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Incentives, installers, and costs specific to your region
Solar Costs, Incentives & Installers Across Canada
Solar panel costs in Canada range from $2.50 to $3.80 per watt installed, depending on your province, system size, and equipment choices. After federal and provincial incentives, most Canadian homeowners pay $10,000 to $20,000 for a system that offsets 80-100% of their electricity bill. With payback periods averaging 8-14 years and panels lasting 25+ years, solar is now a straightforward financial decision for millions of Canadians.
Every province handles solar incentives differently. Ontario’s HRS program offers up to $10,000 for solar and battery systems. BC provides PST exemptions and up to $10,000 in rebates. Quebec launched a brand-new $1,000/kW grant in April 2026. Alberta’s municipal CEIP program finances installations through property taxes in 23+ communities. SolarWeb tracks every active program across all 13 provinces and territories so you can find exactly what’s available where you live.
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Regional Solar Incentive Breakdown
What's available in each province, grouped by incentive strengthOntario Active
The HRS Program is Ontario's primary residential solar incentive.
- Up to $5,000 for solar panels ($1,000/kW)
- Up to $5,000 for battery storage
- Net metering: 1:1 credits at retail rate
British Columbia Active
BC Hydro launched solar and battery rebates in April 2025.
- Up to $5,000 for solar panels
- Up to $5,000 for battery storage
- PST exemption on solar equipment
Quebec New Apr 2026
First provincial solar grant in Quebec's history.
- $1,000 per kW installed, up to 40% of cost
- Net metering: 1:1 credits, 24-month rollover
- Pilot program - may close when funding runs out
Alberta Active
Municipal CEIP financing covers 23+ municipalities. Highest sun hours in Canada.
- Edmonton CEIP: up to $50,000 through property taxes
- Banff: $450/kW residential rebate
- No PST - GST only on equipment
Nova Scotia Rebate Closed
Canada's strongest net metering program at ~18.5c/kWh.
- Net metering: 1:1 at ~18.5c/kWh
- Retail payout for excess credits
- 8-12 year payback even without rebate
New Brunswick Active
NB Power's THESP program. Net metering up to 100 kW.
- THESP: $200/kW, max $3,000
- NB Power net metering: 1:1 credits
Manitoba Active
Rebate available but net billing (not net metering) extends payback.
- $0.50/W, maximum $5,000
- Net billing at 4.39c/kWh - NOT 1:1
- No PST on solar equipment
PEI Paused
Was among Canada's most generous. Currently paused.
- Was $1,000/kW, max $10,000
- Maritime Electric 1:1 net metering still available
NWT Active
Most generous per-kW rebate in Canada.
- $400/kW or 50% of cost, max $20,000
- Net metering available through NTPC
Saskatchewan NM Only
No provincial rebate. SaskPower net metering at 7.5c/kWh expired March 31, 2026. Future terms unknown. PST exempt on equipment.
SK Guide ->Newfoundland & Labrador NM Only
No provincial rebate. NL Hydro net metering: 1:1 monthly credits, wholesale rate for annual surplus. Low rates = long payback.
NL Guide ->Yukon Financing
RET Program offers financing up to $50,000 (not a rebate). Microgeneration policy in place. Long summer days offset short winters.
YK Guide ->Nunavut Limited
CCS Grant offers up to $5,000 for cabin/off-grid solar only. No residential grid-connected program. Limited net metering.
NU Guide ->We saved $3,200 in our first year. The process was way easier than we expected - three quotes, picked the best one, installed in six weeks.
- The Patel family, Brampton ON · 10 kW system · $16,400 after rebates
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