Solar power systems for homes and businesses across BC. Save on energy and reduce your carbon footprint.
Solar power systems vary in cost depending on the size of the installation. Typical installations range from $2.00/W to $3.50/W although they may be slightly higher or lower if you have a very large or small solar array. This works out to an average solar power installation cost in BC being approximately $15,000 to $30,000. Check out our recent blog post for a Complete Guide to Installing Solar Panels in BC.
The price of your solar power system is heavily dependent on how many solar panels you want to install. Larger systems can be installed at a more favourable rate (lower $/W) due to the economies of scale.
Other factors that contribute to the economics of your investment are whether you need electrical work to integrate the solar power system and your location within BC (major centers such as Vancouver or Okanagan being more accessible than smaller Northern towns). Additionally, if you want a battery energy storage system such as the Tesla Powerwall 2, that will add to your project total.
Read more on the cost of solar panels or the long term economics of solar power systems.
PST Exemption - British Columbia continues to offer a PST exemption for solar PV equipment, including solar panels, wiring, controllers, and inverters. This incentive allows residents to save 7% on these materials, which helps reduce the initial installation costs of solar systems.
Net Metering - The BC Hydro Net Metering Program is available for both residential and commercial solar users. Under this program, any excess solar energy generated can be sent back to the grid, with credits applied to future energy bills. This credit system is beneficial for users who generate more electricity than they consume, helping to offset their ongoing energy costs.
Additional Rebates and Grants - BC residents can access federal grants and other incentives that make solar installations more affordable. These programs help reduce costs and encourage clean energy adoption. For tailored guidance on available funding, please contact us.
Energy is used by your home first which offsets your electricity buy rate - $0.0945/kWh or $0.1417/kWh. If you generate your own energy, you are now saving money by not importing electricity.
If more energy is needed than the solar panels can supply, you will draw from the grid as you currently do. This process is fully automatic and there is no delay.
If excess energy is created, it is sold back to BC Hydro for a kWh credit on your next billing cycle. This allows you to generate money by exporting solar electricity.
At night, you will draw electricity from the grid as you currently do.
High electricity rates - BC residents face high electricity rates, helping shorten the payback period of solar panels in the province. With solar, homeowners can reduce their dependence on rising electricity costs over time.
Tiered billing structure - BC homeowners pay about $0.095 per kWh for the first 1,350 kWh in a two-month billing cycle, and $0.14 per kWh above that to encourage energy conservation. This tiered rate makes solar an attractive option to reduce high energy costs.
Average consumption - The typical BC home consumes roughly 11,000 kWh of electricity each year. By generating their own power, solar homeowners can offset a significant portion of this usage.
Kuby Energy designs and installs solar panels and provides full-service electrical and solar energy services for the following regions:
If you don’t see your area listed, feel free to reach out—our team will find a way to bring our solar services to you.
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