Solar Panels in Prince Edward Island

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Prince Edward Island Solar Installations

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

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 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.

Solar panels with net metering connection

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

Summerside Electric Net Metering (retail rate, 12-month credit expiry) ($,)

Available to all Prince Edward Island residents

PACE Atlantic: 0% interest, 15-year term, up to $40,000 or 15% property value (select communities) ($0)

Available to all Prince Edward Island residents

PACE Atlantic: 0% interest, 15-year term, up to $40,000 or 15% property value (Stratford eligible) ($0)

Available to all Prince Edward Island residents

Maritime Electric Net Metering (retail rate, 12-month credit expiry) ($,)

Available to all Prince Edward Island residents

PACE Atlantic: 0% interest, 15-year term, up to $40,000 or 15% property value (Charlottetown eligible) ($0)

Available to all Prince Edward Island residents

Energy Efficiency Loan Program: 5% fixed interest, 7-year term, up to $10,000 (PEI) ($5)

Available to all Prince Edward Island 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 Prince Edward Island. Most homeowners save between $5,000 - $15,000.

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.

  • 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 Prince Edward Island 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 Prince Edward Island Homeowners Say

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Solar FAQs for Prince Edward Island Residents

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