Solar Panels in Ontario

Most Ontario homeowners save $2,200/year on average with solar panels. Actual savings depend on your energy usage, system size, and local electricity rates. With Ontario's electricity rate at $0.15/kWh (increased 20% in 2024), solar provides excellent returns.

Ontario 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! Four distinct seasons with cold winters and warm summers - southern Ontario has some of the best solar conditions in Canada Excellent - 1,166 kWh per 1 kW of solar panels installed on average. Ontario has the 5th highest potential to produce solar energy out of Canadian provinces. The more densely populated southern portions of Ontario are some of the best places in Canada for solar. Solar installations in Ontario are highly efficient, overperforming to an average of 1,166 kWh of electricity per year for every 1 kW installed. Your solar system will connect to the grid via the Net-Metering program. Excess energy you produce is saved in credits by your power company at the retail electricity rate, balancing out your usage across day and night, as well as summer and winter months. In Ontario, with Time-of-Use billing, On-Peak hours coincide with peak solar generation times, earning you credits at higher On-Peak rates. This makes solar particularly advantageous in Ontario compared to flat-rate billing provinces. Solar panels actually work more efficiently in cold temperatures. While winter has shorter days, modern panels still generate significant power year-round in Ontario.

The typical payback period in Ontario is 8-12 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 Ontario take 1-3 months from contract to activation. This includes design, permits, equipment procurement, and installation. We handle all Ontario-specific permits and regulations.