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Saskatchewan · population 226,000

Solar in Regina

SaskPower serves Regina. Regina tops NRCan's list of major Canadian cities for solar potential. The catch is SaskPower's export terms, which pay a fixed credit for power you send to the grid, so sizing the system to your own use matters.

Sample system
12.9 kW
30 panels, $180/month bill
Year-1 savings
$1,709
Pays back in
18.8 years
Not recommended
NRCan solar potential
1,361 kWh
per kW a year, ideal south array

Month by month

What a 12.9 kW system makes in Regina

15,835 kWh a year, kWh per month. Summer covers far more than you use; winter covers little.

Your utility: SaskPower

SaskPower net metering: exports credited at 7.5¢ per kWh until March 31, 2029. 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.

SaskPower rates and solar

What it costs

At $2.60–$3.27 per watt installed, the sample 12.9 kW system runs about $33,540–$42,183 before rebates. Source

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Questions

Solar in Regina: FAQ

Is solar worth it in Regina?
For our sample Regina home with a $180 monthly bill, solar rates as "not recommended": about $1,709 saved in the first year and a payback of 18.8 years. Your roof, shade and usage decide the real answer.
How much do solar panels cost in Regina?
Installed prices in Saskatchewan typically run $2.60 to $3.27 per watt, so a 12.9 kW system is roughly $33,540 to $42,183 before rebates.
How much electricity do solar panels make in Regina?
In our model, each kW of well-placed panels makes about 1,228 kWh a year here. Natural Resources Canada puts Regina’s potential at about 1,361 kWh per kW for an ideal south-facing array. Output in December is a fraction of June’s.
Does SaskPower credit solar power I send to the grid?
SaskPower net metering: exports credited at 7.5¢ per kWh until March 31, 2029. 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 Regina?
We don’t know of an open rebate for Regina homes right now. The federal Greener Homes grant and loan are closed to new applicants.

Savings use the SolarMyBill model for a sample home with a $180 monthly bill on SaskPower’s default plan, sized for best payback. Solar potential: Natural Resources Canada.

Your roof

Check your Regina home

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