Solar panels in Coquitlam, British Columbia
Professional solar panel installation in Coquitlam, British Columbia. BC Hydro customers here save $1,790/year on average.
We design, permit and install grid-tied solar across Coquitlam and 6 surrounding neighbourhoods, and we handle the BC Hydro interconnection paperwork for you.
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Real Xolar installs in Coquitlam
Completed systems across the Coquitlam service area — first-hand specs, not industry averages.
Coquitlam 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 Coquitlam 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 Coquitlam
Every active local, provincial, federal and Xolar program a Coquitlam 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 Coquitlam, BC
Coquitlam produces 980 kWh/kW annually. BC Hydro 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)) and PST exemption apply.
Note: The federal Canada Greener Homes Grant and Loan programs are now closed.
Net Metering Tradeoff - Coquitlam
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 Coquitlam homeowners say
"Very professional, good information, courteous."
"Amy was great. We had a very informative session. She wasn't pushy on her presentation amd answered all my questions"
"good insight"
"Thus far very informative."
"Pitch was made at my level with strong patience for questions"
"Lauren Miranda at Xolar was our Project Coordinator and did a fantastic job coordinating the work for the talented professionals who installed our heat pump and solar panels. She kept us up to date on the status of everything as their installation technicians and outside inspectors came to our home to do their work. We're really pleased with the results, and glad that we brought our home into the 21st century with Xolar."
Coquitlam solar questions
Is solar worth it in Coquitlam?
Yes.
Coquitlam produces 980 kWh/kW with BC Hydro 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) and PST exemption.
Payback is 11-14 years.
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