What Size Solar Kit Do You Need?
Canada averages 3.5 to 5.5 peak sun hours per day depending on province and season. Contact our team for a free custom sizing estimate for your specific project.
Under 1 kWh per day — A 100 to 200W array with roughly 100Ah of 12V storage. Matching kit: Victron Bundle Kit 2. Typical use: small RV, van, camping trailer.
1 to 3 kWh per day — A 400 to 600W array with 100 to 200Ah of 12V storage. Matching kit: Victron Bundle Kit 1. Typical use: large RV, boat, full-time van build.
3 to 6 kWh per day — A 600W to 1 kW array with 4 to 8 kWh of 24V storage. Matching kit: Victron Bundle Kit 5. Typical use: weekend cabin, seasonal cottage.
6 to 10 kWh per day — A 2 to 4.4 kW array with 8 to 15 kWh of 48V storage. Matching kit: Victron Bundle Kit 3. Typical use: extended-stay cottage, small off-grid home.
10 to 20 kWh per day — A 4 to 8 kW array with 15 to 20 kWh of 48V storage. Matching kit: KIT A. Typical use: off-grid home sized for Quebec winters.
Over 20 kWh per day — An 8 kW or larger array with more than 20 kWh of 48V storage. Matching kits: KIT A with Elios Bundle Kit 4. Typical use: full-time off-grid home with electric loads.
Winter output across most of Canada falls well below summer output. Year-round off-grid systems are usually sized with extra battery capacity or paired with a generator to cover December and January.
Types of Solar Energy Kits Available
Complete Off-Grid Solar Kits
Complete off-grid kits contain every component needed to generate, store, convert and distribute power on a property with no utility connection. They run at 48V for full-time homes and 24V for smaller seasonal buildings.
Best for: Off-grid homes, remote cabins, rural properties, hunting camps, and any site without a grid connection.
Key attributes:
- Panels, charge controller, battery, inverter and cabling matched as one system
- 24V or 48V architecture depending on load
- Expandable with additional battery capacity
- Compatible with generator backup for winter months
Solar Panel and Battery Kits
A solar panel and battery kit bundles generation and storage together, so power collected during the day is available after sunset. Without storage, a solar system only supplies power while the sun is shining.
Best for: Cabins, RVs, and any application where power is needed overnight or during low-sun periods.
Key attributes:
- Panels and battery sized to each other
- Charge controller included and rated for the array
- Available in 12V, 24V and 48V configurations
- Bundle Kit 5 and Bundle Kit 2 both include storage
Home Solar Power Systems and Backup Kits
Home solar kits are built around a hybrid inverter and lithium battery bank. They can supply a house entirely off-grid or hold essential circuits during a utility outage.
Best for: Off-grid residences, rural homes, and properties in areas with frequent outages.
Key attributes:
- 48V lithium architecture
- Hybrid inverter handles solar, battery and generator input
- Scales by adding battery modules rather than replacing the system
- Requires a licensed electrician and permitting in most provinces
RV and Marine Solar Kits
RV kits use flexible panels that conform to curved roofs and weigh a fraction of glass-framed modules. Both RV kits in this collection are 12V systems built around Victron Energy charge control.
Best for: RVs, campervans, trailers, boats, yachts and portable setups.
Key attributes:
- Lightweight flexible panels
- 12V architecture compatible with existing RV wiring
- Owner-installable in most cases
- Expandable up to the charge controller's input rating
Solar Mounting Kits
Mounting kits supply matched rails, clamps and hardware for a defined number of panels, removing the need to specify racking components individually.
Best for: Rooftop and ground installations where panel count is already known.
Key attributes:
- Elios Black 2-Panel Solar Rail Mounting Kit covers portrait installation for two panels
- Black finish for a low visual profile
- Pairs with the Elios Voltaic panel series
Solar Energy Kit Brands at Volts Energies
Elios
Elios is a Canadian-market brand built for Canadian off-grid conditions. The Elios line spans the Inversa hybrid inverter series, Litio lithium batteries, Voltaic solar panels and racking systems. Because the components are engineered as one ecosystem, Elios kits arrive already matched on voltage, communication protocol and charge profile.
