Science World Vancouver Sets New Standard with Vertical Solar Innovation
Vancouver, British Columbia
19.5 kWp
76 Units
XM-3 QUATTRO-256S with ST125 feet
We’re proud to share a milestone Over Easy Solar installation at Science World in Vancouver, Canada — marking the first-of-its-kind vertical solar system of this scale in British Columbia. As part of a major retrofit of this iconic building, our vertical technology is helping bring a 40-year-old structure into a more sustainable future.
This isn’t a standard rooftop installation. The project is part of a broader energy upgrade, combining solar with new heating, cooling, and efficiency measures to significantly reduce the building’s environmental footprint. What makes this installation especially unique is its role as a pilot — testing how vertical bifacial solar performs in low-light conditions, during winter months, and in environments with snow accumulation.
Our vertical system is specifically designed to capture low-angle sunlight in the morning and afternoon, making it particularly effective in northern climates. At the same time, it allows the roof to remain functional and avoids many of the challenges traditional systems face in snowy conditions — opening up new possibilities for solar in regions where it has historically been difficult to implement.
A big thank you to BC Hydro for their strong support, technical expertise, and commitment to driving innovation through pilot projects like this. And of course, to the entire Science World team for their ambition and dedication to transforming their facility into a leading example of sustainable infrastructure.
Projects like this show what’s possible when innovative technology meets forward-thinking institutions — helping accelerate the transition to clean energy, even in the most challenging environments.
