Because you would like to see a comprehensive selection of solar panels available in Canada, we created this page. Although you will find everything on the website by navigating the top menu, we thought it might be useful to provide a summary of all the various models on a single page. Solar panels Canada at a glance. Let us know if you can’t find what you’re looking for.

Modern Outpost is your Canadian source for just about every type of solar panel and solar module on the market. From large framed panels for rooftops, to the small, packable kind for backpacks, and everything in between.

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Residential & Commercial Solar Panels

300Watts – 500Watts :

The solar modules most commonly used in residential & commercial systems.
What’s Trending…
REC410AA Pure-R Black :
        410W 80 Half-Cut Cell Hetero-Mono N-Type, 4-section
Solaria PowerXT-400R-PM :
        400W 60-Cell Mono PERC All-Black (Best Watts/sq-m)
Jinko 465W Bifacial
        465W of economical power for ground & pole mounts

Architectural Modules…
When you want the very best aesthetics for your roof, awning, gazebo, or carport.
What’s Trending:
Lumos LSX 305-60M-C : 300W 60-Cell Mono Glass/Glass USA-made
Lumos GSX 360-72M-C : Bifacial 360W 72-Cell Mono Glass/Glass USA-made

       And so many more that we haven’t yet posted to the website!
See: REC, LG, Trina, Hanwha Q-Cells, Solaria, Lumos, 
          Canadian Solar, Longi, Powerfilm, and more

What’s Going On?
Things are moving quickly in the solar industry these days, but it mostly revolves around module form factor. While module efficiencies have crept up to the 19-21% mark, most manufacturers are releasing higher power modules simply by increasing the module frame size. So, read the spec sheets, and choose what will best fit your available space.
The other trend is towards aesthetics. All-black modules are getting better & better. A few of the less expensive module brands (Canadian, Longi) still feature prominent silver busbar ribbons in their all-black modules (don’t be fooled by Photoshopped brochure images). Although not as ‘black’ as the premium REC, TRINA, and Hanwha All-Black modules, they are a good option for the budget.

How to Choose?
BE SURE to download your copy of the SVTC.org Solar Scorecard.
This quickly shows you who the ethical producers are for the large modules.
RELIABLE RELIABILITY REPORTS can be found at PV Evolution Labs.
Protect your investment by choosing wisely. We can help.

100Watts – 200Watts :

Great for RVs, boats, tiny houses, pond pumps, & small cabins.
What’s Trending:
Goal Zero Boulder 200
Goal Zero Boulder 100
Goal Zero Boulder 100 Briefcase
Go Power 200W Kit
Samlex 135 Folding
Go Power 190M – Fantastic deal, and far better than big box store brands (sorry Canadian Tire)
Xterra 140W C1D2
        See: Dasol, Xterra, Go Power, Goal Zero, Samlex

Small Solar Panels

10Watts – 100Watts :

These are the classic 36-cell modules commonly used on utility projects, rural property & farms, and outbuildings. Simple & easy to work with 12V batteries.
What’s Trending:
Goal Zero Boulder 90W
Goal Zero Boulder 50W
Goal Zero Boulder 30W
Xterra 90W C1D2 For hazardous environments
Dasol 90W – Exceptional value
Dasol 60W
Schumacher 18W : Thinfilm for shade & partial sun
See: Goal Zero, Xterra, Dasol
What Else Is Available?…
Xterra 25W

Specialty Solar Panels

Frameless solar panels :

SolarFlex 100E : Semi-flexible Mono for curved surfaces & vehicle roofs
SolarFlex 55E : 55W Semi-Flex Mono
SolarFlex 30 Kit
See:  SolarFlex

Foldable & Flexible Solar Panels

100+ Watts :

Expeditions, work camps, CPAP & medical equipment, computers, and more.
What’s Trending:
Powerfilm 120W : The most sensitive solar
Powerfilm 220W : Large portable thinfilm
P3 120 : The most efficient thinfilm
GSE PowerFlex : Lightweight option for rooftops

Goal Zero Nomad 100
Goal Zero Boulder 100 Briefcase
Goal Zero Boulder 200 Briefcase
Samlex MSK-135 : great for RVs & caravan camping
Samlex MSK-90
Sierra Wave Folding 120W

5Watts – 100 Watts :

Expeditions & camping
What’s Trending:
Powerfilm 60W
Powerfilm 30W
Powerfilm 10W
Voltaic Arc 20W
Goal Zero Nomad 13
Goal Zero Nomad 20

Rollable & Flexible Solar Panels

5Watts – 200 Watts :

When you expect to get wet, this is your solar
What’s Trending:
Powerfilm R7 : R14 : R21 : R28 :
Powerfilm R42 : R60
P3 21W :
P3 75W : Also available in 24V
P3 90W :
P3 200W : 

USB Solar Panels & Chargers

Panel Only :

Charge USB devices directly, or add a solar storage battery later
Voltaic Arc 10W :
Goal Zero Nomad 7 Plus : 
Goal Zero Nomad 14 Plus :
Powertraveller Falcon 7 : 
Powertraveller Falcon 21 : 
Powertraveller Falcon 40 : 

Integrated Kits :

Everything you need to be off the grid on a personal level
Voltaic Fuse 6W : USB piggyback kit
Voltaic Fuse 9W : USB piggyback kit
Voltaic Fuse 10W : USB piggyback kit
Voltaic Array : USB, 12V, 19V laptop
Voltaic Generator : Solar briefcase
Voltaic Off-Grid : Solar USB backpack
Voltaic Converter : Solar USB backpack
Voltaic Switch : Solar USB satchel
Voltaic Amp : Solar USB pack

Powertraveller Extreme Kit : Ruggedized solar & battery

Small Solar Modules for DIY

Rugged Rigid Modules :

Crystalline, and therefore the most efficient
1 Watt : 6V/USB connectable
2 Watt : 6V/USB connectable
3.5 Watt : 6V/USB connectable
6 Watt : 6V/USB connectable
9 Watt : 6V/USB connectable
17 Watt : 18V for standard deep cycle batteries & V72 lithium

Flexible Modules :

Amorphous, and therefore the most effective
22mA/3V : 25mA/3V : 50mA/3V : 50mA/3.6V : 22mA/4.2V : 100mA/3.6V : 50/4.8 : 100/4.8 : 50mA/6V : 100mA/6V : 100mA/7.2V : 150mA/7.2V : 50mA/15.4V : 150mA/15.4V
WeatherPro…
100mA/7.2V : 200mA/7.2V : 50mA/15.4V : 100mA/15.4V : 200mA/15.4V

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