Solar panels in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia
Professional solar panel installation in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. Nova Scotia Power customers here save $1,750/year on average.
We design, permit and install grid-tied solar across New Glasgow and 5 surrounding neighbourhoods, and we handle the Nova Scotia Power interconnection paperwork for you.
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Real Xolar installs in New Glasgow
Completed systems across the New Glasgow service area — first-hand specs, not industry averages.
New Glasgow energy & net metering
What Nova Scotia Power charges here, and how surplus solar is credited in Nova Scotia.
Nova Scotia Power charges 19.128 cents/kWh (effective May 1, 2026; base charge $20.08/mo) – among the highest rates in Canada, making solar an excellent investment. New Glasgow is served by NS Power with 1:1 net metering at the full retail rate.
How your system works behind the meter
Most of a New Glasgow 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 19.1¢/kWh. Only the surplus flows past the meter to Nova Scotia Power for net-metering credit.
Rebates & incentives in New Glasgow
Every active local, provincial, federal and Xolar program a New Glasgow homeowner can stack.
- Up to $2,500Efficiency Nova Scotia Home Battery Rebate
- Up to 30% of eligible costsClean Technology Investment Tax Credit (Commercial ITC)
Solar Panels in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia
New Glasgow is served by Nova Scotia Power at 19.128 cents/kWh (effective May 2026). NS Power’s 1:1 net metering means you earn the same rate for excess solar as you pay. With production of 1,130 kWh/kW, payback is 8-11 years – among the shortest in Canada.
New Glasgow residents also have access to Clean Energy PACE financing through the Clean Foundation – property-assessed loans for solar with no upfront costs.
NS Power 1:1 Net Metering in New Glasgow
Nova Scotia Power’s enhanced net metering credits excess solar at the full retail rate (~19.1 cents/kWh) – one of the best programs in Canada. Systems up to 27 kW use the simplified interconnection option; up to 100 kW are eligible. Credits roll over for 12 months, and year-end surplus credits are paid out at the retail rate.
The SolarHomes rebate closed to new residential applicants on April 17, 2025. However, NS Power’s 1:1 net metering alone still delivers some of the fastest solar payback in the country.
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What New Glasgow homeowners say
"Dan was very knowledgable, thorough and no pressure. it was a pleasure to deal with him. I would definitely recommend."
New Glasgow solar questions
How much does solar cost in New Glasgow?
A 10 kW system in New Glasgow costs $27,200-$29,500.
The SolarHomes rebate closed April 17, 2025.
Clean Energy PACE financing is available with no money down through the Clean Foundation.
What is the payback period for solar in New Glasgow?
With NS Power’s high rates (~19.1 cents/kWh as of May 2026) and 1:1 net metering, payback in New Glasgow is 8-11 years.
Panels last 25+ years.
Does Nova Scotia have 1:1 net metering?
Yes – NS Power’s enhanced net metering credits excess solar at the full retail rate (~19.1 cents/kWh as of May 2026).
Credits roll over 12 months, and year-end surplus credits are paid out at the retail rate.
Systems up to 27 kW use the simplified interconnection option; up to 100 kW are eligible.
What solar rebates are available in New Glasgow?
The SolarHomes Program closed to new residential applicants on April 17, 2025.
Clean Energy PACE financing is available through the Clean Foundation.
The federal Canada Greener Homes Grant closed March 2024 and the Loan closed October 2025 – neither is available to new applicants.
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