Solar in Canada: Find Your Incentives and Compare Installer Quotes
Enter your address anywhere in Canada. Solenery checks the federal, provincial and utility solar programs your property qualifies for, then connects you with vetted installers so you can compare quotes with the incentives already counted.
- 30%federal tax credit on business solar and batteries
- Up to $10,000for home solar and batteries in Ontario
- 937–1,360 kWhper kW a year across 24 cities (NRCan)
- Freeincentive check, no obligation
Solar for Your Business or Your Home
For businesses
- 30% refundable credit on solar and battery equipment, or 20% if labour requirements aren't met
- Ontario: $770 per kW-AC for systems over 10 kW-AC, up to 1 MW-AC
- BC Hydro: $1,000 per kW, up to $10,000; Manitoba: $0.75 per watt
- Warehouses, cold storage, manufacturing, retail and offices
For homeowners
- Ontario: up to $10,000 for solar panels and battery storage
- BC Hydro: $1,000 per kW, up to $5,000, plus battery rebates
- Quebec: $1,000 per kW, up to 40% of the cost
- Manitoba: up to $5,000 per home
How Much Electricity Does Solar Produce in Canada?
| City | Province | Yearly output per kW | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regina | SK | 1,360 kWh | Solar in Regina |
| Saskatoon | SK | 1,349 kWh | Solar in Saskatoon |
| Lethbridge | AB | 1,330 kWh | Solar in Lethbridge |
| Calgary | AB | 1,291 kWh | Solar in Calgary |
| Winnipeg | MB | 1,272 kWh | Solar in Winnipeg |
| Red Deer | AB | 1,265 kWh | Solar in Red Deer |
| Edmonton | AB | 1,244 kWh | Solar in Edmonton |
| Ottawa | ON | 1,200 kWh | Solar in Ottawa |
| Kingston | ON | 1,194 kWh | Solar in Kingston |
| Montréal | QC | 1,190 kWh | Solar in Montréal |
| Toronto | ON | 1,163 kWh | Solar in Toronto |
| Mississauga | ON | 1,159 kWh | Solar in Mississauga |
| Kamloops | BC | 1,156 kWh | Solar in Kamloops |
| London | ON | 1,151 kWh | Solar in London, ON |
| Fredericton | NB | 1,148 kWh | Solar in New Brunswick |
| Guelph | ON | 1,142 kWh | Solar in Guelph |
| Québec City | QC | 1,137 kWh | Solar in Quebec |
| Kelowna | BC | 1,132 kWh | Solar in Kelowna |
| Charlottetown | PE | 1,104 kWh | Solar in PEI |
| Victoria | BC | 1,091 kWh | Solar in Victoria |
| Halifax | NS | 1,073 kWh | Solar in Halifax |
| Nanaimo | BC | 1,063 kWh | Solar in Nanaimo |
| Vancouver | BC | 1,007 kWh | Solar in Vancouver |
| St. John's | NL | 937 kWh | Solar in Newfoundland |
NRCan's figures are lifetime averages that include typical system losses and are within about 10%. Shade, roof direction and tilt change your result. Read how the numbers are made on NRCan.
Federal Solar Incentives in 2026
Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit
Up to 30% of eligible equipment cost, refundable
- For taxable Canadian corporations
- Covers solar panels, inverters, racking and wiring, plus electricity storage
- 30% requires meeting federal labour requirements; 20% without
- 30% for equipment available for use by Dec 31, 2033; 15% in 2034; nothing after
- Provincial rebates can reduce the cost the credit is calculated on
The Greener Homes Loan stopped taking applications on Oct 1, 2025, and the Greener Homes Grant is closed too. Homeowners now rely on the provincial and utility rebates below. See what replaced them.
| Program | For | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit | Businesses Taxable Canadian corporations | Refundable credit of up to 30% of eligible solar and battery equipment costs (20% if labour requirements aren't met). Up to 15% for equipment available for use in 2034 | Open Open until Dec 31, 2034 |
| Canada Greener Homes Loan | Homeowners Homeowners | Interest-free retrofit loan that covered solar (closed) | Closed Closed. The last day to apply was Oct 1, 2025 |
Solar Rebates by Province (2026)
| Program | Province | For | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BC Hydro solar and battery rebates (homes) | British Columbia | Homeowners Homeowners with a BC Hydro residential account | Solar: $1,000 per kW, up to $5,000. Battery: $500 per kWh, up to $1,500 ($5,000 if enrolled in Peak Saver). Each capped at 50% of cost | Open Open while funding lasts |
| BC Hydro solar and battery rebates (business) | British Columbia | Businesses Businesses that own or lease their property and hold an eligible BC Hydro account | Solar: $1,000 per kW, up to $10,000. Battery: $500 per kWh, up to $10,000. Each capped at 50% of cost | Open Open while funding lasts |
| Efficiency Manitoba solar rebate | Manitoba | Homeowners and businesses Manitoba homes and businesses | Homes: up to $5,000. Businesses: $0.75 per watt | Open Open |
| Home Renovation Savings (Save on Energy) | Ontario | Homeowners Ontario homeowners | Up to $10,000 for solar panels and battery storage | Open Open |
| Save on Energy Retrofit Program | Ontario | Businesses Ontario businesses. Your local utility must confirm the system can connect | $1,000 per kW-DC for systems up to 10 kW-DC; $770 per kW-AC for systems over 10 kW-AC, up to 1 MW-AC | Open Open |
| Hydro-Québec LogisVert (solar) | Quebec | Homeowners Homes and residential buildings of up to 19 units, with panels installed on or after June 30, 2025 | $1,000 per kW, up to 40% of the cost to buy and install | Open Open. Needs Hydro-Québec approval before installation |
Other province, or not sure what applies?
