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Solar quotes in Saanich, BC.

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7 kW
Average system size
$3.00/W
Average cost (CAD)
13 yrs
Average payback
78+
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Incentives & rebates

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BC Hydro Solar & Battery Rebate

BC Hydro offers up to $5,000 for residential solar ($1,000 per kW of installed generator capacity, capped at 50% of total installed cost). Battery storage paired with solar earns up to $1,500 ($500 per kWh, 5 kWh minimum, 50% cost cap), rising to up to $5,000 when paired with Peak Saver enrollment. As of June 1, 2026 the work must be done by a Home Performance Contractor Network member. Taking this rebate places you on the new Self-Generation Service rate.

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Federal Programs (Greener Homes Loan & Affordability Program)

The Canada Greener Homes Loan (interest-free up to $40,000) stopped accepting new applications on October 2, 2025 - only previously approved loans are still being funded. Its replacement, the Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program (CGHAP), launched in September 2025 and delivers no-cost retrofits through provincial partners for low- to median-income households; solar PV is federally eligible but each province sets its own technology list. Canada still has no federal investment tax credit equivalent to the U.S. ITC for residential solar.

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PST Exemption on Solar Equipment

British Columbia has at times exempted qualifying solar/renewable energy equipment from provincial sales tax (PST). Exemption scope and eligibility change with provincial budgets - confirm the current PST treatment of your equipment at time of purchase.

Net metering: BC Hydro net metering

BC Hydro offers net metering: exported solar is credited against the bill at the applicable rate, with an annual true-up. Net excess generation remaining at year-end is paid out at a set per-kWh price rather than the retail rate, so systems are typically sized to the home's annual load.

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How payback works in British Columbia

System cost
$21,000
Estimated net cost
$21,000
Estimated payback
~13.0 years
25-year net savings
~$19,500

These figures are illustrative; your actual quote reflects your roof, sun exposure, and local utility rates.

Frequently asked questions

How much do solar panels cost in British Columbia?
BC solar averages roughly CA$3.00 per watt installed, so a typical 7 kW system costs about CA$19,000-CA$23,000 before any programs. Canada has no federal solar tax credit, so most value comes from long-term net-metering bill savings.
Does British Columbia have net metering?
Yes. BC Hydro offers net metering, crediting exported solar against your bill with an annual settlement. Net excess generation at year-end is paid out at a set per-kWh price rather than the retail rate, so systems are usually sized to annual usage.
Why are solar paybacks longer in BC?
BC Hydro's rates are among the lowest in North America because of plentiful hydroelectricity, so each kWh of solar offsets less money. Combined with no upfront federal tax credit, typical payback is roughly 12-16 years.
Is solar worth it in British Columbia?
It can be, but the financial case is weaker than in high-rate or sunnier regions. Many BC homeowners go solar for energy independence, EV charging, and environmental reasons as much as for the long-run payback.

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