"Xolar's representative, Daniel Crowley, was extreamly helpful with a high level of knowlege and understanding. He was able to satisfy all my current questions and I look forward to speaking with him again in the near future."
Solar Panels in Northwest Territories
Professional solar panel installation across 4 cities in Northwest Territories. Save $3,200/year on average with provincial and federal incentives.
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Northwest Territories Solar Installations
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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.
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.
Key Performance Factors
Panel lifespan with minimal degradation
Efficiency retained after 25 years
Typical residential system size
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.
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
Check eligibility →Federal Investment Tax Credit
30% tax credit on solar system costs (commercial)
Explore Commercial Solar Solutions →GST/HST Rebate
Rebate on federal portion of sales tax for new installations
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Find out exactly how much you can save with federal and provincial incentives in Northwest Territories. Most homeowners save between $5,000 - $15,000.
WHY TRUST XOLAR
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.
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Free Consultation
We assess your home's solar potential, energy needs, and discuss available incentives.
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Custom System Design
Our engineers design a system optimized for your roof and energy consumption.
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Permitting & Paperwork
We handle all Northwest Territories permits, utility applications, and rebate paperwork.
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Professional Installation
Our certified installers complete the job in 1-2 days with minimal disruption.
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Activation & Monitoring
We connect your system to the grid and set up 24/7 performance monitoring.




What Northwest Territories Homeowners Say
See how solar energy is transforming homes across Northwest Territories.
"We were, overall, delighted with the solar panel solution from Xolar. The process, from first consultation, to operation and receiving the Greener Homes Loan took almost exactly 6 months, which we were very happy with given we started to process in December.We were quite concerned about the look of the panels as our South facing roof faces the street and we live in a neighbourhood with a lot of nice homes. But we were really delighted with how they look - they just blend in nicely with the roof and many of friends have said they hardly noticed them. They also present a modern appearance.As you can see, the panels are only over the garage but that is estimated to be sufficient to cover around 90% of our hydro use, and we use only electricity, with geothermal heating and cooling, and have an electric car. So far, the hydro generation matches the estimates provided by Xolar.The initial presentation of the solution, by Chris Isidori, was very thorough, and he was available to answer all of my questions. The Xolar website is also excellent and there are many customer solutions listed there to read about, and speak to their experience. The installation team were a joy to work with - they arrived on time, were extremely pleasant, completed the entire install in less than 2 days, and cleaned up very well at the end.Overall, the solution exceeded our expectations and we are very much enjoying making a contribution to the energy grid while saving money in the long term. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Xolar if you are considering installing a solar array on your home."
"Loved the information that was shared during the process. Xolar was better right from the start. They provided more information about the entire process then the other two businesses that I received quotes from. Installation was quicker than expected there was a couple small issues but they were looked after quickly. Solar has now been running for 4 months and starting to see reduced energy bills. Very impressed!"
"Working with Xolar was straightforward and simple. They took care of all the details, assisted me with government programs and responded to questions promptly. I’m particularly pleased with Lauren who was always available to me when I needed anything at all!"
Solar FAQs for Northwest Territories Residents
Get answers to common questions about solar energy in Northwest Territories.
Cities We Serve in Northwest Territories
Professional solar installation available in 4 Northwest Territories communities. Click on your city for local information and savings.
Inuvik
Hay River
Fort Smith
Yellowknife
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