Solar in British Columbia: Rebates, Export Rules and Quotes
NRCan puts yearly output at 1,007 kWh to 1,156 kWh per kW of panels across 5 cities. Here is what pays for solar, how exports are credited, and how to compare quotes.
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Solar Rebates in British Columbia
Province and utility programs, read on each official page. Federal programs are on the national solar page.
| Program | For | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BC Hydro solar and battery rebates (homes) | 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) | 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 |
How British Columbia Credits Solar Exports
The credit rule can matter more to payback than the rebate. This is the rule we read on the utility or regulator page.
| Utility and program | How exports are credited | System size |
|---|---|---|
| BC Hydro: Self-generation (Rate Schedule 2289) | Exports earn a fixed credit of 10¢ per kWh, applied to the current bill and good only against energy charges. The older net metering schedule (1289) is closed to new customers | 100 kW AC inverter capacity |
What Electricity Costs, and So What Solar Saves
Solar offsets the price you would otherwise pay per kWh, so the rate in your province sets how fast a system pays back.
| Utility and rate | Energy price | Daily charge | Valid for |
|---|---|---|---|
| BC Hydro, tiered rate | 11.87¢/kWh up to about 675 kWh a month (22.1918 kWh a day), then 14.08¢/kWh | 23.44¢ a day | Price on BC Hydro's page, Oct 5, 2026 |
How Much Power Does Solar Make in British Columbia?
NRCan puts yearly output at 1,007 kWh to 1,156 kWh per kW of panels across 5 cities.
| City | Province | Yearly output per kW | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kamloops | BC | 1,156 kWh | Solar in British Columbia |
| Kelowna | BC | 1,132 kWh | Solar in British Columbia |
| Victoria | BC | 1,091 kWh | Solar in British Columbia |
| Nanaimo | BC | 1,063 kWh | Solar in British Columbia |
| Vancouver | BC | 1,007 kWh | Solar in British Columbia |
From Quote to Rebate: How a Project Works
Solenery is a marketplace, not a contractor. We check your incentives first, then help you compare quotes from vetted local pros, so you choose the right solar installer with the full cost in view.
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Enter your address
Anywhere in Canada. Solenery checks federal, provincial and utility programs against your property automatically.
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See your estimate
Eligible incentives, estimated savings and payback, based on your roof, electricity use and location.
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Compare vetted installers
Get quotes from local installers. For business projects, ask whether they meet the federal labour requirements that decide a 30% or 20% tax credit.
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Install and claim
Most rebates need approval or documents before and after installation. Solenery helps you sequence the applications.
Step 1 in Solenery: the programs matched to your address
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Solar in British Columbia: Common Questions
Answers checked against government and official program pages.
Yes. We have read 2 open province or utility solar programs for British Columbia: BC Hydro solar and battery rebates (homes) (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); BC Hydro solar and battery rebates (business) (Solar: $1,000 per kW, up to $10,000. Battery: $500 per kWh, up to $10,000. Each capped at 50% of cost).
NRCan puts yearly output at 1,007 kWh to 1,156 kWh per kW of panels across 5 cities. Kamloops: 1,156, Kelowna: 1,132, Victoria: 1,091, Nanaimo: 1,063, Vancouver: 1,007 kWh per kW a year. Shade and roof direction change your result.
BC Hydro: Exports earn a fixed credit of 10¢ per kWh, applied to the current bill and good only against energy charges. The older net metering schedule (1289) is closed to new customers. System size: 100 kW AC inverter capacity.
Yes. The federal Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit applies in every province: up to 30% of eligible solar and battery cost for taxable Canadian corporations, or 20% if the labour requirements aren't met. Homeowners can't claim it.
Commercial incentives in detailNo. Solenery is a marketplace: it checks which incentives your property qualifies for 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 on this page was read on the program's official page and is dated next to it. We re-check each program monthly, because amounts and deadlines change often. Always confirm with the program before you apply.
Facts and figures come from government departments, utilities and safety regulators, linked next to each figure and listed here. We don't publish price ranges: costs depend on your home, so we explain what drives them and let contractors quote.
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