Solar panels in North Vancouver, British Columbia
Professional solar panel installation in North Vancouver, British Columbia. BC Hydro customers here save $1,780/year on average.
We design, permit and install grid-tied solar across North Vancouver and 6 surrounding neighbourhoods, and we handle the BC Hydro interconnection paperwork for you.
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Real Xolar installs in North Vancouver
Completed systems across the North Vancouver service area — first-hand specs, not industry averages.
North Vancouver 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 North Vancouver 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 North Vancouver
Every active local, provincial, federal and Xolar program a North Vancouver 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 North Vancouver, BC
North Vancouver’s mountain-adjacent location results in slightly lower production (960 kWh/kW) due to terrain shading on some properties. South-facing roofs perform well. 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 - North Vancouver
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 North Vancouver homeowners say
"We are happy with our roof top solar panels from Xolar. Lauren was a great help as our project manager. Vivek and John also helped us with our many questions. The project was finished on time. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Xolar."
"Facebook page and web page were totally unresponsive. Even the email address was no good on either page. Doesn't speak well for a technology company!!! However I found another link with an email address that worked and sales guy contacted me. So 4* instead of 5*. Would have been 0* if no contact had come."
"Ken was very knowledgeable, friendly and, I particularly liked, that when he did not know the answer he told us so and he got back to us right away."
"Very knowledgeable and clear spoken."
"Great presentation, well explained and covered every aspect of the process.Thank you"
"It was very good experience and good insight into the solar system."
North Vancouver solar questions
Does solar work in North Vancouver?
Yes, though mountain proximity can cause shading on some properties.
South-facing roofs with clear exposure produce well.
A site assessment determines your specific potential.
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