TORONTO, ON — May 5, 2026
Solar X has been approved as a Home Depot Canada Local Pro for electrical services. The listing is public and verifiable on Home Depot Canada's official Local Pro directory: Solar X profile on Home Depot Canada.
The Local Pro program is operated by The Home Depot Canada and connects homeowners with trade professionals who have been independently background-checked, licensed, and insured. To qualify in the electrical category in Ontario, a contractor must hold a current ECRA/ESA Electrical Contractor Licence, carry a minimum of $1,000,000 in commercial general liability insurance, maintain valid Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) coverage, and pass an annual background check administered by Home Depot's compliance partner. Contractors who fall out of compliance are removed from the directory.
The same licensed and insured team that performs Solar X's electrical work also installs solar panel systems and battery storage. The Home Depot Local Pro listing covers electrical services. Solar and battery installations are not part of Home Depot's vetting category, but they are performed under the same ECRA/ESA Electrical Contractor Licence and the same insurance.
What Solar X actually does for Ontario homeowners
Solar X is a full-service residential electrical contractor with a focus on the kinds of work that come up when a home gets older or gets bigger. The most common jobs:
- Electrical panel upgrades. Older 100-amp panels often need to be upgraded to 200-amp before adding an EV charger, a heat pump, an induction range, a hot tub, or a solar system.
- EV charger installation. Level 2 home chargers, including all wiring, breaker, and ESA inspection.
- Subpanels, dedicated circuits, and rewiring. For renovations, basement finishes, garages, and home offices.
- Solar panel installation. Rooftop residential systems sized to the home's load and roof.
- Battery storage. Tesla Powerwall and other premium battery systems for backup power and time-of-use savings.
- Net metering and utility interconnection. Permits, ESA inspections, and the LDC paperwork that has to be done before a system can turn on.
The reason this matters: every one of those jobs requires a licensed electrical contractor to do legally and safely in Ontario. The Home Depot Local Pro listing confirms Solar X holds that licence and meets the program's other requirements.
Why this matters for homeowners
Hiring an electrician is one of the few home decisions where doing it wrong can start a fire. Hiring the wrong solar company is similar, since the system is wired into the panel and stays there for 25 to 30 years.
Most homeowners have no practical way to verify whether the company quoting them is actually licensed and insured. Provincial registries exist, but they are not part of how most people shop. Home Depot's directory is.
Three things make the Local Pro listing useful as a trust signal:
- The vetting is done by an independent third party, not by Solar X.
- The check is renewed every year, so the listing reflects current status, not a one-time award.
- The directory is public. A homeowner can look it up before, during, or after a sales call.
About Solar X
Solar X is an Ontario-based residential and commercial electrical contractor headquartered in downtown Toronto. The company is ECRA/ESA-certified (Licence 7017538) and now listed as a Home Depot Canada Local Pro for electrical services. In addition to general electrical work like panel upgrades and EV chargers, Solar X has completed over 10,000 solar projects across Canada with 118 megawatts of installed capacity. The company services Ontario, Alberta, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick, with the majority of its work concentrated in Ontario.
Credentials
- ECRA/ESA Electrical Contractor Licence 7017538
- Home Depot Canada Local Pro (Electrical)
- BBB Accredited Business (A+ rating)
- $1M+ commercial general liability insurance
- Valid WSIB coverage
Services
- Panel upgrades (100A → 200A)
- Level 2 EV chargers
- Subpanels, dedicated circuits, rewiring
- Residential solar PV systems
- Tesla Powerwall & battery storage
Statement from Solar X
“What people miss about solar is that it is electrical work first. Every panel goes through the same breaker, the same wiring, the same ESA inspection as any other circuit in the house. Being approved as a Home Depot Local Pro for electrical means a third party verifies our licence, insurance, and background every year. That is the foundation. The solar panels and the batteries sit on top of it. Any homeowner can look us up on homedepot.ca in 30 seconds.”
How to verify
The listing can be verified directly with Home Depot Canada at the following links:
- Solar X profile: https://www.homedepot.ca/home-services/local-pro/profile/electrical/solar-x-/8333765249
- About the Local Pro program: https://www.homedepot.ca/en/home/home-services/local-pro.html
Need an Electrician or a Solar Quote?
Same ECRA/ESA-licensed team. Panel upgrades, EV chargers, solar, and battery storage. Written, fixed-price proposal before any deposit.
Frequently asked questions
What is Solar X approved for through Home Depot's Local Pro program?+
Electrical services. That covers work like panel upgrades, EV charger installation, subpanels, rewiring, and other licensed electrical work.
Does Solar X also install solar panels and batteries?+
Yes. Solar X has completed over 10,000 solar installations across Canada and installs Tesla Powerwall and other battery systems. Solar and battery work are performed by the same ECRA/ESA-licensed team and under the same insurance, but those services are not part of what Home Depot's Local Pro program vets directly.
Is Solar X owned by, affiliated with, or sponsored by The Home Depot?+
No. Solar X is an independent Canadian company. The Home Depot Local Pro program is a vetting and lead-referral directory operated by The Home Depot Canada. Local Pros are independent businesses that have passed the program's licensing, insurance, and background-check requirements. Solar X is not endorsed by The Home Depot beyond being listed in the directory.
What does it take to be a Home Depot Canada Local Pro electrician?+
In Ontario, a Local Pro electrician must hold a current ECRA/ESA Electrical Contractor Licence, carry a minimum of $1,000,000 in commercial general liability insurance, maintain valid WSIB coverage, and pass an annual third-party background check arranged by Home Depot's compliance partner. Loss of compliance results in removal from the directory.
Where can I verify Solar X's Local Pro status?+
On Home Depot Canada's website at the profile link above. The directory is public and is maintained by The Home Depot Canada.
Does Solar X service my area?+
Solar X services most of Ontario including the GTA, Ottawa, Hamilton, London, Kitchener-Waterloo, and the Niagara, Durham, York, and Halton regions, plus Alberta, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick. To confirm coverage and book a free assessment, visit solar-x.ca/contact.
Company contact
Solar X
- 955 Bay Street, Suite 2307, Toronto, ON M5S 0C6
- 1-833-376-5279
- solar-x.ca
- ECRA/ESA Licence 7017538
Media contact
Solar X Press Office
Solar X is an independent Canadian company. “The Home Depot” and “Local Pro” are trademarks of The Home Depot, used here for descriptive and verification purposes only. Solar X is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by The Home Depot beyond inclusion in the publicly listed Local Pro directory at the URL above. Solar X's Local Pro listing is in the electrical services category. Solar panel and battery storage installations are performed by Solar X under its own ECRA/ESA Electrical Contractor Licence and are not separately vetted by The Home Depot.