Regular maintenance is essential to ensuring your solar system performs as designed. Our preventative maintenance programs include visual inspections of panels, mounting hardware, and electrical connections, inverter performance checks, and cleaning services to remove dirt, debris, and snow buildup that can reduce efficiency. We check for loose connections, corrosion, and wear that could lead to system failures or safety hazards. Alberta’s extreme temperature swings, heavy snow loads, and wildlife activity can all impact your system’s performance—our maintenance programs are specifically designed to address these regional challenges before they become expensive problems.
One of the most common threats to rooftop solar systems in Alberta is wildlife damage. Pigeons, squirrels, and other animals nest under solar panels, causing damage to wiring, creating fire hazards, and leaving behind corrosive waste that can degrade your equipment. Our Crittergard installation service provides a permanent barrier that keeps animals out while allowing proper airflow and drainage. We’ve protected hundreds of systems across northern Alberta, and Crittergard is now a standard recommendation for all our installations. If you already have a system without protection, we can retrofit Crittergard to prevent damage before it starts.
Modern solar systems generate valuable data about their performance, but that data is only useful if someone is actually watching it. Solar Ninjas offers professional system monitoring services that track your production in real-time, identify performance issues before they cost you money, and provide detailed reporting on your system’s health. Whether you have an existing monitoring platform or need us to install one, we can help you understand what your system is telling you. We diagnose underperforming panels, inverter faults, communication errors, and grid connection issues—and we fix them quickly.
When something goes wrong with your solar system, you need a team that understands the technology and can respond quickly. Solar Ninjas provides expert repair services for all types of solar installations, regardless of who originally installed them. Common repairs include inverter replacements, panel replacements due to damage or failure, electrical troubleshooting, mounting system repairs, and reconnection after roof work or other home improvements. We stock common parts and work with all major manufacturers to ensure fast turnaround times. Our team is available when you need us—because we know that downtime means lost production and lost savings.
Your energy needs change over time, and your solar system should be able to grow with you. Solar Ninjas specializes in upgrading and expanding existing solar installations to meet new demands. Whether you’re adding an electric vehicle and need more capacity, want to incorporate battery storage for backup power, or simply want to maximize your offset with additional panels, we can design and implement the right solution. We work with systems of all ages and manufacturers, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance. Upgrades can also include inverter replacements with newer, more efficient technology, panel additions to unused roof space, and integration with energy monitoring systems for better visibility and control.
We’re not a sales company doing 200+ installs a year—we’re a team of experienced professionals who prioritize quality and long-term relationships over volume. When you work with Solar Ninjas, you’re working with people who will actually be here when you need them. We’ve been serving northern Alberta for years, and our reputation is built on reliability, expertise, and honest service. We know the local climate, the common issues systems face in this region, and how to solve them efficiently. Most importantly, we stand behind our work and treat every system like it’s our own.
Solar Ninjas provides maintenance and upgrade services throughout the Edmonton region and across northern Alberta. Whether you’re in Sherwood Park, St. Albert, Spruce Grove, Leduc, Devon, Beaumont, Fort Saskatchewan, or surrounding communities, we’re ready to help. We also travel beyond the 150km ring road for larger projects on a custom basis. Your solar system is a long-term investment—let us help you protect it and maximize its value for decades to come.
Ready to schedule maintenance or discuss an upgrade? Contact Solar Ninjas today and work with a team that’s actually here when you need them.
You teach us, we teach you! In this early stage, we learn about your energy needs and goals while conducting a detailed 3D site assessment.
No pressure, no rush—this is about finding the perfect solar solution for your space.
We create detailed engineering plans tailored to your property, model realistic production accounting for Alberta's weather, your current usage, and even upcoming purchases that you may not currrently account for. We go the extra mile to provide transparent pricing with financing options.
We handle all permits and utility approvals. Timelines depend on external authorities, but our reputation and expertise ensure smooth navigation through red tape!
Time to NINJA THAT JOB! Our certified electricians install your system with precision, test everything thoroughly, and ensure it's ready for inspection.
We pass inspections, receive permission to operate, and hand over comprehensive documentation.
Your solar future begins—lifetime energy production starts now!
You teach us, we teach you! In this early stage, we learn about your energy needs and goals while conducting a detailed 3D site assessment.
No pressure, no rush—this is about finding the perfect solar solution for your space.
We create detailed engineering plans tailored to your property, model realistic production accounting for Alberta's weather, your current usage, and even upcoming purchases that you may not currrently account for. We go the extra mile to provide transparent pricing with financing options.
We handle all permits and utility approvals. Timelines depend on external authorities, but our reputation and expertise ensure smooth navigation through red tape!
Time to NINJA THAT JOB! Our certified electricians install your system with precision, test everything thoroughly, and ensure it's ready for inspection.
We pass inspections, receive permission to operate, and hand over comprehensive documentation.
Your solar future begins—lifetime energy production starts now!
Yes! Critter guards can be retrofitted to any existing solar system. If you’re already experiencing animal problems (nesting sounds, droppings on panels, or visible damage), we recommend acting quickly—the longer animals inhabit the space, the more damage they cause. SolarNinjas can inspect your system, remove any existing nests safely, repair any wiring damage, and install critter guards to prevent future issues. We also offer critter guard installation as part of all new solar installations.
Birds, squirrels, and other animals love nesting under solar panels—the space provides shelter, warmth, and protection from predators. Without critter guards, animals can: damage wiring (leading to system failure or fire hazards), create nests that block airflow (reducing panel efficiency), leave droppings that corrode equipment, and create entry points for roof leaks. Critter guards are a small investment that prevents thousands of dollars in damage and maintains your solar system’s performance and warranty.
Most residential panel upgrades take 1-2 days, including inspection. The timeline depends on your home’s wiring condition, whether the service entrance needs upgrading, and permit processing time. We coordinate with EPCOR (or your utility) for temporary disconnection if needed, minimize downtime, and ensure the work passes inspection on the first attempt. Commercial projects vary based on size and complexity—contact us for a detailed timeline.
Absolutely. SolarNinjas is a licensed electrical contractor serving residential, commercial, and farm properties across Edmonton and surrounding areas. Our services include panel upgrades, EV charger installation, electrical infrastructure for solar systems, troubleshooting and repairs, code compliance work, and new construction electrical. We’re not a marketing company with subcontractors—you work directly with our master electricians from estimate to completion.
Signs you need a panel upgrade include: frequent breaker trips, flickering lights when appliances run, burning smells near the panel, a panel over 25 years old, rust or corrosion on the panel, buzzing sounds, or planning to add solar panels or EV charging. Most older homes have 100-amp panels, but modern homes with solar, EVs, and multiple appliances need 200-amp service. Our electricians provide free assessments to determine if an upgrade is necessary.
Yes. Alberta law requires all electrical work to be performed by licensed electricians and inspected by a certified electrical inspector. DIY electrical work is illegal and dangerous—it can void your insurance, create fire hazards, and result in costly fines. SolarNinjas employs licensed master electricians who ensure all work meets Alberta Safety Codes and passes inspection the first time.
