Solar Panels in Northwest Territories

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Northwest Territories Solar Installations

Solar Performance in Northwest Territories

System Effectiveness

Solar panels in Northwest Territories 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

Northern climate with excellent summer sunshine - some of the best solar potential in Canada

Outstanding – 1,064 kWh per 1 kW of solar panels installed on average. Solar installations in the Northwest Territories are overall highly efficient, overperforming to an average of 1,064 kWh of electricity per year for every 1 kW installed. This is some of the best solar energy potential in Canada. Southern cities in the Northwest Territories such as Yellowknife and Fort Smith can surpass 1,100 kWh for every 1 kW installed. Your solar system will connect to the grid via the Net-Metering program for systems up to 15kW. Energy credits are provided at the retail electricity rate to balance day/night and seasonal usage. Important: Credits don’t carry over to the next year – they expire annually on March 31st, so proper system sizing is essential.

• 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 Northwest Territories 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 Northwest Territories

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 Northwest Territories, 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 Northwest Territories makes it simple for a home solar installation to cover your bills year-round.

Solar panels with net metering connection

Applicable Rebates & Incentives in Northwest Territories

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

Northwest Territories Provincial Programs

Arctic Energy Alliance Renewable Energy Program (Variable)

Available to all Northwest Territories residents

Northwest Territories Net Metering: Retail rate credits for systems up to 15kW ($15)

Available to all Northwest Territories residents

Northwest Territories Net Metering: Retail rate credits for systems up to 15kW (credits expire March 31st annually) ($15)

Available to all Northwest Territories residents

Arctic Energy Alliance Renewable Energy Program: 50% rebate up to $20,000 for communities not on hydroelectric grid ($50)

Available to all Northwest Territories 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 Northwest Territories. Most homeowners save between $5,000 - $15,000.

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Professional Solar Installation in Northwest Territories

We make going solar simple with our proven installation process. From initial consultation to final activation, our certified team handles everything for Northwest Territories 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 Northwest Territories 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 Northwest Territories Homeowners Say

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Solar FAQs for Northwest Territories Residents

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