"I have had a great experience with Chris . He has helped me with all my issues and questions. I would highly recommend this company to anyone."
Janice Pontbriand
Solar Panels in Kelowna, BC
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Solar Performance in Kelowna
System Effectiveness
Kelowna sits in FortisBC territory, not BC Hydro, and that shapes the whole solar picture. FortisBC customers do not qualify for the BC Hydro solar rebate, so the main standing incentive is BC’s 7% PST exemption on your system. The upside is real: FortisBC still offers 1:1 retail–rate net metering, and the interior Okanagan is one of British Columbia’s sunniest regions at about 1,245 kWh per kW a year, roughly 20 to 25 percent more than coastal Vancouver. With FortisBC’s lower Tier 1 rate near 10.8 cents, Kelowna solar pays back fastest when sized for self–consumption.
Summer Production 95-100%
Winter Production 60-75%
Annual Production 1,245 kWh/kW
Energy produced per kW of panels installed, each year
Sun Exposure
Semi–arid climate with hot, dry summers – ideal for solar production
Solar Potential Rating
Excellent – 1,245 kWh/kW annually.
• Peak production in summer months
• Consistent year-round energy production
• Solar panels work in all seasons
Key Performance Factors
$2,100/year
Average annual savings
10.8¢/kWh (FortisBC Tier 1) to 14.32¢/kWh (Tier 2, above 1,600 kWh per 2-month period). As of June 2026.
Current electricity rate
19
Neighborhoods served
Solar Panels in Kelowna, BC
Kelowna gets 20-30% more sun than the coast. The Okanagan’s dry climate produces 1,245 kWh/kW – comparable to many Alberta cities.
Important: FortisBC provides electricity in the Kelowna area. FortisBC customers are NOT eligible for BC Hydro solar/battery rebates ($5,000 + $5,000). However, FortisBC has its own net metering program (up to 50kW), and the PST exemption (7%) on solar equipment (~$2,000 savings) applies regardless of utility.
Note: The federal Canada Greener Homes Grant and Loan programs are now closed.
FortisBC Net Metering in Kelowna
FortisBC offers genuine net metering for systems up to 50 kW. Through the year, excess solar is banked as credits at the full retail rate (1:1) and applied to later bills. Any surplus remaining at your annual anniversary is settled at FortisBC’s lower avoided-cost rate, so the goal is to size your system to net close to zero over the year.
This is a real advantage right now: BC Hydro is moving new customers to a reduced export rate in 2026, but that change applies to BC Hydro, not FortisBC. Kelowna’s FortisBC net metering is unaffected. (As of June 2026.)
Kelowna Solar Production and Savings
The interior Okanagan is one of BC’s sunniest regions. Kelowna produces about 1,245 kWh per kW a year, roughly 20 to 25 percent more than coastal Vancouver. More sun means more output from the same system.
FortisBC’s residential rate is relatively low (about 10.8¢/kWh Tier 1), so the strongest returns come from using your own solar directly rather than exporting. Sized for self-consumption, payback in Kelowna runs about 8 to 12 years, followed by decades of low-cost power.
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What Kelowna Homeowners Say
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"Spencer is timely, knowledgeable and well prepared for the initial phone call. Follow up is excellent. Very considerate of the clients needs and wants. This will be a good relationship."
Darren Lobb
"Working with Chris was great! Solar parts ordered, delivery was arranged efficiently, parts arrived in perfect order. 5 Stars!"
Jeff Glassford
"Very informative and a pleasant experience dealing with Abe over the phone. Explained everything and answered any questions I had."
Zubeida Razakazi
"Contacted on-line and got an immediate response. Agent was friendly and very helpful in providing the information I was looking for."
Dave McDonald
"Pleasant, good communication. Panels arrived within timeframe promised"
Bernard Bolduc
"I have had a great experience with Chris . He has helped me with all my issues and questions. I would highly recommend this company to anyone."
Janice Pontbriand
"Spencer is timely, knowledgeable and well prepared for the initial phone call. Follow up is excellent. Very considerate of the clients needs and wants. This will be a good relationship."
