Going Solar In Alberta
Rebates, Sunshine, Net Metering, Financing | Alberta Solar Power
From towering mountains to rolling foothills Alberta has it all. Famous for the Calgary Stampede and driven by farming and ranching it is a great place to live!
You can make it even better by helping develop a more sustainable energy future through Solar and taking advantage of the options available for solar power in alberta
Alberta Solar Power Grants & Regional Rebates
While there is currently no provincial wide rebate programs regional incentives do exist. We have listed a few here:
Change Homes for Climate : $0.15/watt up to $6,500 in Edmonton
Medicine Hat Electric Solar Rebate: $0.70/watt up to $5,000 in Medicine Hat
Banff Solar Photovoltaic Production Incentive: $0.75/watt up to $5,625 in Banff
Incentive amounts may change so we encourage you to explore more on their official websites
On average Alberta solar power systems would produce 1,257 kWh/year
1,291 kWh/year - Calgary, Alberta
1,2,44 kWh/year - Edmonton, Alberta
1,179 kWh/year - Fort McMurray, Alberta
1,368 kWh/year - Medicine Hat, Alberta
Sourced from: Photovoltaic and Solar Resource Maps
Sunshine is a beautiful thing all year long - even in the winter!
Average # of days with any measurable amount of sunshine per year:
333 days - Calgary, Alberta
325 days - Edmonton, Alberta
330 days - Medicine Hat, Alberta
306 days - Fort McMurray, Alberta
Sourced from: Weather averages for Canada
Alberta currently has 17 main electricity suppliers
Avg. Energy Charge: $0.167/kWh
Providers typically go with a ‘Net Billing’ structure for solar rather than ‘Net Metering.’ Usually this means your electricity provider will pay you less for your excess electricity than the rate you pay them to use it during times you are not generating your own electricity through solar.
Multiple Options for Alberta Solar Power Rebates &Financing Exist
Efficiency Alberta is currently working with municipalities to develop regulations for their own Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) loans but are not available yet.
Some banks also offer green energy specific financing:
Alberta's vast open skies offer more than just breathtaking views – they're a powerhouse for solar energy. At Sunly, we're devoted to helping both individuals and businesses in Alberta realize the immense solar potential their region holds. From the Rockies to the prairies, our extensive insights can guide you towards a more sustainable, sun-powered future. If you're based in Alberta and eager to embrace the benefits of solar, click here and let's journey into a brighter tomorrow together.