Design-conscious homeowners often feel stifled when integrating sustainable technologies with a clean, polished look. But how about a technology that’s 100 per cent renewable, increases a property’s value and even enhances its aesthetic appeal?
Hakai Energy Solutions, Vancouver Island’s top-rated solar contractor, has redefined the esthetic appeal of solar panels such that even top designers are taking notice. Evolving from purely functional solar, Hakai is leading the charge with luxurious black solar panels that elevate the appearance — and value — of West Coast homes.
The typical solar panel is utilitarian with exposed back sheets, mismatched panel sizes and highly reflective surfaces — lacking the visual appeal that resonates with modern homeowners. Consequently, designers and architects have long been reluctant to incorporate solar panels into their styles. Some regions even have building codes that limit their influence on community esthetics, making solar effectively impossible to install.
Alongside their “harder to love” look, solar panels used to feel unattainable for the average homeowner as they cost a pretty penny. But standing still in terms of design, cost-efficiency and functionality wasn’t going to cut it for Hakai Energy Solutions CEO Jason Jackson.
Drawing inspiration from his love for West Coast architecture and contemporary minimalism, Jason and Hakai design state-of-the-art solar panel installations that seamlessly blend with — and even enhance — the modern residence esthetic. Hakai is changing perceptions and saving homeowners money through their sleek black panels with flat, non-reflective surfaces that scream “stylish solar.”
And what’s more? The ameliorated cost of solar panels in 2024. Since their invention, solar panels have decreased in cost per watt by ~90 per cent, becoming more accessible for the typical homeowner. With many of Hakai’s clients achieving net-zero annual energy consumption, these sophisticated panels have empowered more homeowners to reach energy independence without the off-putting esthetic or exorbitant cost. And with future carbon tax increases, going solar could increase your home’s value by 4.1 per cent (2024), with that amount growing yearly.
Keenly aware of the potential impact, Jason shares his excitement for the future of “stylish solar.” He says, “With solar’s capability and esthetics, there’s a future where it’s integrated into city planning to create sustainable, beautiful communities. Plus, designers and architects can plan proactively with solar panel experts to craft sleek and minimalist exteriors versus having it be a design process afterthought.”
The future of solar is undoubtedly stylish with these stylish panels making Vancouver Island’s communities sleeker and more sustainable — one home at a time. Learn more about Hakai Energy Solutions at hakaienergysolutions.com.
