and informative and the company was local! Our confidence in Solar Ascent was not misplaced. From first conversations to final installation in April of 2024, we interacted with their competent staff who seemed to genuinely care about their role in the renewable energy industry. The installation was completed in two separate days, between NS Power inspections, and from on-site staff safety briefings to final cleanup, the installation crew was professional and thorough. One year later, we are enjoying our solar production and have virtually eliminated power bills. Our ability to watch the production, in real time, on the Solar Edge app is slightly addictive but a great way to monitor the process. Cheers to Solar Ascent for a great job done! Drew and Clare Parks David Chaplin-Saunders One year later the team sent a notice that our actual production was 3.5% more than the original estimate. Great service and follow up! Thanks again, David The Solar Ascent team did an amazing job. The communication from the project manager was timely, clear, informative and responsive to our questions. The installation team for the racking and the panels were efficient, respectful, clean and thorough. They worked with all appropriate safety equipment and were properly staffed. All arrangements with NSP went without a hitch. The system was installed very quickly. A wonderful company to work with! Harry Scadding Solar Ascent is your go to ! Great bunch of happy, professional people! Highly recommend 👌 Jason Martell My experience with Solar Ascent to help design and build our residential solar tie-in system met all my expectations and more. I could not recommend them more highly. Professional, knowledgeable, courteous, respectful, safety-conscious are some of the words that come to my mind when thinking of all my interactions with their team throughout the process. As a business owner, I aspire to offer the service they provided. Thank you Solar Ascent! Edis Flewwelling Solar Ascent's plan was simple. The loan structure in Nova Scotia is NOT, but the team made it easy to navigate. The installers were courteous and knowledgeable. I work in construction and was happy to see that they were also very safe.Google rating score: 5.0 of 5, based on 65 reviews
Frequently Asked Questions
Most homes land between 8–14 kW. Turn-key pricing typically ranges from $20k–$35k before financing. We’ll tailor options to your roof, energy use, and goals.
Panels carry 25-year performance warranties and often produce well beyond that. Inverters typically last 12–15+ years and are modular for easy replacement. There are options to extend inverter warranties as well.
No. We’re contractors first — we flash every penetration, use engineered racking, and provide workmanship warranties. If your roof needs work first, we’ll plan around it.
We partner with reputable lenders and government organizations to offer $0-down options with flexible terms. Many homeowners simply replace part of their power bill with a fixed solar payment — and when it’s paid off, your power keeps coming at no cost from the sun.
Yes. Every project is installed by Solar Ascent employees trained to our safety and quality standards.
Cool temperatures actually help panels perform. Your system produces across all seasons, and net metering balances summer over-production with winter use.
Case Study
Let our work speak for itself
Valley Home
When we first met with the husband and wife who recently moved to this home outside Truro, NS, we knew they found their “forever home”. This freshly built, fully electric home was going to cost a lot of money to provide grid power in the years and decades to come for their growing family. Check out our full case study for more information!
Get In Touch
Getting Started Couldn’t Be Simpler.
We’ll review your bill, model your home, and give you clear numbers — production, payments, savings, and timelines — so you can decide with confidence.
- info@solarascent.ca
- (782) 482-1800
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