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Solar Panels in Pickering, ON
Professional solar panel installation serving 6 neighborhoods in Pickering. Save $2,250/year with Elexicon Energy.
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Solar Performance in Pickering
System Effectiveness
Solar panels in Pickering are highly effective, with modern systems achieving excellent performance even in winter months.
Summer Production 95-100%
Winter Production 60-75%
Annual Production 1,150 kWh/kW
Energy produced per kW of panels installed, each year
Sun Exposure
Moderate with lake–effect weather
Solar Potential Rating
Very Good – 1,150 kWh/kW annually
• Peak production in summer months
• Consistent year-round energy production
• Solar panels work in all seasons
Key Performance Factors
$2,250/year
Average annual savings
9.8¢-20.3¢/kWh (TOU, OEB RPP)
Current electricity rate
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Neighborhoods served
Solar Panels in Pickering, Ontario - Durham Region
Pickering in Durham Region produces 1,150 kWh per kW annually. Elexicon Energy distributes electricity. Ontario’s Time-of-Use pricing means solar earns maximum credits during on-peak hours (20.3¢/kWh).
Ontario’s net metering program credits excess solar at the full retail rate. HRSP ($5K solar + battery at $300/kWh up to $5K) or net metering available – but not both.
Durham Region Solar Rebates
The Durham Deep Retrofit Rebate program is closed and no longer accepting new applications. Ontario’s HRSP remains the primary provincial incentive for Pickering homeowners: up to $5,000 for solar panels ($1,000/kW) + battery storage at $300/kWh up to $5,000, with a $12,000 total program cap.
Contact your Xolar advisor to confirm the current programs available in Durham Region.
Ontario HRSP - Up to $10,000 for Solar + Battery
Ontario’s Home Renovation Savings Program (HRSP), launched January 2025, offers:
- Up to $5,000 for solar panels ($1,000/kW)
- Battery storage at $300/kWh up to $5,000 (requires approximately 13.3 kWh to reach the cap)
- Maximum total program rebate: $12,000 (across all eligible upgrades)
Important – HRSP vs. Net Metering: Solar installed under HRSP must be sized for on-site load displacement only – net metering is not permitted under HRSP. If you prefer net metering (earning 1:1 credits for excess solar), you would not apply through HRSP. Your Xolar advisor can help determine which option provides the best return.
Note: The Canada Greener Homes Grant (closed March 2024) and Greener Homes Loan (closed October 2025) are no longer available.
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"Great phone call, lots of information and details regarding my home and solar panels. The web site made the information more understandable."
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"I was overall very pleased with my experience with Xolar. The knowledgeable sales team addressed all my questions and presented multiple solutions. I would definitely work with Xolar again regarding all things solar."
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"Great service from Vivek. Was a pleasure talking to him about the future of my home ."
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"My telephone discussion was very informative. It provided me with an understanding of the impending solar project. Thank you."
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"Found Ian to be very patient and understanding of questions on their services and products."
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Areas We Serve in Pickering
Professional solar panel installation available in these Pickering neighborhoods and communities:
Town Centre
Rougemount
Dunbarton
West Shore
Bay Ridges
Amberlea
Protect Yourself from Rising Electricity Costs
The more you pay for electricity, the more you benefit by going solar.
Ontario’s Time–of–Use electricity rates range from 9.8¢/kWh (off–peak) to 20.3¢/kWh (on–peak), with mid–peak at 15.7¢/kWh (OEB RPP, Nov 2025–Oct 2026). Pickering electricity is distributed by Elexicon Energy. Solar panels generate most during daytime on–peak hours, earning you credits at the highest rate. The Ontario Electricity Rebate provides a 23.5% discount on your bill.
Local Solar Incentives in Pickering
Rebates and incentives available specifically for Pickering residents:
Durham Greener Homes Loan
Available to Pickering residents
Financing available
Ontario Provincial Incentives
As a Pickering resident, you also qualify for these provincial incentives:
Home Renovation Savings Program (HRSP) – Heat Pump
Available to Ontario residents
Up to $7,500
Home Renovation Savings Program (HRSP) – Solar
Available to Ontario residents
Up to $5,000
Home Renovation Savings Program (HRSP) – Battery
Available to Ontario residents
Up to $5,000
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 Pickering residents
Up to $675
Spring 2026 Sale – Battery
Xolar promotion available to Pickering residents
Up to $1825
Spring 2026 Sale – Solar
Xolar promotion available to Pickering residents
Up to $2800
Net Metering Program
How Net Metering Works in Ontario
Elexicon Energy offers 1:1 net metering – excess solar earns credits at the full retail rate. With Time–of–Use billing, on–peak credits at 20.3¢/kWh are worth more than twice off–peak. Credits roll over for 12 months. As of May 1, 2026, the residential simplified micro–embedded generation connection threshold was raised to 12 kW (net metering itself remains available for systems up to 500 kW). Ontario's HRSP offers solar rebates and battery at $300/kWh up to $5,000, but solar under HRSP must be sized for load displacement only – net metering is not permitted under HRSP. Customers must choose one or the other.
Solar System Packages
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Professional Solar Installation in Pickering
We make going solar simple with our proven installation process. From initial consultation to final activation, our certified team handles everything for Pickering homeowners.
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Free Consultation
We assess your home's solar potential, energy needs, and discuss available Pickering incentives.
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Custom System Design
Our engineers create a detailed system design optimized for Pickering's climate and your home.
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Permitting & Paperwork
We handle all Pickering permits, utility applications, and rebate paperwork.
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Professional Installation
Our certified installers complete the job in 1-2 days, familiar with Pickering building codes.
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Activation & Monitoring
We connect your system to the grid and set up 24/7 performance monitoring.
Solar FAQs for Pickering Residents
Get answers to common questions about solar energy in Pickering.
Durham Region homeowners can access Ontario HRSP ($5,000 for solar at $1,000/kW + battery at $300/kWh up to $5,000).
Note: The Durham Deep Retrofit Rebate program is closed and no longer accepting applications.
Contact your Xolar advisor for the most current programs available in Durham Region.
Elexicon Energy distributes electricity in Pickering.
Ontario’s Time-of-Use rates: 9.8¢ off-peak, 15.7¢ mid-peak, 20.3¢ on-peak (OEB RPP, Nov 2025-Oct 2026).
The Ontario Electricity Rebate provides a 23.5% discount.
A typical 10 kW system costs $25,000-$35,000 before incentives.
With HRSP ($5,000 solar rebate), net cost starts at $20,000.
Pickering produces 1,150 kWh/kW annually.
Payback: 8-11 years.
Elexicon Energy offers 1:1 net metering – excess solar earns credits at the full retail rate.
Credits roll over for 12 months.
As of May 1, 2026, the residential threshold is 12 kW.
Note: Solar under HRSP cannot use net metering.
The Durham Deep Retrofit Rebate program is closed and no longer accepting new applications.
Ontario’s HRSP ($5,000 for solar + battery at $300/kWh up to $5,000, $12,000 program cap) is the primary provincial rebate available to Pickering homeowners.
Verify current programs with your Xolar advisor.
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