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Solar Panels in Saint John, NB
Professional solar panel installation serving 7 neighborhoods in Saint John. Save $1,850/year with NB Power.
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Solar Performance in Saint John
System Effectiveness
New Brunswick is one of the best places in Canada for solar energy production. Saint John is positioned at a prime location for solar generation in southern New Brunswick. Solar installations in Saint John are highly efficient, overperforming to an average of 1133 kWh of electricity per year for every 1 kW installed. New Brunswick has been raising energy rates year over year. The most recent increase was 13.2% and in June of 2024 they began to request another 20% rate increase. The more you pay for electricity – the more you benefit by going solar.
Summer Production 95-100%
Winter Production 60-75%
Average Efficiency 20-22%
Sun Exposure
Bay of Fundy coastal climate – prime location for solar generation in southern New Brunswick
Solar Potential Rating
Excellent – 1,133 kWh/kW annually
• Peak production in summer months
• Consistent year-round energy production
• Solar panels work in all seasons
Key Performance Factors
$1,850/year
Average annual savings
$0.13/kWh (13.2% increase recently, 20% increase requested June 2024)
Current electricity rate
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Neighborhoods served
Solar Panels in Saint John, New Brunswick
Saint John is unique among New Brunswick cities because it's served by Saint John Energy - a municipal utility separate from NB Power. Solar installations in Saint John produce 1,133 kWh/kW annually, with payback of 9-13 years.
With NB electricity rates rising ~30% in 3 years and more increases coming, solar locks in your energy cost for 25+ years. Saint John's Bay of Fundy location provides solid solar production year-round.
Saint John Energy Net Metering - Unique in NB
Saint John Energy's net metering program works differently from NB Power's. While NB Power offers 1:1 credits that expire March 31, Saint John Energy pays cash for excess solar generation at year-end.
This means Saint John homeowners can financially benefit from over-sizing their solar system - a unique advantage not available elsewhere in New Brunswick. If your system produces more than you use, you get paid for the surplus rather than losing credits at year-end.
THESP Solar Rebate
NB's Total Home Energy Savings Program provides $200/kW, up to $3,000 for residential solar. Available to all NB residents including those served by Saint John Energy.
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What Saint John Homeowners Say
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"Great service from Vivek. Was a pleasure talking to him about the future of my home ."
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Kai Nath
"Great presentation, very detailed and clear!"
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Darrell Swinemar
"Spoke with Dave on phone and he was very helpful."
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Dave Vokey
"Learning about solar and your company, from a great presenter, was an awesome experience."
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Janet L Currie
"The representative was very helpful and knowledgeable about the proposed system. He answered every question I had and walked me through the process. I was very pleased with the service I received"
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Areas We Serve in Saint John
Professional solar panel installation available in these Saint John neighborhoods and communities:
Uptown Saint John
South End
North End
East Saint John
Millidgeville
Lancaster
Grand Bay-Westfield
Protect Yourself from Rising Electricity Costs
The more you pay for electricity – the more you benefit by going solar.
Choosing solar energy allows you to save money by avoiding these high electricity rates. With energy prices expected to rise more in New Brunswick, going solar protects you from increasing costs by generating your own power.
Local Solar Incentives in Saint John
Rebates and incentives available specifically for Saint John residents:
No local rebates currently available. Contact us for the latest incentive information.
New Brunswick Provincial Incentives
As a Saint John resident, you also qualify for these provincial incentives:
Enhanced Energy Savings Program
Available to New Brunswick residents
100% Cost Rebate
Total Home Energy Savings Program – Heat Pump
Available to New Brunswick residents
Up to $1,500
Total Home Energy Savings Program – Solar
Available to New Brunswick residents
Up to $3,000
Federal Incentives
Canada-wide incentives available to all residents:
Xolar Winter Sale – Heat Pump
Available to all Canadian residents
Up to $750
Xolar Winter Sale – Battery
Available to all Canadian residents
Up to $2050
Xolar Winter Sale – Solar
Available to all Canadian residents
Up to $3000
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
Net Metering Program
How Net Metering Works in New Brunswick
Your solar system will connect to the grid in Saint John via the Net–Metering program. Excess energy you produce is credited by your power company at the retail electricity rate, balancing out your usage across day and night, as well as summer and winter months. These credits expire every year in March, so it's important to design a solar system around your usage. The costs of electricity, abundant sunlight, and the Net–Metering program in Saint John make it one of the best places in Canada for solar.
Solar System Packages
All packages include professional installation, permits, and 25-year warranty.
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Our solar installations in Saint John are tailored to meet your unique energy needs and maximize savings.
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Cutting-Edge Technology
We utilize the latest solar technology for efficient, durable, and high-performing systems in Saint John.
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We have in-depth knowledge of Saint John
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Solar FAQs for Saint John Residents
Get answers to common questions about solar energy in Saint John.
Saint John Energy is a municipal utility separate from NB Power. Its net metering program pays cash for excess solar generation at year-end, rather than NB Power's 1:1 credit system. This means you can financially benefit from over-sizing your solar system in Saint John.
A 10 kW system in Saint John costs $26,000-$30,000. After the THESP rebate ($2,000 for 10 kW), net cost is $24,000-$28,000. NBTA Credit Union offers financing at prime + 1%.
NB's Total Home Energy Savings Program (THESP) offers $200/kW up to $3,000 for residential solar, available to all NB residents including Saint John. Saint John Energy's net metering pays cash for excess generation. Both federal Greener Homes programs are now closed.
With rates at approximately 14.76¢/kWh and rising, payback in Saint John is 9-13 years. Saint John Energy's cash-payment net metering can improve ROI if you over-size your system.
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