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How much are solar panels in Canada?
– moneysense.ca
Are solar panels worth the cost in Canada?
A solar panel system can help you to reduce your carbon footprint, but from a financial perspective, solar may or may not make sense for your home. As a starting point, here’s what you’ll need to consider:
Your household’s energy consumption—if your monthly and annual energy needs are low (for example, the monthly bill is well under $100), the cost of a solar system probably isn’t justified, but if your electricity needs are much higher, that’s a stronger argument in favour of going solar
The size and scope of the solar photovoltaic (PV) system needed to match your electricity demands
How efficient your system will be based on the size and angle of your roof and which direction it faces with respect to the sun (southern exposure is best)
How much sunshine and snow your area typically gets
How much you’re willing to spend
The average Canadian household uses 11,135 kilowatt hours (kWh) of electricity per year, but your usage depends on the climate where you live, the size of your home, how airtight and well insulated it is and—one of the biggest factors—your energy consumption habits…
