Island solar since 1989
Rainshadow Solar & Energy Solutions is a locally owned and operated small business based on Orcas Island, bringing renewable energy to the San Juan Islands and beyond.
- Since 1989
- Licensed WA general & electrical contractor
- Locally owned & operated
One of Washington’s original solar installers
Rainshadow has been installing solar and other renewable energy systems in the islands since 1989. The Islands’ Sounder has called it the oldest solar installer in Washington state.
- 1989Rainshadow Solar starts installing solar and renewable energy systems in the San Juan Islands.
- 2017Justin and Chris Wolfe take over the company from John Mottl.
- TodayA crew of licensed electricians, trainees and installers, all living in San Juan County, working on solar, batteries, EV charging and residential electrical.
Justin Wolfe
Co-owner and electrical administrator. Justin designs systems and does site visits.
Chris Wolfe
Co-owner. Chris and Justin have owned and run Rainshadow since 2017.
Licensed in Washington
General contractor CC RAINSSS839LT
Electrical contractor EC RAINSSS837NT
All of our employees live in San Juan County, including licensed electricians and electrical trainees.
Neighbors first
Our projects are for neighbors, friends and people we see around the islands. Most of our work comes from referrals and repeat customers.
San Juan Islands EV Association
We’re active members, helping islanders make the switch to electric vehicles.
Rotary
Active in Rotary here in the islands.
Orcas Island Chamber
Members of the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce.
172 named islands
We work throughout San Juan County, on island and off, grid-tied and off-grid, and we’ve done projects on a lot of those 172 islands.