Solar Panels in Newfoundland and Labrador

Most Newfoundland and Labrador homeowners save $1,700/year on average with solar panels. Actual savings depend on your energy usage, system size, and local electricity rates. With Newfoundland and Labrador's electricity rate at $0.14/kWh (3.4%-6.7% increases starting July 2024, expected annually through 2030), solar provides excellent returns.

Newfoundland and Labrador residents can access federal programs like the Canada Greener Homes Grant (up to $5,000) plus provincial incentives. We help you navigate all available programs and maximize your savings.

Yes! Atlantic oceanic climate with cool summers - suitable for solar with new breakthroughs in solar technology Good - 949 kWh per 1 kW of solar panels installed on average. Despite Newfoundland and Labrador being behind some other provinces in Canada in terms of amount of sunlight received it's still a suitable place for solar with new breakthroughs in solar technology. An average solar power installation in Newfoundland and Labrador will produce approximately 949 kWh for every 1KW of solar power installed. New solar technology has ensured that solar installations can reach their baseline production. Your solar system will connect to the grid via the Net-Metering program. Excess energy you produce is credited by your power company at the retail electricity rate, balancing out your usage across day and night, as well as summer and winter months. These credits expire yearly so it's important that your system is sized based on yearly usage. Expected increases in the costs of electricity and the Net-Metering program in Newfoundland and Labrador make it a great place for solar. Solar panels actually work more efficiently in cold temperatures. While winter has shorter days, modern panels still generate significant power year-round in Newfoundland and Labrador.

The typical payback period in Newfoundland and Labrador is 11-14 years. This accounts for provincial incentives, federal rebates, and energy savings. After payback, you enjoy 15+ years of free electricity with minimal maintenance costs.

Most residential installations in Newfoundland and Labrador take 1-3 months from contract to activation. This includes design, permits, equipment procurement, and installation. We handle all Newfoundland and Labrador-specific permits and regulations.