Win a Solar Installation Worth Up to $10,000 in Calgary
Calgary Home Show Solar Giveaway by Panel Upgrade Experts
Calgary homeowners are invited to enter for a chance to win a professionally installed solar system valued at up to $10,000.
This giveaway is part of our appearance at the Calgary Home Show and is open exclusively to local homeowners with detached, owner-occupied homes.
No gimmicks. No pressure. No obligation to buy.
Just a clear opportunity to explore solar with a trusted Calgary electrical and solar contractor.
Why This Giveaway Exists
Most giveaways are designed to grab attention.
This one is designed to create clarity.
At Panel Upgrade Experts, we install solar systems and electrical upgrades every week for Calgary homeowners who want to lower energy costs, increase independence, and future-proof their homes. We also know that many homeowners are curious but cautious. They want real information before making real decisions.
So instead of giving away branded merch, we decided to give away something that actually matters.
A real solar installation.
Installed on a real home.
By a local contractor who will still be here years from now.
This giveaway lets homeowners explore solar without pressure, without sales tactics, and without having to “figure it all out” on their own.
About Panel Upgrade Experts
Panel Upgrade Experts is a Calgary-based electrical and solar contracting company focused on high-quality residential work.
We design and install solar systems, upgrade electrical panels, and help homeowners prepare their homes for the future. Our work is performed by licensed electricians, built to Canadian Electrical Code standards, and designed specifically for Calgary homes and climate conditions.
We are not a lead broker or a marketing company. We are the contractor doing the work.
That means when you enter this giveaway, you are dealing directly with the team responsible for design, permitting, installation, and long-term support.
Many of our customers come to us after speaking with multiple companies and wanting clearer answers. We focus on straightforward communication, realistic expectations, and doing the job properly the first time.
If solar is a good fit for your home, we will tell you. If it isn’t, we will tell you that too.
Why This Matters
Solar is a long-term investment. The quality of the installation matters just as much as the equipment.
This giveaway is not about pushing solar on everyone. It is about working with homeowners who value quality, transparency, and local expertise.
Whether you win or not, our goal is that you leave this page with a clearer understanding of how solar actually works in Calgary homes.
If you would like to learn more about solar or electrical upgrades for your home, you are welcome to explore our services or ask questions at any time.
There is no obligation, and no pressure.
What You Can Win
Grand Prize: Solar Installation Worth Up to $10,000
One Calgary homeowner will receive a professionally designed and installed solar system with a total value of up to $10,000.
The system size and configuration will be determined after the draw, based on:
• Roof orientation and usable surface area
• Shading and structural considerations
• Electrical service capacity and code requirements
This prize includes design, permitting, equipment, and installation. It does not include unrelated electrical upgrades or structural modifications that may be required for certain homes.
Second Prize: $500 Electrical Panel Upgrade Credit
A $500 credit toward a residential electrical panel upgrade.
This can be applied toward:
• Solar readiness upgrades
• EV charger preparation
• Service upgrades for renovations or future electrical needs
Third Prize: Free In-Home Electrical Safety Inspection
A professional, in-home electrical inspection performed by a licensed electrician.
You will receive clear feedback on:
• Safety concerns
• Code compliance issues
• Upgrade opportunities for future planning
No scare tactics. Just straight answers.
Who This Giveaway Is For
This giveaway is intentionally limited to ensure it is fair, realistic, and installable.
You are eligible to enter if you:
• Own a detached home in Calgary
• Live in the home full-time (owner-occupied)
The solar prize requires that the home be suitable for installation. Suitability is determined after the draw and includes common-sense factors like roof condition, pitch, orientation, and electrical capacity.
If a selected home does not meet suitability requirements, a redraw will occur.
This protects both the homeowner and the integrity of the prize.
How the Winner Is Chosen
• Entries are collected during the campaign period
• One entrant is selected by random draw
• The selected entrant must correctly answer a skill-testing question, as required under Canadian law
• A site review is completed to confirm suitability
Secondary prize winners are selected separately and contacted directly.
How to Enter
Entering is simple:
1 – Complete the giveaway entry form (online or at the Calgary Home Show)
2 – Confirm that you meet the eligibility requirements
3 – Agree to be contacted regarding the giveaway and related services
That’s it.
There is no obligation to purchase anything, now or later.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The solar installation prize is valued up to $10,000 in value. There is no cash alternative, and no purchase is required to enter.
The solar prize is a defined system, not a cash credit.
The winning home will receive a solar installation consisting of:
8 solar modules, each with a minimum rated output of 405 watts (DC)
4 microinverters, each with a maximum AC output of 320 watts, paired to the modules as designed and approved for the site
This results in a system size of approximately 3.2 kW DC, with an AC output limited by the microinverters, which is standard practice in residential solar design.
If the selected home does not meet suitability requirements, a new winner will be drawn. There is no cost or obligation for the homeowner.
No. You may be contacted regarding the giveaway and relevant services, but there is no obligation to proceed with any work.
Home Show attendees receive priority visibility, but online entries are also accepted during the campaign period
Enter the Calgary Solar Giveaway
If you are a Calgary homeowner who is curious about solar, electrical safety, or future energy independence, this giveaway is a simple way to participate.
Clear rules.
Real value.
Local contractor.
Enter your details here for a chance to win!
