We Are Island Solar

Island Solar, established 2024, is a new branch of C. Stretch Electrical & Carpentry which was founded on the Isle of Wight in 2004. It’s founder, Colin Stretch, has over 30 years of experience as a certified Electrician. He has operated in all fields of electrical contracting including residential, commercial, industrial, renewable and explosive atmospheres (oil & gas refineries) in America, Canada, Great Britain and Europe.

 

Colin's experience and interest with renewable energies pushed him to pursue a new branch of his original company. Island Solar is MCS certified to install Solar Electric Panels (Photo Voltaic), Electrical Storage Systems (batteries) and Solar Hot Water (Evacuated Tubes.)  

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Colin continues to impress his clientele with his perfectionist attitude and honesty.  ​

Island Solar offers first class licensed electricians at very affordable prices and we cover all aspects of Solar Renewable Energy. 

 

Our service area includes all of the Isle of Wight area and into the surrounding cities and counties. We offer free estimates and will always try to accommodate the customer’s needs. Visit our services page and get an idea of what we can do for you. If you have a question or need advice, please call 07525 745571 to see if we can help. We still strive for continuous improvement and are always continuing with education in renewable energies.

 

As we evolve, we always remember our key values of performing, honestly and efficiently for our customers. After all, you are the most important part of the business!

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Island Solar's four core values:

• Honesty and Integrity

• Listening to our customers and offering impartial advice. Sometimes even to the determent of our revenue.

• Treating your home, as if it was our home. Your safety and opinion are important.

• Commitment to complete in a timely manner and on budget.

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QUALIFICATIONS OBTAINED

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• MCS CertifiedMC

• EAL Level III Award in the Installation of Small Scale Solar, Photo Voltaric Sytems

• EAL Level III Award in the Design, Installation and Commisioning of Electrical Storage Systems

• City & Guilds 2381 – 18th Edition IEE Regulation Certification 2018 + Amendment 2: 2022

• City & Guilds 2391 – Inspection, Testing and Fault Finding Certification

• Registered Installer of Navitron Solar equipment, Photo Voltaic + Solar Thermal ·

• CompEx Ex01-04 (Electrotechnical Certification for working in potentially hazardous or explosive atmospheres)

• Registered Installer of Segen solar equipment

• Chartered Institute of Health and Environment, Supervising Health & Safety Certificate

• Master Electrician in Virginia #2710058848 & Maryland, USA