Darren Lobb
"Working with Chris was great! Solar parts ordered, delivery was arranged efficiently, parts arrived in perfect order. 5 Stars!"
Jeff Glassford
"Very informative and a pleasant experience dealing with Abe over the phone. Explained everything and answered any questions I had."
Zubeida Razakazi
"Contacted on-line and got an immediate response. Agent was friendly and very helpful in providing the information I was looking for."
Dave McDonald
"Pleasant, good communication. Panels arrived within timeframe promised"
Bernard Bolduc
Areas We Serve in Kelowna
Professional solar panel installation available in these Kelowna neighborhoods and communities:
Downtown Kelowna
Kelowna North
Rutland
Glenmore
North Glenmore
Dilworth
Lower Mission
Upper Mission
South Pandosy
Black Mountain
Kettle Valley
Quail Ridge
University District
Clifton
McKinley Landing
Crawford
Belgo
Wilden
Magic Estates
Protect Yourself from Rising Electricity Costs
The more you pay for electricity, the more you benefit by going solar.
FortisBC provides electricity in the Kelowna area. FortisBC customers are NOT eligible for BC Hydro solar/battery rebates. FortisBC has its own net metering program with a 50kW cap. PST exemption on solar equipment still applies regardless of utility.
Local Solar Incentives in Kelowna
Rebates and incentives available specifically for Kelowna residents:
No local rebates currently available. Contact us for the latest incentive information.
British Columbia Provincial Incentives
As a Kelowna resident, you also qualify for these provincial incentives:
BC Hydro Solar Rebate
Available to British Columbia residents
Up to $5,000
BC Hydro Battery Rebate
Available to British Columbia residents
Up to $1,500 ($5,000 with Peak Saver)
PST Exemption
Available to British Columbia residents
7% PST exemption
Federal Incentives
Canada-wide incentives available to all residents:
Oil to Heat Pump Affordability program
Available to all Canadian residents
Up to $10,000
Tesla Powerwall 3 Rebate
Available to all Canadian residents
Up to $1,400
Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit (Commercial ITC)
Available to all Canadian residents
Up to 30% of eligible costs
Xolar In-House Offers
Limited-time promotions and pricing offers from Xolar directly, separate from any government grant or program:
Spring 2026 Sale – Heat Pump
Xolar promotion available to Kelowna residents
Up to $675
Spring 2026 Sale – Battery
Xolar promotion available to Kelowna residents
Up to $1825
Spring 2026 Sale – Solar
Xolar promotion available to Kelowna residents
Up to $2800
Net Metering Program
How Net Metering Works in British Columbia
FortisBC allows net metering for systems up to 50kW. Excess generation credits are applied to your bill. Contact FortisBC for current program terms and rates. Note: FortisBC customers are not affected by BC Hydro's proposed net metering changes.
Solar System Packages
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FortisBC, Not BC Hydro
Kelowna is FortisBC territory, so the BC Hydro solar rebate does not apply. We build your plan around what counts here: the 7% PST exemption and FortisBC net metering.
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Genuine 1:1 Net Metering
FortisBC credits your exported solar at the full retail rate during the year, up to 50 kW. We size your system to net close to zero annually so surplus is not settled at the lower year-end rate.
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Okanagan Sun Advantage
Kelowna produces about 1,245 kWh per kW a year, roughly 20 to 25 percent more than coastal Vancouver, so the same roof generates more power.
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Sized for Self-Consumption
With FortisBC's lower Tier 1 rate near 10.8 cents, the best returns come from using your solar directly, so we design for high self-consumption to shorten payback.
Solar FAQs for Kelowna Residents
Get answers to common questions about solar energy in Kelowna.
Kelowna is one of the best cities in BC for solar.
The Okanagan produces 1,245 kWh/kW – comparable to Alberta.
Payback in the interior is 8-12 years.
No.
Kelowna is served by FortisBC, not BC Hydro.
FortisBC customers are not eligible for BC Hydro’s solar/battery rebates.
However, the PST exemption on solar equipment (~$2,000 savings) applies regardless of utility.
FortisBC allows net metering for systems up to 50kW.
Excess generation credits are applied to your bill.
Contact FortisBC for current program terms and rates.
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