Cost of Solar Panels in Alberta
A right-sized 6.5 kW system for the typical Alberta home costs about $16,673 installed, saves roughly $1,779/year, and pays back in 9.4 years. See city-by-city pricing below.
Pricing by System Size
| Size | Installed Cost | Annual Savings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|
5 kW Small home / condo, low bill under $100/mo | $12,825 | $1,368 | 9.4 yrs |
8 kW Typical 3-bed home, bill $100–$180/mo | $20,520 | $2,189 | 9.4 yrs |
10 kW Larger home, gas heat, bill $180–$250/mo | $25,650 | $2,736 | 9.4 yrs |
12 kW Big home with a pool or hot tub, $250+/mo | $30,780 | $3,284 | 9.4 yrs |
15 kW EV + heat pump household, or net-zero target | $38,475 | $4,105 | 9.4 yrs |
Solar Cost by City
Pricing varies by 5–15% across Alberta cities based on labour, permits, and installer competition.
Solar cost in Calgary
83 local installers
Solar cost in Edmonton
52 local installers
Solar cost in Cochrane
10 local installers
Solar cost in Lethbridge
9 local installers
Solar cost in Taber
9 local installers
Solar cost in Medicine Hat
6 local installers
Solar cost in Red Deer
4 local installers
Solar cost in Leduc
3 local installers
Solar cost in Grande Prairie
3 local installers
Solar cost in Camrose
3 local installers
Solar cost in Edson
2 local installers
Solar cost in Rocky View County
2 local installers
Solar cost in Airdrie
2 local installers
Solar cost in Sherwood Park
2 local installers
Solar cost in Lloydminster
2 local installers
Solar cost in Drayton Valley
2 local installers
Solar cost in Fort McMurray
2 local installers
Solar cost in Bonnyville
2 local installers
Solar cost in Stirling
1 local installers
Solar cost in Ponoka
1 local installers
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