From Finance to Solar: How Suki Built Ready Solar from Scratch

In this episode, Teddy sits down with Suki, owner of Ready Solar in Burnaby, British Columbia, to talk about his unconventional journey into the solar industry and how he built his company from the ground up starting in 2020.

 

Suki shares how he entered solar with no prior electrical or construction experience, pivoting from a background in finance and trading after a backyard vertical farming project sparked his interest in energy. What followed was a rapid learning curve, building systems, hiring his first crew, and scaling into a growing EPC serving both residential and commercial customers.

 

At the core of Ready Solar is a commitment to quality. Suki explains why cutting corners and chasing the lowest price per watt does not lead to long-term success, and how focusing on durability, craftsmanship, and customer pride creates better outcomes for everyone involved.

One of the biggest takeaways from this episode is simple but powerful: read the instructions. From inverters to system components, Suki emphasizes how going back to the basics can prevent mistakes and improve performance across the board.

 

Catch the full conversation: https://youtu.be/pH4P27uEmPc

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