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Solar Panels in Prince Edward Island
Professional solar panel installation across 3 cities in Prince Edward Island. Save $1,800/year on average with provincial and federal incentives.
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Solar Performance in Prince Edward Island
System Effectiveness
Solar panels in Prince Edward Island 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
Maritime climate - great place for solar production in Canada
Excellent – 1,104 kWh per 1 kW of solar panels installed on average. Prince Edward Island is a great place to live in Canada for solar production. The cities of Alberton, Summerside, and the Charlottetown/Stratford areas are some of the most effective regions on the province for solar. Solar installations in Prince Edward Island are highly efficient, overperforming to an average of 1,104 kWh of electricity per year for every 1 kW installed. Your solar system will connect to the grid via the Net-Metering program. Excess energy you produce is credited by your power company at the retail electricity rate, balancing out your usage across day and night, as well as summer and winter months. Your credits expire after a year, so it’s important to size your system based on your usage. The costs of electricity, abundant sunlight, and the Net-Metering program make Prince Edward Island one of the best places in North America for solar.
• 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
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 Prince Edward Island 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 Prince Edward Island
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 Prince Edward Island, 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 Prince Edward Island makes it simple for a home solar installation to cover your bills year-round.
Applicable Rebates & Incentives in Prince Edward Island
Maximize your solar investment with federal and provincial incentives. Here's what you can apply for in Prince Edward Island:
Prince Edward Island Provincial Programs
Energy Efficiency Loan Program
Up to $25,000
Low-interest loan at 5% for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects
PEI homeowners and Nova Scotia homeowners
Canada Federal Programs
Xolar Winter Sale – Heat Pump
Up to $750
Xolar in-house winter promo, $750 off any heat pump when purchased at the same time as a solar installation.
Xolar Winter Sale – Battery
Up to $2050
Xolar's in house winter sales event for battery. Get $2025 off any battery installation purchase when coupled with a solar installation.
Xolar Winter Sale – Solar
Up to $3000
Xolar In-House Winter Solar Sales Promotion, $300 per kW of solar on residential projects.
Oil to Heat Pump Affordability program
Up to $10,000
Canada offers the federal Oil to Heat Pump Affordability (OHPA) program, providing up to $10,000 upfront for low-to-median-income oil-heated homeowner...
Eligibility criteria Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements throughout the program to be eligible for funding. This includes complying with...
Tesla Powerwall 3 Rebate
Up to $1,400
Receive up to $1,400 Back for Your Powerwall 3 Rebate Details For further information regarding the rebate, review the following details: Rebate amou...
Eligibility To be eligible for this offer, you must meet the following criteria: Order and Registration Order Powerwall 3 or Powerwall 3 Expansion be...
Calculate Your Total Rebates
Find out exactly how much you can save with federal and provincial incentives in Prince Edward Island. Most homeowners save between $5,000 - $15,000.
Solar System Packages
All packages include professional installation, permits, and 25-year warranty.
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WHY TRUST XOLAR
Professional Solar Installation in Prince Edward Island
We make going solar simple with our proven installation process. From initial consultation to final activation, our certified team handles everything for Prince Edward Island 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 Prince Edward Island 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.
Google Reviews
What Prince Edward Island Homeowners Say
See how solar energy is transforming homes across Prince Edward Island.
"Our first phone call with Abe answered a lot of our questions and we're seriously considering moving forward with solar panels. This is something we've wanted to do for a long time but it was not financially available to us until now. We're excited to research more and lessen our footprint on the environment. TY Xolar"
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Margaret Grant
"Great service David was friendly and professional answered all my question I would recommend to anyone the is interested in solar to give xolar try"
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Robbie Casselman
"Nice talking answer my all questions and explanation was good"
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Deep Singh
"Great presentation, well explained and covered every aspect of the process. Thank you"
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Nick Beje
"Great service. Provides tons of information o which we can make an informed decision"
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Stephen Hunt
Solar FAQs for Prince Edward Island Residents
Get answers to common questions about solar energy in Prince Edward Island.
efficiencyPEI offers $0.50/watt for homeowners (max $5,000) – reduced from the previous $10,000 cap due to high demand. Farms receive $1.25/watt (max $35,000), and businesses get $0.35/watt (max $10,000). You MUST get pre-approval before installation.
PEI’s net metering with Maritime Electric is excellent – excess energy is credited at the full retail rate ($0.1723/kWh). This is among the best net metering rates in Canada and significantly accelerates your payback period.
The Energy Efficiency Loan Program offers up to $10,000 in low-interest financing over 7 years for solar installations. Combined with the $5,000 rebate and excellent net metering, PEI remains one of the better provinces for residential solar.
With the $5,000 rebate, strong net metering at full retail rate, and competitive electricity costs, typical payback is 8-12 years in PEI.
Cities We Serve in Prince Edward Island
Professional solar installation available in 3 Prince Edward Island communities. Click on your city for local information and savings.
Summerside
Save up to $1,800/year
Excellent – 1,125 kWh/kW annually
Summerside Electric (Municipal)
Areas: Downtown Summerside, St. Eleanors, Wilmot +2 more
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Stratford
Save up to $1,800/year
Excellent – 1,100 kWh/kW annually
Maritime Electric
Areas: Downtown Stratford, Kinlock, Bunbury +2 more
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Charlottetown
Save up to $1,850/year
Excellent – 1,103 kWh/kW annually
Maritime Electric
Areas: Downtown Charlottetown, Brighton, Sherwood +6 more
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