Canada: is home solar worth it?
A typical 6kW residential system — compiled August 2026.
Typical 6kW system, installed cost
C$16,500
Payback estimate
Bill-credit only — no simple payback figure
Net metering (bill credit only, no cash payout): exported power earns a credit against future bills rather than a cash rate, so a “years to payback” figure would be misleading — savings depend on how much of your own usage the system offsets, not just export volume.
Canada Greener Homes Grant/Loan both closed to new applicants — provincial rebates are now the main lever. Source: National average installed cost 2026; Ontario net-metering rules
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See Canada providers →System cost, export rate and payback vary by installer, roof orientation, and your own usage pattern — this is a typical-scenario estimate, not a quote. This is not financial advice.