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Solar in Sudbury
Greater Sudbury covers a large area, served by Greater Sudbury Hydro in the core and Hydro One in many outlying communities. Long, cold winters mean lower output from November to February. Homes on rural Hydro One service pay higher delivery charges, which can make solar savings larger.
- Sample system
- 6.9 kW
- 16 panels, $180/month bill
- Year-1 savings
- $1,306
- Pays back in
- 13.9 years
- Good fit
- Output per kW
- 1,090 kWh
- a year, our model
Month by month
What a 6.9 kW system makes in Sudbury
7,497 kWh a year, kWh per month. Summer covers far more than you use; winter covers little. Credits from summer carry into winter (12 months).
Your utility: Hydro One
Greater Sudbury Hydro serves the former City of Sudbury; Hydro One serves many outlying communities. Greater Sudbury Hydro isn't in our list yet, so we use Hydro One's delivery charges.
Net metering, 1:1 credits, 12-month rollover. Power you send to the grid earns a credit against power you buy later.
Hydro One rates and solarWhat it costs
At $2.42–$3.05 per watt installed, the sample 6.9 kW system runs about $16,650–$20,984 before rebates. Source
Programs
Rebates and loans for Sudbury homes
Programs change often. See all incentives and what’s changed.
Questions
Solar in Sudbury: FAQ
- Is solar worth it in Sudbury?
- For our sample Sudbury home with a $180 monthly bill, solar rates as "good fit": about $1,306 saved in the first year and a payback of 13.9 years. Your roof, shade and usage decide the real answer.
- How much do solar panels cost in Sudbury?
- Installed prices in Ontario typically run $2.42 to $3.05 per watt, so a 6.9 kW system is roughly $16,650 to $20,984 before rebates.
- How much electricity do solar panels make in Sudbury?
- In our model, each kW of well-placed panels makes about 1,090 kWh a year here. Output in December is a fraction of June’s.
- Does Hydro One credit solar power I send to the grid?
- Net metering, 1:1 credits, 12-month rollover. Power you send to the grid earns a credit against power you buy later.
- Are there solar rebates or loans in Sudbury?
- There’s no city program we can confirm, but Ontario homes may qualify for: Home Renovation Savings Program — solar, Home Renovation Savings Program — battery. Check current status before you sign.
Savings use the SolarMyBill model for a sample home with a $180 monthly bill on Hydro One’s default plan, sized for best payback.