Cost of Solar Panels in Ontario
A right-sized 7.5 kW system for the typical Ontario home costs about $21,870 installed, saves roughly $1,163/year, and pays back in 18.8 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 | $14,580 | $776 | 18.8 yrs |
8 kW Typical 3-bed home, bill $100–$180/mo | $23,328 | $1,241 | 18.8 yrs |
10 kW Larger home, gas heat, bill $180–$250/mo | $29,160 | $1,551 | 18.8 yrs |
12 kW Big home with a pool or hot tub, $250+/mo | $34,992 | $1,861 | 18.8 yrs |
15 kW EV + heat pump household, or net-zero target | $43,740 | $2,327 | 18.8 yrs |
Solar Cost by City
Pricing varies by 5–15% across Ontario cities based on labour, permits, and installer competition.
Solar cost in Toronto
140 local installers
Solar cost in Mississauga
51 local installers
Solar cost in North York
35 local installers
Solar cost in Ottawa
22 local installers
Solar cost in Etobicoke
21 local installers
Solar cost in Oakville
19 local installers
Solar cost in Markham
16 local installers
Solar cost in Kitchener
15 local installers
Solar cost in Richmond Hill
14 local installers
Solar cost in Newmarket
12 local installers
Solar cost in Scarborough
12 local installers
Solar cost in Concord
9 local installers
Solar cost in Thunder Bay
9 local installers
Solar cost in Vaughan
8 local installers
Solar cost in Brampton
8 local installers
Solar cost in St. Catharines
7 local installers
Solar cost in York
7 local installers
Solar cost in Aurora
7 local installers
Solar cost in Hamilton
7 local installers
Solar cost in Woodbridge
6 local installers
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