Alberta · population 98,000
Solar in Lethbridge
The City of Lethbridge runs its own electric distribution utility. Southern Alberta is one of the sunniest parts of Canada. Strong winds are common, so racking and installation quality matter.
- Sample system
- 5.6 kW
- 13 panels, $180/month bill
- Year-1 savings
- $1,013
- Pays back in
- 14.6 years
- Marginal
- Output per kW
- 1,246 kWh
- a year, our model
Month by month
What a 5.6 kW system makes in Lethbridge
6,967 kWh a year, kWh per month. Summer covers far more than you use; winter covers little.
Your utility: Alberta (regulated rate)
The City of Lethbridge's electric utility delivers electricity in the city. We don't have its delivery rates, so we use Alberta default rates.
Micro-generation: exports credited at your retailer’s energy rate. Power you send to the grid earns a credit per kWh, usually worth less than what you pay to buy power, so using solar as it’s made is worth more.
Alberta (regulated rate) rates and solarWhat it costs
At $2.40–$3.02 per watt installed, the sample 5.6 kW system runs about $13,416–$16,882 before rebates. Source
Programs
Rebates and loans for Lethbridge homes
Programs change often. See all incentives and what’s changed.
Questions
Solar in Lethbridge: FAQ
- Is solar worth it in Lethbridge?
- For our sample Lethbridge home with a $180 monthly bill, solar rates as "marginal": about $1,013 saved in the first year and a payback of 14.6 years. Your roof, shade and usage decide the real answer.
- How much do solar panels cost in Lethbridge?
- Installed prices in Alberta typically run $2.40 to $3.02 per watt, so a 5.6 kW system is roughly $13,416 to $16,882 before rebates.
- How much electricity do solar panels make in Lethbridge?
- In our model, each kW of well-placed panels makes about 1,246 kWh a year here. Output in December is a fraction of June’s.
- Does Alberta (regulated rate) credit solar power I send to the grid?
- Micro-generation: exports credited at your retailer’s energy rate. Power you send to the grid earns a credit per kWh, usually worth less than what you pay to buy power, so using solar as it’s made is worth more.
- Are there solar rebates or loans in Lethbridge?
- Locally: Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP), Lethbridge. Check each program’s current status before you sign.
Savings use the SolarMyBill model for a sample home with a $180 monthly bill on Alberta (regulated rate)’s default plan, sized for best payback.