Solar panels in Selkirk, Manitoba

Professional solar panel installation in Selkirk, Manitoba. Manitoba Hydro customers here save $2,150/year on average.

We design, permit and install grid-tied solar across Selkirk and 5 surrounding neighbourhoods, and we handle the Manitoba Hydro interconnection paperwork for you.

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10¢/kWh
Manitoba Hydro rate
$2,150/year
average yearly savings
15-22 years
payback period
5
neighbourhoods served

Real Xolar installs near Selkirk

We haven't published a Selkirk install yet. These are completed systems in nearby Manitoba communities, under the same provincial rebate and net-metering rules.

Winnipeg · 33 km
12.2kW
30 panels · HomeHub SE10000H-US · May 2026
Winnipeg
15.3kW
34 panels · MIN 10000TL-XH-US · May 2026
Winnipeg

Selkirk energy & net metering

What Manitoba Hydro charges here, and how surplus solar is credited in Manitoba.

UTILITY & RATE
Manitoba Hydro
$0.0997/kWh - lowest in Canada
SOLAR POTENTIAL
Excellent – 1,275 kWh/kW annually
NET METERING
Manitoba Hydro's net billing program credits excess solar at the export rate of 7.173/kWh (effective April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027, updated annually) – significantly lower than the retail rate of 9.97/kWh. A $1,000 interconnection study fee applies. Self–consumption is key to maximizing savings.

Manitoba has the lowest electricity rates in Canada at ~9.97/kWh thanks to abundant hydroelectric power. Selkirk is served by Manitoba Hydro with net billing credits at 7.173/kWh (effective April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027, updated annually) – significantly lower than retail.

How your system works behind the meter

Most of a Selkirk 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 10¢/kWh. Only the surplus flows past the meter to Manitoba Hydro for net-metering credit.

Solar panel array on a Selkirk home
Solar array
DC power from the roof
Solar inverter
Inverter
DC → AC for the home
Home battery storage unit
Home + battery
Used now, or stored
Bidirectional utility meter
Manitoba Hydro grid
Surplus & backup

Rebates & incentives in Selkirk

Every active local, provincial, federal and Xolar program a Selkirk homeowner can stack.

No municipality-specific rebate in Selkirk right now — the programs below all still apply.
Provincial
Manitoba programs
  • Up to $20,000
    Manitoba Home Efficiency Loan
  • Up to $5000
    Efficiency Manitoba Solar Rebate
Federal
Canada-wide programs
  • Up to 30% of eligible costs
    Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit (Commercial ITC)

Solar Panels in Selkirk, Manitoba

Selkirk is served by Manitoba Hydro at ~9.97/kWh – the lowest electricity rate in Canada. Solar production of 1,275 kWh/kW is excellent, but Manitoba’s low hydro rates result in payback of 15-22 years. The Efficiency Manitoba rebate ($5K) helps offset upfront costs.

Manitoba Hydro Net Billing in Selkirk

Manitoba Hydro’s net billing program credits excess solar at the export rate of 7.173/kWh (effective April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027, updated annually) – significantly lower than the retail rate. Self-consumption is key: sizing your system to match your daytime usage maximizes savings.

An interconnection study fee of approximately $1,000 applies.

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Areas We Serve in Selkirk

Professional solar panel installation available in these Selkirk neighborhoods and communities:

Downtown Selkirk
South Selkirk
North Selkirk
East Selkirk
West St. Paul (adjacent)

What Selkirk homeowners say

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Selkirk solar questions

Is solar worth it in Selkirk with low electricity rates?

Payback is longer (15-22 years) due to Manitoba’s low hydro rates (~9.97/kWh).

Solar makes sense for homeowners prioritizing energy independence or hedging against future rate increases (~4% annually).

The Efficiency Manitoba rebate ($5K) helps reduce upfront costs.

How much does solar cost in Selkirk?

A 10 kW system costs $28,000-$32,000.

After the Efficiency Manitoba rebate ($0.50/watt, up to $5,000), net cost is $23,000-$27,000.

How much sun does Selkirk get for solar?

Selkirk produces 1,275 kWh/kW annually – higher than Toronto or Vancouver.

Manitoba has the 3rd highest solar potential in Canada.

What is the payback period for solar in Selkirk?

With Manitoba’s low rates (~9.97/kWh) and export credits at 7.173/kWh (updated annually), payback is 15-22 years.

Rising rates (~4% annually) improve the economics.

Panels last 25-30 years.

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Solar system packages

All include install, permits & 25-yr warranty

Most popular choice for average Canadian homes

GOOD

Growatt

10 kW system

$27,162
before rebates + applicable taxes

Best value option for medium energy consumers.

What's included
9.6kW Growatt inverter
20x 500w black Thornova solar panels
Professional installation
Panel count20 panels
Add optional upgrades
Essential Backup +$19,500
Protect critical loads during power outages
EV Charger +$2,497
Level 2 home charging station
Heat Pump +$14,997
Cold climate ducted air-source heat pump. Price does not include ductwork or air-handler.
BETTERRecommended

SolarEdge

10 kW system

$29,474
before rebates + applicable taxes

Best performance option for medium energy consumers.

What's included
9.6kW SolarEdge inverter
20x 500w black LONGi solar panels
20x 500w SolarEdge panel optimizers
MySolarEdge system monitoring app
Panel count20 panels
Add optional upgrades
Essential Backup +$19,500
Protect critical loads during power outages
EV Charger +$2,497
Level 2 home charging station
Heat Pump +$14,997
Cold climate ducted air-source heat pump. Price does not include ductwork or air-handler.
BEST

Tesla

10 kW system

$43,758
before rebates + applicable taxes

Elite solar + storage option for medium energy consumers that require blackout protection.

What's included
Tesla Powerwall 3 - (11.5 kW, 13.5 kWh)
20x 500w black LONGi solar panels
Tesla system monitoring app
Tesla certified installation
Panel count20 panels
Add optional upgrades
EV Charger +$2,497
Advanced features and faster charging
Heat Pump +$14,997
Cold climate ducted air-source heat pump. Price does not include ductwork or air-handler.
Powerwall Expansion +$13,997
Additional unit for extended whole-home backup power.

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