Solar Panels in New Brunswick

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New Brunswick Solar Installations

Solar Performance in New Brunswick

System Effectiveness

Solar panels in New Brunswick are highly effective, with modern systems achieving excellent performance even in winter months.

Summer Production 95-100%
Winter Production 60-75%
Average Efficiency 20-22%

Sun Exposure

Atlantic maritime climate with four distinct seasons - one of the best places in Canada for solar energy production

Excellent – 1,142 kWh per 1 kW of solar panels installed on average. New Brunswick is one of the best places in Canada for solar energy production. Solar installations in New Brunswick are highly efficient, overperforming to an average of 1,142 kWh of electricity per year for every 1 kW installed. Southern New Brunswick also gets some of the best sunlight in the country. Your solar system will connect to the grid via the Net-Metering program. Excess energy you produce is credited to you on your power bill, balancing out your usage across day and night, as well as summer and winter months. New Brunswick Power net metering credits expire every year in March, so it’s important to size your home solar installation to your energy usage. The cost of electricity, abundant sunlight, and the Net-Metering program in New Brunswick make it one of the best places in Canada for solar. New Brunswick Power and Saint John Energy both offer net metering for solar customers.

• Peak production in summer months
• Consistent year-round energy production
• Solar panels work in all seasons

Key Performance Factors

25+ years

Panel lifespan with minimal degradation

80%+

Efficiency retained after 25 years

8-10 kW

Typical residential system size

Solar panels generating clean energy

Protect Yourself from Rising Electricity Costs

The more you pay for electricity – the more you benefit by going solar.

Choosing solar energy allows you to save money by avoiding these high electricity rates.

The New Brunswick Energy Board raised all rates by 20% for the year 2024.

With energy prices expected to rise even more, going solar protects you from increasing costs by generating your own power.

Net Metering Program

How Net Metering Works in New Brunswick

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 New Brunswick, with Time-of-Use billing, On-Peak hours coincide with peak solar generation times, earning you credits at higher On-Peak rates.

Net Metering in New Brunswick makes it simple for a home solar installation to cover your bills year-round.

Solar panels with net metering connection

Applicable Rebates & Incentives in New Brunswick

Maximize your solar investment with federal and provincial incentives. Here's what you can apply for in New Brunswick:

New Brunswick Provincial Programs

Dieppe Sustainability Fund (Variable)

Available to all New Brunswick residents

Efficiency NB Solar Rebates (Variable)

Available to all New Brunswick residents

NB Power Net Metering Program (Variable)

Available to all New Brunswick residents

Total Home Energy Savings Program: $0.20/watt rebate (NB Power) ($0)

Available to all New Brunswick residents

Greener Home Loans: Prime + 1% for solar installations (NBTA Credit Union) ($1)

Available to all New Brunswick residents

Saint John Energy Net Metering (Variable)

Available to all New Brunswick residents

Canada Federal Programs

Canada Greener Homes Loan

Interest-free loans up to $40,000 for energy retrofits

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Federal Investment Tax Credit

30% tax credit on solar system costs (commercial)

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GST/HST Rebate

Rebate on federal portion of sales tax for new installations

Automatically applied at purchase

Flexible Financing

Competitive financing options for eligible homeowners

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Calculate Your Total Rebates

Find out exactly how much you can save with federal and provincial incentives in New Brunswick. Most homeowners save between $5,000 - $15,000.

WHY TRUST XOLAR

Professional Solar Installation in New Brunswick

We make going solar simple with our proven installation process. From initial consultation to final activation, our certified team handles everything for New Brunswick homeowners.

  • 1

    Free Consultation

    We assess your home's solar potential, energy needs, and discuss available incentives.

  • 2

    Custom System Design

    Our engineers design a system optimized for your roof and energy consumption.

  • 3

    Permitting & Paperwork

    We handle all New Brunswick permits, utility applications, and rebate paperwork.

  • 4

    Professional Installation

    Our certified installers complete the job in 1-2 days with minimal disruption.

  • 5

    Activation & Monitoring

    We connect your system to the grid and set up 24/7 performance monitoring.

What New Brunswick Homeowners Say

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Solar FAQs for New Brunswick Residents

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