Victron Energy
Victron Energy is the reference brand for off-grid and mobile power electronics. Victron MPPT charge controllers, inverter chargers and monitoring hardware are widely used in RV, marine and remote installations worldwide. Volts Energies pairs Victron electronics with Elios panels and batteries in the Victron Elios bundle kits.
Volts Energies assembles and supports the bundle kits in this collection and offers free pre-sales sizing support by phone and live chat. Custom kits can be built from stocked components for projects that do not match a standard bundle.
How to Choose a Solar Energy Kit for Your Canadian Project
Are you powering a full-time off-grid home?
Choose KIT A: Basic Elios Kit 10 kW. The Elios Inversa 1510 hybrid inverter and Litio 10.2 battery form the core of a 48V home system. Add Elios Bundle Kit 4 for 19.2 kWh of additional reserve if your loads include a well pump, electric heat or year-round refrigeration.
Are you building a cabin or cottage system?
Choose Victron Bundle Kit 5 for seasonal use at 630W with 4.8 kWh of storage, or Victron Bundle Kit 3 at 4.4 kW if you have open ground for a ground-mount array. Ground mounting works well where roof orientation is poor or tree cover shades part of the day.
Do you have an RV, van, or boat?
Choose Victron Bundle Kit 2 for a first setup at 110W with 100Ah of storage, or Victron Bundle Kit 1 at 420W for rigs running a compressor fridge and higher daily loads. Both use flexible panels suited to curved roofs.
Do you need backup power during outages?
Choose KIT A. The same 48V hybrid platform used for off-grid supply covers backup, sized to the circuits you want protected rather than the whole house.
Do you already own some components?
Contact our team. We build custom kits from stocked solar panels, charge controllers, LiFePO4 batteries, inverters and racking.
Are you a dealer or installer?
Apply through the Volts Energies dealer program for trade pricing on kits and components.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in a solar energy kit?
It depends on the kit. Complete kits include panels, a charge controller, a battery, an inverter and the cabling to connect them. Some kits cover one stage of the system: KIT A and Elios Bundle Kit 4 are inverter and storage systems supplied without panels, and the Elios rail kit is mounting hardware. The full component list appears on each product page.
What size solar kit do I need for a home in Canada?
Most off-grid Canadian homes need between 4 kW and 10 kW of array capacity with 15 to 20 kWh of storage, depending on daily consumption and province. Systems must be sized for the worst month, which in most of Canada is December. Contact Volts Energies for a free system sizing consultation.
What is a solar panel and battery kit?
It is a bundle containing the panels that generate power, the battery that stores it, and the charge controller that safely connects the two. Without storage, a solar system only supplies power while the sun is out.
What size solar kit do I need for a cabin?
Weekend cabins running lights, a water pump and a compressor fridge are typically served by a 630W array with 4.8 kWh of storage. Cabins occupied continuously, or running electric heat, need a 48V system with more array and storage capacity.
Do solar energy kits work in Canadian winters?
Yes. Solar panels operate more efficiently in cold temperatures, since lower temperatures raise voltage output. The winter constraint is daylight, not cold. Shorter days and a lower sun angle reduce output substantially between November and February, so year-round systems are sized with extra battery capacity or a backup generator.
Can I install a solar kit myself?
RV and marine 12V kits are commonly owner-installed. Residential AC systems require a licensed electrician, permitting and inspection in most provinces. Volts Energies also offers design and installation services.
Can I expand a solar kit later?
Usually, up to the charge controller's maximum input voltage and current. Every controller has a ceiling, and adding panels beyond it requires a larger controller. Battery banks can generally be expanded by adding matched modules of the same chemistry and age. Check the specification on the product page or contact our team to confirm headroom.
What warranty applies to solar energy kits?
Warranty terms are set by each component manufacturer and listed on the product page. Panels typically carry a 12 year product warranty and a 25 to 30 year linear power output warranty. Order-level coverage is described in our return and refund policy.
Do you ship solar kits across Canada?
Yes. Free shipping applies on orders over $297, with terms and conditions. Larger kits ship freight, and our team confirms delivery details at order.
How much does a complete solar kit cost in Canada?
Kits at Volts Energies range from $547.65 for a 110W RV starter bundle to $9,994.00 for a 10 kW home system with lithium storage. A complete off-grid cabin system typically falls between $2,500 and $5,500 depending on array size and storage capacity.
