Herc Du Soleil

Renewable Energy
Newmarket ON L3Y 2Y8
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Anna W
Anna W
2 reviews Old Toronto, ON
10/10

Excellent Solar Panel Installation by Herc du Soleil

We would recommend Gopal unreservedly. He installed a 9.1kW (19 panel) solar system for us. His quote was very competitive and his experience in both retail and commercial installations was more comprehensive than any of the other four providers who quoted for us. He was also able to help us consider different solution types (string vs microinverter vs optimizer) in contrast with the other providers who only offer one solution. His patience and availability to answer our questions was admirable!

We started the process by contacting Gopal in spring of 2023. Similar to other reviewers we had projects we needed to complete in advance over the summer (upgrading our panel, new hydro connection to the house, new roof and attic ventilation) for our older Toronto home. He was able to provide references who also spoke very highly of his work. Once we were ready, Gopal was very responsive and able to install our solar system in the fall.

The project ran smoothly as Gopal coordinated the work on our behalf with his electrician, ESA and Toronto Hydro. We were also impressed by his electrician. In sum, Gopal and his team were very professional and a pleasure to deal with.

Approximate cost of services:
$23,000.00
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Hi Anna,
I can't thank you enough for the wonderful review and sharing your experience with us!
It was great experience working with both. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions anytime!
Best,
Gopal

Colin in Toronto
Colin in Toronto
12 reviews Old Toronto, ON
10/10

Solar project with external complications made easy by Herc du Soleil

Our project had a few little complications along the way (needing to redo our roof first, needing to work with the roofers so the wiring could run under the new metal roof, needing to track down a very particular Inverter we wanted to use) and Gopal was very patient and helpful with adapting to whatever we needed.

He is deeply knowledgeable and happy to explain whatever we wanted to understand in more detail.

If he has time in his schedule for you, I dont think you could go wrong working with Gopal and Herc du Soleil.

Approximate cost of services:
$17,000.00
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Company Response

Hello Colin,
Appreciated for the positive comments!
It was great working with you all and I enjoyed it very much!
I can't thank you enough for Your research on products and willing to help with anything!
Please don't hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns anytime.
Best,
Gopal

Wes
Wes
2 reviews Etobicoke, ON
10/10

Residential Solar Panels

Gopal installed 22 solar panels on my house in Etobicoke. The system went live mid August and has worked flawlessly since. Gopal is easy to work with, he responds quickly to e-mails and phone calls. I appreciated speaking to the person who would ultimately be doing the work from the initial contact. In contrast, other companies I researched sent over salespeople to hype their products, but who did not have actual experience installing solar panels. Gopal does excellent work and is reasonably priced. I'm very happy with my solar panels. All in all an excellent experience working with Gopal.

Approximate cost of services:
$26,000.00
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Hi Wes,
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with Herc Du Soleil!
It was great to working with you and all the help that you provided during the whole process.
Thank again!!
Best,
Gopal

Philip Hoyt from Toronto
Philip Hoyt from Toronto
4 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Great value, excellent service

I selected Herc Du Soleil because his quote offered a better price for a larger solar installation. He kept his word and in addition was a pleasure to work with. I'm completely satisfied with the result.

Approximate cost of services:
$20,000.00
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Company Response

Thank you so much Philip for sharing your experience with Herc Du Soleil!
I am very happy with your solar set up and its performance.
Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns anytime!
Best,
Gopal

Anil in Toronto
Anil in Toronto
10 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Installation of Residential Solar System

Herc Du Soleil are amazing to work with! Gopal and his team are very knowledgeable and professional. They guided us through all the steps required to get the installation of the solar system running and generating power on our flat roof! Thanks to Gopal and his team!

Approximate cost of services:
$17,000.00
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Company Response

Hi Anil,
It was great experience working on your solar project beginning to end!
Thank you for everything!
Best,
Gopal

Nina
Nina
9 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Install new residential solar energy system

From proposal to final implementation, Herc du Soleil has been responsive, professional, informative and very easy to deal with. On the installation day, the crew arrived on time and worked really hard - especially given the temperatures were close to 30 degrees and probably more on the black roof. They were friendly, respectful and cleaned everything up around the worksite before leaving. Subsequent appointments to do electrical, get ESA approval and finally switch on the system after Toronto Hydro switched out the meter for a bi-directional one, were all efficient and easy.
The system comprises 7 panels for a total of 3.185 kW, 3.8 kW inverter and power optimizers for each panel.