Terms & Conditions
Solar Installation Giveaway – Terms and Conditions
Sponsor: Panel Upgrade Experts (the “Sponsor”)
These Terms and Conditions govern the Solar Installation Giveaway (the “Contest”). By entering, participants agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions and the decisions of the Sponsor, which are final and binding.
1. Eligibility
To be eligible to enter and win the Contest, an entrant must:
• Be a legal resident of Alberta, Canada
• Be at least 18 years of age at the time of entry
• Own and occupy a detached residential home located within the City of Calgary
• Be the registered owner of the property
• Not be an employee, contractor, or immediate family member of the Sponsor
Multi-family buildings, rental properties, condominiums, townhomes, duplexes, vacant homes, and non-owner-occupied properties are not eligible.
The Sponsor reserves the right to require proof of eligibility at any time.
2. How to Enter
No purchase is necessary to enter.
Eligible participants may enter by completing the official entry form provided by the Sponsor, either online or in person at an approved event.
Limit of one entry per household. Duplicate or incomplete entries may be disqualified at the Sponsor’s sole discretion.
3. Prize Description
Grand Prize:
One (1) residential solar photovoltaic (PV) system installation with a total value of up to $10,000 CAD, inclusive of standard equipment and labour, as determined solely by the Sponsor.
Secondary Prizes (if applicable):
• One (1) $500 credit toward an electrical panel upgrade
• One (1) free in-home electrical safety inspection
Prizes are non-transferable, non-exchangeable, and have no cash value.
4. Site Suitability and System Scope
The Grand Prize is subject to site suitability, technical feasibility, and utility approval, as determined exclusively by the Sponsor.
At minimum, the property must:
• Have sufficient usable roof or ground area • Meet structural requirements without reinforcement • Have acceptable roof condition and remaining lifespan • Meet maximum height, pitch, and access constraints • Allow safe access for installation crews • Have electrical infrastructure suitable for interconnection • Receive approval for interconnection from ENMAX or the applicable local utility authority • Allow for a single, continuous solar array configuration consisting of a minimum layout of four (4) modules wide by two (2) rows of modules, without splitting across multiple roof faces or locations
If utility approval is denied or the property is deemed unsuitable for any reason, the Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify the entrant and select an alternate winner.
5. Excluded Costs and Services
The following are not included in the prize and remain the sole responsibility of the winner:
• Roof replacement, repair, reinforcement, or modification
• Structural engineering reports or third-party inspections
• Electrical service upgrades beyond standard interconnection
• Trenching, concrete work, or specialty mounting systems
• Tree removal or shading mitigation
• Utility, permitting, or inspection fees beyond standard scope
• Any costs exceeding the $10,000 CAD prize value
The winner may, at their option, choose to proceed with a larger or expanded solar installation beyond the prize value. Any costs above the $10,000 CAD prize amount must be paid by the winner under a separate agreement with the Sponsor.
If additional work is required to proceed, the winner may choose to pay the additional costs or decline the prize.
6. Winner Selection and Skill-Testing Question
The winner will be selected by random draw from all eligible entries.
To be declared a winner, the selected entrant must correctly answer a time-limited, mathematical skill-testing question without assistance, as required under Canadian law.
Failure to correctly answer the skill-testing question will result in disqualification and selection of an alternate winner.
7. Winner Notification and Response Time
The selected entrant will be contacted using the information provided at entry.
The entrant must:
• Respond within 72 hours of initial contact
• Provide requested documentation within 7 days
• Cooperate with site assessment scheduling
Failure to respond or cooperate within these timeframes may result in forfeiture of the prize and selection of an alternate winner.
8. Documentation and Verification
Before installation, the winner must provide, upon request:
• Proof of property ownership
• Recent electricity bill
• Photos of the electrical panel and service equipment
• Access to the property for assessment and installation
The Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify any entrant who provides false, misleading, or incomplete information.
9. Right to Refuse, Redraw, or Substitute
The Sponsor reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to:
• Refuse installation if site conditions are unsafe or unsuitable
• Disqualify any entrant who violates these Terms and Conditions
• Select an alternate winner if the original winner is disqualified or declines the prize
• Substitute a prize of equal or greater value if necessary
10. Installation Timing
Installation timing is subject to scheduling availability, permitting, weather, and utility approvals.
No guarantee is made regarding installation dates.
11. Media Release and Marketing Use
By accepting a prize, the winner grants the Sponsor permission to:
• Use their name, neighbourhood, photos, video, and project details
• Participate in a brief interview regarding their experience and the prize
• Publish such materials for marketing, promotional, and educational purposes
• Use this content without additional compensation
This consent may be withdrawn only where required by law.
12. Limitation of Liability
The Sponsor is not responsible for:
• Technical failures or entry errors
• Delays caused by permitting, utilities, or weather
• Any costs not expressly included in the prize
The prize is provided “as is” with no additional warranties beyond those provided by equipment manufacturers.
13. General Conditions
The Sponsor reserves the right to amend, suspend, or cancel the Contest if circumstances beyond its control compromise the integrity or operation of the Contest.
This Contest is governed by the laws of the Province of Alberta and the laws of Canada applicable therein.
14. Contact
For questions regarding this Contest, please contact:
Panel Upgrade Experts
403-774-7460
Last updated: [10 January 2025]