"Very informative and a pleasant experience dealing with Abe over the phone. Explained everything and answered any questions I had."
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Solar Panels in New Glasgow, NS
Professional solar panel installation serving 5 neighborhoods in New Glasgow. Save $1,750/year with Nova Scotia Power.
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Solar Performance in New Glasgow
System Effectiveness
Solar panels in New Glasgow 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
Pictou County climate with moderate sunshine
Solar Potential Rating
Good – 1,130 kWh/kW annually
• Peak production in summer months
• Consistent year-round energy production
• Solar panels work in all seasons
Key Performance Factors
$1,750/year
Average annual savings
$0.18/kWh
Current electricity rate
5
Neighborhoods served
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What New Glasgow Homeowners Say
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"Very professional presentation. Very good info explained very well."
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Roger Guidry
"Excellent very informative presentation. Spencer gives good explanations. Thank you. George"
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George Wybouw
"Great service from Vivek. Was a pleasure talking to him about the future of my home ."
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Kai Nath
"Very polite and professional. Answered all my questions and let me make my decision on my own time."
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Site Seeing
"very knowledgeable, helpful, and informed"
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Judy Hussey - Keller Williams Select Realty
Areas We Serve in New Glasgow
Professional solar panel installation available in these New Glasgow neighborhoods and communities:
Downtown New Glasgow
Westville
Stellarton
Pictou
Trenton
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 Nova Scotia 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.
Local Solar Incentives in New Glasgow
Rebates and incentives available specifically for New Glasgow residents:
No local rebates currently available. Contact us for the latest incentive information.
Nova Scotia Provincial Incentives
As a New Glasgow resident, you also qualify for these provincial incentives:
Energy Efficiency Loan Program
Available to Nova Scotia residents
Up to $25,000
Federal Incentives
Canada-wide incentives available to all residents:
Xolar Winter Sale – Heat Pump
Available to all Canadian residents
Up to $750
Xolar Winter Sale – Battery
Available to all Canadian residents
Up to $2050
Xolar Winter Sale – Solar
Available to all Canadian residents
Up to $3000
Oil to Heat Pump Affordability program
Available to all Canadian residents
Up to $10,000
Tesla Powerwall 3 Rebate
Available to all Canadian residents
Up to $1,400
Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit (Commercial ITC)
Available to all Canadian residents
Up to 30% of eligible costs
Net Metering Program
How Net Metering Works in Nova Scotia
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 Nova Scotia, 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 Nova Scotia makes it simple for a home solar installation to cover your bills year-round.
Solar System Packages
All packages include professional installation, permits, and 25-year warranty.
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WHY TRUST XOLAR
Professional Solar Installation in New Glasgow
We make going solar simple with our proven installation process. From initial consultation to final activation, our certified team handles everything for New Glasgow homeowners.
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Free Consultation
We assess your home's solar potential, energy needs, and discuss available New Glasgow incentives.
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Custom System Design
Our engineers create a detailed system design optimized for New Glasgow's climate and your home.
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Permitting & Paperwork
We handle all New Glasgow permits, utility applications, and rebate paperwork.
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Professional Installation
Our certified installers complete the job in 1-2 days, familiar with New Glasgow building codes.
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Activation & Monitoring
We connect your system to the grid and set up 24/7 performance monitoring.
Solar FAQs for New Glasgow Residents
Get answers to common questions about solar energy in New Glasgow.
The SolarHomes rebate program ($0.30/watt, max $3,000) closed to new applicants in April 2025. However, Nova Scotia still offers excellent net metering at 1:1 retail rate credits, PACE financing through property taxes, and the Switch West Hants program (up to $40,000 financing in West Hants).
Nova Scotia’s net metering is one of the best in Canada – you earn 1-for-1 credits at the full retail rate for every kWh you contribute to the grid. These credits offset your electricity usage when solar production is low, making solar highly effective for year-round bill reduction.
Even without the SolarHomes rebate, typical payback is 8-12 years thanks to strong net metering and competitive installation costs (~$2.87/watt). With 25+ year panel lifespan, that means 13+ years of essentially free electricity.
PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) financing allows you to repay solar costs through your property tax bill. The Switch West Hants program offers up to $40,000 financing over 10 years. These programs make solar accessible without large upfront costs.
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