Approximate cost of services:
$14,000.00
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Company Response

Hello Nina,
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with Herc Fu Soleil!
We really enjoyed working with you on this project!
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions regarding your solar energy.
Best,
Gopal Shrestha

Marcia in Toronto
Marcia in Toronto
4 reviews Pickering, ON
10/10

Solar Panel Installation

I contacted 3 companies before selecting Herc Du Soleil to install a 10 kWh system (21 panels). Gopal is very knowledgeable. He handles all required permits and dealt with my service provider to coordinate the installation of the bi-directional meter, etc. Gopal was able to provide me with a number of referees with whom I was able to contact and or visit their properties to view his work prior to me signing a contract The entire process went smoothly thanks to Gopal's ability to communicate and coordinate with all the parties involved. He was very patience when explaining the process and I had a clear understanding of what to expect.
My solar panels were connected to the grid on May 1, 2023, and has generated over 4 MWh to date. I have seen a significant difference in my electricity bill. Thanks, Gopal for a job well done. Please fell free to use me as a reference.



Approximate cost of services:
$21,000.00
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Company Response

Hello Marcia,
Appreciate it for great review!
It was great pleasure working with you on this solar energy project.
Please don't hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions or any help in near future!
Best,
Gopal

M&J in Toronto
M&J in Toronto
0 reviews Vaughan, ON
10/10

Complete solar installation

Great experience working with Gopal, he took care of all permits, paperwork, planning, calculations and responded to all questions and concerns in a timely manner. We ended up with a massive system ( needed to maximize our output due to two EV) that is already performing quite well, given the weather and time of year circumstances. I would highly recommend Herc Du Soleil to anyone in the GTA and southern Ontario looking to install solar.

Approximate cost of services:
$36,000.00
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Company Response

Hello M and J,
We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share with us your experience. On behalf of our entire team, thank you for opportunity to work with you and great review!

All the best,
Herc Du Soleil

Stanley
Stanley
1 review Richmond Hill, ON
10/10

Solar panel installation

Gopal, the owner of the Herc Du SOleil is an amazing person to work with. I talked to a few solar insallers to compare their knowledge, commitments, customer services, and price competitiveness. I decided to go with him for a couple of reasons. He is the owner and also the person who does the installation (unlike some of the installers take your money and outsource the works to somebody else). He has been in this business for a long period of time. In a couple of conversation with him prior to the work, he convinced me he is someone who cares a lot about the quality and reputation of his work, cares about his customers and perhaps most importatly trustworthy.

The end-to-end project took a few months and it was a smooth sail throughout. I didn't have to think or worry a bit, because Gopal took care of all the required works, such as permit applications, arrange inspections, roof-top installatons, etc. I didn't need to ask him to rework anything either because he did the work cleanly and perfectly.

All in all, this is a painless and pleasant project. I highly recommend Gopal if you are looking for a solar contractor to make the installation.

Approximate cost of services:
$20,000.00
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Thank you so much Stanley for taking the time to leave an excellent rating. We really appreciate your business. Please let us know what we can do for you in the future

Beach resident
Beach resident
2 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Removal of solar panels

I cant say enough about Gopal and his team. Extremely knowledgeable, friendly, trustworthy, professional and responsive. Gopal responded to my request to have my solar panels removed in a very timely fashion and did a wonderful job. I would highly recommend this company for any solar panel work and wouldnt hesitate to hire them again. Thank you, Gopal!

Approximate cost of services:
$2,900.00
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It was great to work with you both!
Thank you so much for your help and friendliness. Have a wonderful day!
Gopal

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More about Herc Du Soleil

Professional Site Assessment:
Herc Du Soleil solar designs maximize your dollar return. Our goal is to educate you so you can make an informed decision that suits your specific situation.

Maximizing Your Return on Investment:
Herc Du Soleil pays close attention to the details to ensure appealing aesthetics and a professional design. Our designs are guaranteed to generate the maximum return on your investment.

Up to Date Technologies:
Herc Du Soleil keeps up to date on the newest solar technologies.

We Do the Work:
Leave all of the paperwork to us. Rest assured we will take care of all required applications (OPA and LDC), engineering, permits (ESA), and all inspections.


Call or email Gopal for a free quote at 905-717-0321 or gopal@hercdusoleil.com!

CATEGORIES
Renewable Energy and Solar Panels
PRODUCTS
Category Insulation Solar Panel, Renewable Energy, Solar Panel, Solar Energy, EV Charger Services
SERVICES
Installs, Repairs, and Designs
SPECIALITIES
Repairs, Brand New Installations, Designs, for all Solar Panels, also Off-Grid Solar
WEBSITE
http://www.hercdusoleil.com/
YEAR ESTABLISHED
2009
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES
5
PAYMENT METHOD
Cheques, E-transfer, Direct Deposit, Cash
LICENSES
Certified Working at Heights, Master of Electricians
LIABILITY INSURANCE
Yes
WORKERS COMPENSATION
Yes
WRITTEN CONTRACT
Yes
WARRANTY TERMS
Yes - up to 5 years on labour, up to 20 years on products
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