Alberta Solar Questions
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Yes — Alberta is one of the best provinces in Canada for solar. Calgary averages over 330 sunny days per year and Edmonton averages over 325 — both well ahead of cities like Toronto or Vancouver. Most Alberta homeowners offset 70–90% of their electricity costs after installation. With average Alberta electric bills running $150–$300/month, a typical 8–12 kW residential system pays itself off in 8–12 years and then generates free power for 30+ years after that. Add in Alberta's micro-generation net metering and any available municipal incentives, and solar panels in Alberta are one of the strongest long-term home investments available. See your free personalised savings estimate →

The cost of solar panels in Alberta typically ranges from $15,000 to $30,000 for a complete residential installation, depending on your home's size and energy usage. Calgary homeowners may have access to the City of Calgary's CEIP financing program; Edmonton homeowners can explore EPCOR and other local utility rebate options. Many Alberta homeowners bring their net cost down meaningfully once available financing and rebates are applied. $0-down financing is available in many cases, meaning your monthly savings can exceed your loan payment from day one. Request a free itemised quote for your home →

Our Alberta team will identify and apply every available incentive for your home — at no extra charge. Programs include: Alberta's micro-generation regulation, which credits surplus solar power sent back to the grid (net metering) across the whole province; Calgary's Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP) for Calgary-area homeowners; EPCOR and other local utility rebates for Edmonton-area homeowners; CMHC's Green Home mortgage premium rebates; and additional programs offered by some Alberta utility retailers. Read our full Alberta solar incentives guide →

From your free quote to a fully commissioned solar system, most Alberta residential solar installations take 4–8 weeks total. Here's the breakdown: free quote and system design (1–2 weeks), permits and utility application (2–4 weeks, we handle this), and physical installation on your roof (1–2 days). We coordinate everything — permits, utility paperwork (ENMAX in Calgary, EPCOR in Edmonton), and final inspection — so you don't have to lift a finger. Get your free quote →

Absolutely. While winter days are shorter, both Calgary and Edmonton see plenty of clear, sunny winter days — and solar panels actually perform better in cold temperatures than in summer heat. Panels are installed at an angle and have a dark surface, so snow slides off naturally within a day or two. Clear winter days can still produce 2–4 hours of peak solar generation. Your system will produce less in December than in June, but the annual output is designed to meet your savings projections year-round. Read our solar guides →

When choosing an Alberta solar installer, look for: a licensed electrical contractor registered in Alberta, verifiable local install history across the markets you're in, transparent itemised quotes with no hidden fees, real manufacturer warranties, and experience navigating Alberta's micro-generation utility process — including both ENMAX (Calgary) and EPCOR (Edmonton) interconnection requirements. Alberta Solar Installer checks every box — 500+ residential installs across Calgary, Edmonton, and surrounding communities, fully licensed and insured in Alberta, and a track record you can verify. Get a free quote and see the difference →