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Solar Panels in Toronto, ON
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Solar Performance in Toronto
System Effectiveness
Ontario has the 5th highest potential to produce solar energy out of Canadian provinces. Southern Ontario gets some of the best sunlight in the country, making Toronto a great place for home solar. Solar installations in Toronto are highly efficient, overperforming to an average of 1,163 kWh of electricity per year for every 1 kW installed. 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 continue rising over time, going solar protects you from increasing costs by generating your own power.
Summer Production 95-100%
Winter Production 60-75%
Annual Production 1,163 kWh/kW
Energy produced per kW of panels installed, each year
Sun Exposure
Continental climate with warm summers and cold winters – Southern Ontario gets some of the best sunlight in Canada
Solar Potential Rating
Excellent – 1,163 kWh/kW annually
• Peak production in summer months
• Consistent year-round energy production
• Solar panels work in all seasons
Key Performance Factors
$2,400/year
Average annual savings
9.8¢-20.3¢/kWh (TOU, OEB RPP)
Current electricity rate
6
Neighborhoods served
Ontario's New HRSP Program - Up to $10,000 for Solar + Battery
Ontario’s Home Renovation Savings Program (HRSP), launched January 2025, is the most significant solar incentive Ontario has ever offered:
- Up to $5,000 for solar panel installation ($1,000/kW)
- Battery storage at $300/kWh up to $5,000 (requires approximately 13.3 kWh to reach the cap)
- Stackable with Toronto HELP Loan ($125,000 property-tax financing) or Better Homes Ottawa Loan
- Maximum total program rebate: $12,000 across all eligible upgrades
Important – HRSP vs. Net Metering: Solar panels installed under HRSP must be sized for load displacement only – they supply electricity strictly for on-site use. Net metering is NOT permitted under HRSP. Customers must choose: take the HRSP rebate (no net metering) OR skip HRSP and keep 1:1 net metering credits. Work with your installer to determine which option delivers the best ROI for your usage pattern.
Toronto-Specific Solar Programs
Toronto Home Energy Loan Program (HELP)
Up to $125,000, repaid through your property tax at low interest. Combined with HRSP, you can go solar with zero upfront cost.
HRSP
Up to $5,000 for solar + battery at $300/kWh up to $5,000 – see above for details.
Enbridge Home Efficiency Rebate Plus
Extended until 2027, providing grants up to $10,000 for energy upgrades including solar (up to $5,000). Can be stacked with HRSP.
Note: The Canada Greener Homes Grant (closed March 2024) and Greener Homes Loan (closed October 2025) are no longer available. HRSP and the HELP Loan are the primary programs available to Toronto homeowners.
Combined, Toronto has the strongest solar financing stack in Canada.
Time-of-Use Advantage
Toronto Hydro’s Time-of-Use pricing means solar panels earn maximum credits during the most expensive hours:
- Off-peak (overnight): 9.8¢/kWh
- Mid-peak: 15.7¢/kWh
- On-peak (daytime): 20.3¢/kWh
- Ontario Electricity Rebate: 23.5% discount on total bill
Solar generates most during on-peak hours (11am-5pm), earning you credits at 20.3¢/kWh – the highest rate tier. This makes solar more valuable in Ontario than the average rate suggests.
How Much Do Solar Panels Cost in Toronto?
A typical Toronto home requires a 7-10 kW system, costing $17,500 to $35,000 before incentives at $2.50-$3.50 per watt.
After HRSP (solar + battery): net cost varies based on system size and battery capacity chosen. With the HELP loan, zero upfront cost. Payback: 7-10 years. 25-year savings: $35,000+.
Toronto receives about 2,000 hours of sunshine per year and produces approximately 1,170 kWh per kW of solar capacity annually.
Ontario Net Metering
Ontario’s net metering program credits excess solar at the full retail rate. Credits roll over for 12 months. As of May 1, 2026, the residential net metering threshold was raised to 12 kW. You only pay for the net electricity you consume from the grid.
With Time-of-Use billing, on-peak credits at 20.3¢/kWh are worth more than twice the off-peak rate, making proper system sizing essential to maximize your return.
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"Great presentation, well explained and covered every aspect of the process. Thank you"
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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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Areas We Serve in Toronto
Professional solar panel installation available in these Toronto neighborhoods and communities:
North York
Scarborough
Etobicoke
Downtown Toronto
East York
York
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). 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 Toronto
Rebates and incentives available specifically for Toronto residents:
Toronto HELP Loan
Available to Toronto residents
Up to $125,000
Ontario Provincial Incentives
As a Toronto 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 Toronto residents
Up to $675
Spring 2026 Sale – Battery
Xolar promotion available to Toronto residents
Up to $1825
Spring 2026 Sale – Solar
Xolar promotion available to Toronto residents
Up to $2800
Net Metering Program
How Net Metering Works in Ontario
Your solar system will connect to the grid via Toronto Hydro's net metering program. Excess energy you produce is saved in credits on your power bill at the retail electricity rate. Unused energy can be used in the future to balance out your usage across day and night, as well as peak summer and low winter months. Toronto Hydro's time–of–use rates allow you to earn more power bill credits by generating energy during on–peak times where energy is more expensive. Credits carry forward for 12 months. As of May 1, 2026, the simplified micro–embedded generation connection threshold rose to 12 kW (net metering itself remains available for systems up to 500 kW) for residential customers.
Solar System Packages
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Cutting-Edge Technology
We utilize the latest solar technology for efficient, durable, and high-performing systems in Toronto.
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We have in-depth knowledge of Toronto's specific solar potential and regulations.
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Comprehensive Support
We guide you through Toronto's incentives, rebates, and provide ongoing maintenance and support.
Solar FAQs for Toronto Residents
Get answers to common questions about solar energy in Toronto.
The Home Renovation Savings Program (HRSP) launched January 2025 offers up to $5,000 for solar panels ($1,000/kW) and battery storage at $300/kWh up to $5,000.
Important: HRSP solar must be sized for load displacement only – net metering is NOT permitted under HRSP.
Customers must choose between the rebate or net metering.
Can be combined with the Toronto HELP Loan for financing.
The federal Greener Homes Grant and Loan programs are both closed.
A 10 kW system costs $28,000-$32,000.
After HRSP ($5,000 for solar + battery at $300/kWh), the net cost depends on battery size chosen.
The Toronto HELP Loan covers the remainder at low interest, repaid through property tax.
The Home Energy Loan Program provides up to $125,000 at low interest for energy improvements including solar.
Repaid through your property tax bill.
Combined with HRSP, you can go solar with zero upfront cost.
Toronto Hydro distributes electricity.
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.
Solar generates most during on-peak, earning maximum credits.
Ontario net metering credits excess solar at the full retail rate.
Credits roll over for 12 months.
As of May 1, 2026, systems up to 12 kW are eligible under the standard residential threshold.
You only pay for the net electricity you consume from the grid.
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