Solar in Canada — Find Your Incentives & Get Quotes
Canada just launched a national strategy to double electricity supply by 2050 — with rooftop solar and home batteries named explicitly in the federal plan. Solenery is a Canada-wide platform: enter your address from anywhere in the country and we check every federal, provincial, and utility-level program for your property — then connect you with vetted installers.
- Warehouses · cold storage · manufacturing · retail · office
- Behind-the-meter, offsetting facility consumption
- Vetted installers meeting federal labour requirements
Service available across Canada. Ontario commercial is our deepest in-page guide today.
- Rooftop PV (4–10 kW typical) and home battery storage
- Net metering credits in most provinces
- 25+ year manufacturer warranty
Anywhere in Canada. We'll check every federal, provincial, and utility-level program for your property — in minutes.
Solar in Canada — the Headline Numbers
Two federal programs, decades-long system lifespan, and payback measured in years — not decades. Here's what the economics look like before you even enter your address.
Canada Just Made Solar a National Priority
In May 2026, the federal government released Powering Canada Strong— a national strategy to double Canada's electricity supply by 2050 and accelerate electrification across the economy. The plan names rooftop solar and home batteries as core building blocks of the new, decentralised grid.
This isn't a future promise. It's a present-day signal that the policy environment, the incentives, and the infrastructure investment are all aligned — across the country. Solar in Canada is no longer an alternative — it's part of the national plan.
“Rooftop solar and home batteries allow owners to store energy and, in some cases, send it back to the grid when it is most needed.”
Natural Resources Canada · Powering Canada Strong: A National Strategy for an Electrified Canadian Economy · May 2026
The strategy backs this up with concrete federal financing: the Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit (30% through 2033), the Greener Homes Loan, an expanded $45B Canada Infrastructure Bank with a $20B clean-energy target, and a $25B Canada Strong Fund. Provincial momentum is parallel — Hydro-Québec's Action Plan 2035 is $185B, BC Hydro's 10-year plan is $36B, Ontario's nuclear refurbishment alone is $40B+. Solenery's AI Audit makes every program at every level discoverable from one address entry.
Start Free Energy AuditSolar for Your Building or Solar for Your Home — Different Paths
The economics, programs, and process differ significantly between commercial and residential. Solenery handles both, across Canada — pick the path that fits your property.
For Businesses
- Behind-the-meter — solar offsets your facility's consumption
- Vetted installers meet federal labour requirements for full 30% ITC
- 25+ year system lifespan, manufacturer warranty backed
For Homeowners
- 40–80% reduction on annual electricity bills
- Net metering credits available in most provinces
- Battery storage eligible for federal Clean Tech ITC
What Canada Offers — Federal Programs at a Glance
Two federal programs anchor solar across Canada — one designed for commercial properties, one for homeowners. Both apply nationwide, on top of provincial rebates. Solenery checks every program against your address automatically.
Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
- Equipment cost only — panels, inverters, racking, wiring, battery storage
- 30% rate requires meeting federal labour requirements; drops to 20% without
- Calculated on gross capital cost, before provincial rebates are deducted
- Battery storage qualifies — including standalone batteries
- New equipment only, situated in Canada
Canada Greener Homes Loan
- Interest-free, 10-year repayment term
- Eligible measures include solar PV, battery storage, heat pumps, insulation, and windows
- Stackable with provincial residential rebates
- The original Greener Homes Grant ($5,000) is closed to new applications; the Loan continues
Federal programs stack with provincial rebates and utility-level programs. Provincial coverage varies — Solenery's AI Audit identifies every applicable program for your specific address, in every province and territory.
Solar Coverage Across Canada
Solenery serves every province and territory in Canada. The AI Audit checks every federal, provincial, and utility-level solar program against your address — anywhere in the country. Our deepest in-page guide today is for Ontario commercial solar; additional regions and audiences are next as we scale.
The most-developed Solenery in-page guide: full property-type guides, stacking math, eligibility detail, and vetted installer matching. Built around Save on Energy ($860/kW) + Federal Clean Tech ITC (30%). More region- and audience-specific guides will follow.
See the Ontario commercial deep-dive →Outside Ontario or residential? AI Audit has you covered.
Across Canada, Solenery's AI Audit checks every federal, provincial, and utility-level solar program — including BC, Alberta, Quebec, the Maritimes, and the territories — against your specific address. Free, in minutes.
From Address to Installation
Start your free energy audit. Solenery handles the rest — from identifying every eligible incentive to connecting you with vetted professionals. The process is the same nationwide.
Free Energy Audit
Enter your address — anywhere in Canada. We check every federal, provincial, and utility-level program against your property — automatically.
Your Personalised Estimate
Eligible incentives, estimated savings, payback period, and CO₂ impact — based on your roof, consumption, and location.
Compare Vetted Installers
Receive quotes from professionals who meet federal labour requirements (commercial) or provincial certification (residential).
Install + Claim
We help you sequence applications, install your system, and claim every rebate, credit, and loan you qualify for.
Solenery AI AdvisorExplore Federal + provincial programs with Solenery AI Advisor
What is Solenery?
A short explainer video showing how Solenery connects data, AI, and real-world energy upgrades.
Common Questions About Solar in Canada
See what solar looks like for your property.
Every eligible incentive — federal, provincial, and utility, wherever you are in Canada. Estimated savings. Payback. Vetted installer quotes. Automatically, no commitment.
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