MACKENZIE SOLAR ENGINEERING LTD.
Custom Solar.
Maximum Efficiency.
We are experienced and highly skilled solar specialists offering solar energy consulting and design services, as well as turnkey solar installation services and maintenance within Nova Scotia. We specialize in custom designs that fit your needs and maximize return on investment.
Go solar with us
Services
We offer a range of commercial and residential solar services, including engineering and design consulting, residential off-grid and grid-tied solar design and installation. We are excellent at designing custom solar that will fit your unique situation, and which will outperform the average. We are ready to help you with your next project.
Commercial Solar Consulting
Our commercial services include feasibility studies, engineering design review, maintenance and troubleshooting services, and full engineering design and project coordination.
Grid-Tied Residential Solar
We design and install the most efficient turnkey residential solar systems to help you save on your energy bills.
Off-Grid Battery Bank Solar
We specialize in turnkey off-grid solar design and installation, as well as full or partial pre-existing system overhauls to make sure you are maximizing power production.
About Us
We want to help you create a brighter and greener future with solar energy.
We have been designing and installing residential and commercial solar systems since 2008. We bring that experience to the table with every project we work on.
MacKenzie Solar is dedicated to meeting and exceeding your expectations with solar energy. By going solar with us, you can:
- Know that you are getting the most efficient design for your investment, drawn by our on-staff Professional Engineer.
- Feel secure knowing you’ve chosen the company with the most experience combined with an excellent track record of extremely satisfied customers.
- Feel confident knowing you have leading-edge, high-quality technology on your roof, hand picked to suit your install site.
- Feel safe knowing we strictly follow all safety guidelines and codes to protect our installers and your property.
Testimonials
"We had a very good experience with Phil, Jorgen and the team at MacKenzie Solar Engineering. They guided our solar project (19kWp) from the planning stage, through rebates, to the installation. The entire process was clear, and quite easy. We have been very happy with the result. Throughout the project, they communicated well, and were very conscientious. Overall they were extremely professional and a pleasure to work with. We highly recommend them."
Matt and Heather R.
"We have had a very good experience working with MacKenzie Solar. A very, very good experience. The initial consultation was thorough and understandable. They clearly know the technology and have experience. They went above and beyond to get us the best rebate, as the policies rapidly altered this year. The work was finished TWO WEEKS AHEAD OF SCHEDULE. That is worthy of all caps! The installers were lovely people. They were efficient, skilled, and respectful of our property. All our questions were answered promptly. It was over all a great experience! I cannot recommend them highly enough. They were originally recommended by our electrician. and he was right. They are a wonderful organization."
Carol and Peter Redmond
"It is a pleasure to give Phil 5/5 stars. We have been entirely 100% happy with the selection of products, their installation, follow-up, and Phil is a great guy to work with. Highest rating. I would recommend Phil’s company to anyone, without reservation."
Peter Kierluk
"All but great things to say for the people at MacKenzie Solar Engineering! They are professional, friendly and have incredible experience with installation and maintenance of solar systems. They have more experience in the industry than most other solar companies in Nova Scotia and are lead by a registered professional engineer who is more than qualified in all aspects from start to finish."
Brent VanSlyke
"We just finished our residential solar project with MacKenzie Solar Engineering, and we could not be happier with their work. We contacted three contractors for quotes, and MacKenzie immediately stood out in that PV system engineering is ALL they do - solar isn't a side-gig they picked up along the way. Our initial inquiries were met with personal communication from the owner-operator/chief engineer, and thorough explanations of how they proceed through a project from start to finish. We were very pleased that they didn't lead by asking for a recent power bill, then plugging it into a quick and flashy PDF promising "THOUSANDS IN SAVINGS!!!" without ever having laid eyes on the property. Instead, their first step was showing up to conduct a thorough on-site assessment - from the trusses down to the disposition of trees around the house - before generating a system proposal tailored to our home and energy needs. They accommodated what was a very difficult installation on a tall, steep (12/12 pitch) standing-seam Galvalume roof that would not allow for any envelope penetrations. Using specialized racking clamps to mount the panels themselves, and sourcing extra parts to allow for a cleaner interior installation of the inverter, they really bent over backwards to streamline the overall appearance of the new infrastructure, and it shows in the final product. Progress draws, financing options, rebate allowances, and all other other manner of contractual issues were clearly explained before we signed off on any paperwork, and we were given regular updates throughout the permitting process, which was handled entirely (minus some initial information and signatures from us) by MacKenzie. They were a smash hit with our 2-year old son, and they were safe and courteous on the site. This is a bit of a long review, but solar is a substantial investment, and we really appreciate what this company accomplished. We think other folks around NS will be equally pleased with their professionalism and the quality of their work, and we can't recommend them highly enough!"
Benjamin Wooten
"MacKenzie Solar Engineering installed a 13.6 kW rooftop system on our home in May of 2021. Since then, we have been thoroughly impressed by the style and performance it has afforded us and our property! Phil’s team is small, but mighty. With MSE, you know you’re getting to talk to professionals right from the project onset through to project completion. Phil (P.Eng.) takes the time to talk through all system components at every step of the way, so you know you are getting quality, high performance equipment to meet your needs. This is opposite to what a lot of the big box store and larger extra-provincial-based solar companies do. Supporting MSE is supporting Nova Scotia small business."
Mark M.
"MacKenzie Solar completed a 10kW solar install at our place during the summer of 2021. The staff was courteous and knowledgeable and completed a high quality install."
Aaron Caldwell
