Start Your Solar Company: SOSC Program for Entrepreneurs

Solar Canada’s SOSC Program:

Solar Canada’s Start Your Own Solar Company (SOSC) Program is the only all-in-one business incubator designed for NABCEP/CBCEP-certified professionals ready to launch their own solar installation or sales company.

With exclusive partnerships, mentorship, and ready-to-use business tools, we eliminate the guesswork—so you can start earning faster.

Why Choose the SOSC Program?

✅ 1. Business Mentorship from Solar Industry Leaders

• 1-on-1 coaching from successful solar entrepreneurs

• Weekly strategy sessions on sales, operations, and scaling

• Avoid costly mistakes with proven business frameworks

✅ 2. Exclusive Equipment & Supply Chain Discounts

• Wholesale pricing on panels, inverters, and racking

• Preferred vendor status with top distributors

• Inventory financing options for startups

✅ 3. Ready-to-Deploy Business Toolkit

• Legal contract templates (installation agreements, warranties)

• Sales proposal generators with automatic kWh savings calculations

• CRM setup

• Marketing assets (SEO-optimized website templates, social media content)

✅ 4. Pre-Qualified Customer Leads

• Exclusive access to homeowner leads from our partner network

• Utility program referrals (Enbridge, Hydro-Québec incentives)

• Commercial RFP opportunities

✅ 5. Ongoing Support Network

• Private mastermind group with other SOSC founders

• Annual business growth retreats

• Lifetime access to program updates

How the SOSC Program Works

Phase 1: Business Blueprinting (Weeks 1-4)

• Define your niche (residential, commercial, off-grid)

• Set up legal entity (we provide incorporation checklists)

• Secure initial financing (we connect you with green energy lenders)

Phase 2: Launch Accelerator (Weeks 5-12)

• Execute first 3 paid installations (using our partner network)

• Onboard your first sales rep (we train them)

• Automate operations with our tech stack

Phase 3: Growth Scaling (Ongoing)

• Expand to commercial projects

• Build subcontractor teams

• Add battery storage/services

Phase 4: Government Contracts (Months 12-24)

• Pre-qualify for municipal/utility vendor lists

• Bid confidently with RFP templates & bonding support

• Partner on Indigenous, school & military solar projects

SOSC Program Requirements

✔ CBCEP/NABCEP certification (or enrolled in Solar Canada training)
✔ Lowest startup capital (for tools, inventory, marketing)
✔ Full-time commitment (20+ hrs/week first 6 months).