Nicholas Piche
Founder & Master Electrician at True Beacon Solar Lighting the Way Forward
Nicholas Piche is a master electrician, a builder of businesses, and a visionary in the world of renewable energy. As the founder of True Beacon Solar, he leads with more than 15 years of electrical and infrastructure expertise, backed by a passion for giving families energy independence in an uncertain world.
Nicholas began his career in the trades at 18, working a full decade in the field before launching his own contracting company, Gorilla Voltage. What started as a pursuit of personal freedom and craftsmanship quickly evolved into something bigger. He saw how vulnerable the traditional grid had become, how rising costs, frequent outages, and outdated infrastructure were leaving people exposed.
That realization sparked the birth of True Beacon Solar, a solar and battery installation company based in Ottawa with one clear mission: empower people to control their own energy. Under Nicholas’s leadership, True Beacon Solar has become the city’s highest-rated solar provider, with over 150 five-star Google reviews and growing regional recognition.
Building a Company with Purpose
Nicholas didn’t rebrand his business to chase a trend. He did it to start a movement.
With certifications that include CSA Solar Installer, Tesla Energy Certified, Enphase Gold Installer, and SolarEdge Preferred Partner, he brought his technical knowledge into a rapidly changing energy market. True Beacon Solar designs and installs systems that combine solar power, battery storage, and smart energy controls, turning every home into its own self-reliant micro-grid.
He sees a future where neighborhoods are no longer dependent on centralized power. Where every roof contributes to the energy economy. Where homeowners can protect what matters most, their families, their homes, their future, even when the lights go out across the grid.
Nicholas’s technical background and leadership also extend beyond residential solar. True Beacon Solar now serves commercial, agricultural, and institutional clients throughout Eastern Ontario, supported by a strategic partnership with Utkarsh, whose infrastructure teams operate across multiple continents.
Experience & Credentials
- Master Electrician – Licensed in Ontario, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick
- Electrical Contractor License Holder (Ontario)
- CSA Certified Solar Installer
- Tesla Energy Certified | Enphase Gold Installer | SolarEdge Partner | Generac Certified Technician
- Founder of True Beacon Solar (formerly Gorilla Voltage)
- Over 15 years of electrical experience
- 150+ Verified 5-Star Google Reviews
- Mentor for Skilled Trades Ontario Apprenticeship Program
- Public Speaker, Business Coach & Martial Artist
Our Mission
The traditional grid can’t keep up with modern life. It’s aging, slow, and expensive. But solar? Solar is fast. Scalable. Clean. And it's the most powerful tool we have to build a resilient energy future.
True Beacon Solar exists to ignite that future—one rooftop, one system, one empowered family at a time.
This isn’t just business.
This is energy rebellion.
And we’re here to lead it.
A Vision Beyond the Grid
Nicholas believes the future of energy is decentralized. Fast to deploy. Clean to generate. Built to last. His goal is to help homeowners, businesses, and entire communities take back control by building local power, literally.
Through True Beacon Solar, he is not only delivering solar systems. He is creating energy resilience, one rooftop at a time.