Solar panels in Burnaby, British Columbia
Professional solar panel installation in Burnaby, British Columbia. BC Hydro customers here save $1,780/year on average.
We design, permit and install grid-tied solar across Burnaby and 6 surrounding neighbourhoods, and we handle the BC Hydro interconnection paperwork for you.
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Real Xolar installs near Burnaby
We haven't published a Burnaby install yet. These are completed systems in nearby British Columbia communities, under the same provincial rebate and net-metering rules.
Burnaby energy & net metering
What BC Hydro charges here, and how surplus solar is credited in British Columbia.
BC Hydro’s current residential rates are 11.87¢/kWh (Step 1) and 14.08¢/kWh (Step 2), with rate increases of 3.75% in both 2025 and 2026. Solar locks in your energy costs as grid rates continue rising.
How your system works behind the meter
Most of a Burnaby system's value comes from power used behind the meter — electricity your panels make and your home uses on the spot, offsetting energy you'd otherwise buy at 11.87¢/kWh. Only the surplus flows past the meter to BC Hydro for net-metering credit.
Rebates & incentives in Burnaby
Every active local, provincial, federal and Xolar program a Burnaby homeowner can stack.
- Up to $5,000BC Hydro Solar Rebate
- Up to $1,500 ($5,000 with Peak Saver)BC Hydro Battery Rebate
- 7% PST exemptionPST Exemption
- Up to 30% of eligible costsClean Technology Investment Tax Credit (Commercial ITC)
Solar Panels in Burnaby, BC
Burnaby, in the heart of Metro Vancouver, produces 980 kWh/kW. BC Hydro rebates and PST exemption apply. Burnaby’s mix of older homes and new development creates opportunities for both retrofit and new-build solar.
BC Hydro offers up to $5,000 for solar and battery rebate of up to $1,500 with solar (no Peak Saver), or up to $5,000 with Peak Saver enrollment. The PST exemption (7%) saves an additional ~$2,000 on equipment.
Note: The federal Canada Greener Homes Grant and Loan programs are now closed.
Net Metering Tradeoff - Burnaby
As of July 2026, BC Hydro’s export rate of about 10¢/kWh (Rate Schedule 2289) is in effect. The BCUC approved it on March 24, 2026 and it took effect July 1, 2026, closing 1:1 net metering (Rate Schedule 1289) to new customers. Customers who received BC Hydro’s solar rebate are moved to the new rate. Installing without the rebate may keep you on 1:1 net metering for 10 years from the original service start date.
Your Xolar advisor can help determine which option provides the better long-term return for your home.
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What Burnaby homeowners say
"Robin was very helpful and professional providing initial information to get me started! The proposal she prepared was easy to understand and the graphics were clear. She answered all of my questions well."
"Having a great experience learning about adapting solar into my living space"
"Robin was so friendly. She took the time to design a system that would work for us and gave us four different options that we could choose from. Very knowledgeable about the systems and the different parts of it."
"The gentleman I spoke with was quite polite, and had a great sense of humor. I felt quite informed about the information that I wanted!!!Keep up the good work!"
"Jared was knowledgable, patient, and friendly."
"Very Professional team and supportive from star to end. Easy to reach out to each department from application to installment. Also all the people who arrived at our home for assessment or installation, were very easy to work with. Highly recommend working with Xolar for solar and other projects."
Burnaby solar questions
Can I get solar in Burnaby?
Yes.
BC Hydro serves Burnaby with rebates up to $5,000 for solar plus battery rebate (up to $1,500 without Peak Saver, or up to $5,000 with Peak Saver).
PST exemption saves an additional ~$2,000.
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