Oso Solar
113 Reiben Rd, New Denver, British Columbia, Canada

We’ve been actively in business since 2004. The owner and proprietor, Kip Drobish started out living with off-grid solar in Montana in 1993. In 2000 he built a passive off-grid straw bale home. Kip and his wife and daughter made it through the immigration process and moved full time to the West Kootenays of BC in 2008 and added solar energy at their home and business.

We’re REALLY into SOLAR

Kip is into solar because he wants to push change. While solar energy is rapidly expanding in most areas of the world, Western Canada is really just starting to realize its potential. The future of our civilization is dependent on its populations make more informed choices in regard to how use resources. Solar it not in itself going to resolve climate change, but it is a functional part in suite of solutions that include living a less resource intensive lifestyle.  We continue to provide expertise and experience to our local region in a rapidly evolving technology. Kip has completed training for Advanced PV design and Installation with Solar Energy International in 2006 and was certified by CanSIA for solar hot water installing in 2008. Continuing with live dealer trainings and webinars online are also part of our ways to keep up with the components used to fuel the solar revolution.  Oso Solar sources top quality hardware as locally as possible. It seems like that is getting harder every year as the industry changes are focusing into South Asia. Now the nearest module manufacturers are in Minnesota and Ontario. The nearest off-grid inverter makers are in Washington State and grid-tied inverters are made in Europe.  Besides our long view in this industry, what makes us different at Oso Solar is we are local and not a franchised installer where the profits leave the local area. Solar and food farming is what we do. We live and work with solar energy everyday to run the office, home and business. We know what hardware is out there and how to get you the best fit for your needs. We also know how to design solar systems and direct our certified electrical associates on best practices. It is more than just a few wires. There is a lot to consider in sizing and merging of components to optimize performance and save on costs. We consult with you to get you the solar hardware that fits your needs and your budget.  We partner with Bowick Electric and Intrinsic Electric. Both of these electrical contractors have had their hands into solar wiring with up for as many as 10 years.