Can You Get a Rebate for a Home Battery?
| Program | Province | For | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit | Canada (federal) | Businesses Taxable Canadian corporations | Refundable credit of up to 30% of eligible solar and battery equipment costs (20% if labour requirements aren't met). Up to 15% for equipment available for use in 2034 | Open Open until Dec 31, 2034 |
| BC Hydro solar and battery rebates (homes) | British Columbia | Homeowners Homeowners with a BC Hydro residential account | Solar: $1,000 per kW, up to $5,000. Battery: $500 per kWh, up to $1,500 ($5,000 if enrolled in Peak Saver). Each capped at 50% of cost | Open Open while funding lasts |
| BC Hydro solar and battery rebates (business) | British Columbia | Businesses Businesses that own or lease their property and hold an eligible BC Hydro account | Solar: $1,000 per kW, up to $10,000. Battery: $500 per kWh, up to $10,000. Each capped at 50% of cost | Open Open while funding lasts |
| Home Renovation Savings (Save on Energy) | Ontario | Homeowners Ontario homeowners | Up to $10,000 for solar panels and battery storage | Open Open |
Canada's Electricity Strategy Names Rooftop Solar
- 2×Electricity demand is expected to double by 2050
- $1T+Forecast cost to expand and modernize Canada's electricity systems
- 7 in 10Canadian households paying less by 2050
- $15BTotal energy cost savings Canadians could see
“This includes EVs, rooftop solar and home batteries, which allow owners to store energy and, in some cases, send it back to the grid.”
From Address to Installation
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Visit Solenery on YouTubeCommon Questions About Solar in Canada
For many homes and businesses, yes, but it depends on your electricity rate, your roof and the rebates where you live. NRCan estimates each kW of panels produces about 940 to 1,360 kWh a year across the 24 cities we track, and provincial rebates can cover up to 50% of the cost in BC and 40% in Quebec. Solenery's free check estimates your payback from your address.
Businesses can claim the federal Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit: up to 30% of eligible solar and battery costs for equipment available for use by the end of 2033. Homeowners rely on provincial and utility programs, such as up to $10,000 for solar and batteries in Ontario, $1,000 per kW up to $5,000 from BC Hydro, $1,000 per kW up to 40% of cost in Quebec, and up to $5,000 in Manitoba. The federal Greener Homes Loan closed on Oct 1, 2025.
No. The Canada Greener Homes Loan closed to new applicants on Oct 1, 2025, and the Greener Homes Grant is also closed. Homeowners now rely on provincial and utility solar rebates.
What replaced the Greener Homes Grant and LoanNo. The Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit is for taxable Canadian corporations, so it applies to business and commercial solar, not to solar on your own home. Homeowners should look at provincial and utility rebates instead.
NRCan estimates each kW of south-facing panels tilted at your latitude produces about 1,360 kWh a year in Regina, 1,291 in Calgary, 1,163 in Toronto, 1,073 in Halifax and 1,007 in Vancouver. A 5 kW system in Toronto would produce roughly 5,800 kWh a year. Shade, roof direction and tilt change the result.
Often, yes, but they interact. Government assistance, such as a provincial rebate, can reduce the cost the federal Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit is calculated on, so check the combined value with your accountant. Most provincial programs also cap rebates at a share of the cost, for example 50% for BC Hydro and 40% for LogisVert.
Most utilities credit you for it, but the rules differ by province. In Alberta, systems under 150 kW are credited monthly at your retail rate, or at hourly wholesale prices if you choose, and larger systems at wholesale prices. Ask your utility, or run Solenery's check, to see how credits work at your address.
No. Solenery is a marketplace: it checks which incentives your property qualifies for, estimates your savings and connects you with vetted local installers so you can compare quotes. Using it is free, with no obligation.
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Every rebate amount, status and deadline was read on the program's official page and is dated in the table caption. Solar output comes from Natural Resources Canada. We re-check each program monthly; always confirm with the program before you apply.
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Sources
- CRA — Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit
- NRCan — Photovoltaic potential and solar resource maps
- NRCan — Powering Canada Strong (May 2026)
- NRCan — Canada Greener Homes Loan (closed)
- BC Hydro — Solar and battery rebates
- Efficiency Manitoba — Solar rebates
- Save on Energy — Home Renovation Savings
- Save on Energy — Retrofit Program update
- Hydro-Québec — LogisVert
- Government of Alberta — Micro-generation