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Solar Performance in Charlottetown
System Effectiveness
Prince Edward Island is a great place to live in Canada for solar production. Charlottetown gets some of the best sunlight in the country. Solar installations in Charlottetown are highly efficient, overperforming to an average of 1,103 kWh of electricity per year for every 1 kW installed. Prince Edward Island has the 6th highest electricity costs of Canadian provinces, with Maritime Electric charging 17.23¢/kWh. The more you pay for electricity – the more you benefit by going solar.
Summer Production 95-100%
Winter Production 60-75%
Annual Production 1,103 kWh/kW
Energy produced per kW of panels installed, each year
Sun Exposure
Gulf of St. Lawrence maritime climate – some of the best sunlight in Canada
Solar Potential Rating
Excellent – 1,103 kWh/kW annually
• Peak production in summer months
• Consistent year-round energy production
• Solar panels work in all seasons
Key Performance Factors
$1,500/year
Average annual savings
14.37¢/kWh (first 2,000 kWh); 11.42¢/kWh above (eff. Mar 1 2025); $24.57/mo service charge
Current electricity rate
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Solar Energy Production in Charlottetown
Charlottetown is one of the best cities in Canada for residential solar energy. Solar panels in Charlottetown produce an average of 1,103 kWh of electricity per year for every 1 kW of solar capacity installed. This means a typical 10 kW residential system generates approximately 11,030 kWh annually – enough to offset most or all of a household’s electricity consumption. The Gulf of St. Lawrence maritime climate provides abundant sunlight, and PEI’s relatively flat terrain means fewer shading issues compared to other provinces. Cold winter temperatures actually improve panel efficiency, helping maintain strong year-round production.
Electricity Costs and Savings in Charlottetown
Maritime Electric charges 14.37¢/kWh for the first 2,000 kWh consumed per month, with a lower rate of 11.42¢/kWh for additional consumption, plus a $24.57/month service charge (effective March 1, 2025). PEI has the 6th highest electricity costs among Canadian provinces, and rates have increased over 12% in recent years with further increases expected. By going solar, Charlottetown homeowners can save approximately $1,500 per year on electricity costs. Over a 25-year system lifespan, those savings grow as electricity rates continue to rise.
Solar Incentives Available in Charlottetown
Charlottetown residents benefit from PEI’s Net Metering program, which provides full 1:1 credits at the retail electricity rate for excess solar energy exported to the grid. Systems up to 100 kW are eligible, and credits are applied to your Maritime Electric bill with annual expiry on October 31st. The PACE Atlantic financing program is available in Charlottetown, offering 0% interest loans over 15 years for up to $40,000 or 15% of property value – making solar accessible with no upfront cost. The efficiencyPEI Solar Electric Rebate Program ($0.50/watt, max $5,000 for homeowners) has been paused since September 5, 2025, pending 2026-27 funding approval – check efficiencypei.ca for updates on resumption. The Energy Efficiency Loan Program (up to 100% of cost at 5% over up to 15 years) currently requires efficiencyPEI rebate pre-approval, which is also paused. The federal Canada Greener Homes Grant and Loan are both closed to new applicants.
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"Spencer is timely, knowledgeable and well prepared for the initial phone call. Follow up is excellent. Very considerate of the clients needs and wants. This will be a good relationship."
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Areas We Serve in Charlottetown
Professional solar panel installation available in these Charlottetown neighborhoods and communities:
Downtown Charlottetown
Brighton
Sherwood
West Royalty
East Royalty
Parkdale
Winsloe
Cornwall
Stratford
Protect Yourself from Rising Electricity Costs
The more you pay for electricity, the more you benefit by going solar.
Maritime Electric’s residential rate is 14.37¢/kWh for the first 2,000 kWh block, dropping to 11.42¢/kWh thereafter, plus a $24.57/month service charge (effective March 1, 2025). Rates have increased over 12% in recent years and further increases are expected. The more you pay for electricity, the more you benefit by going solar. Choosing solar energy allows you to save money by avoiding these electricity costs. With energy prices expected to rise year over year, going solar protects you from increasing costs by generating your own power.
Local Solar Incentives in Charlottetown
Rebates and incentives available specifically for Charlottetown residents:
No local rebates currently available. Contact us for the latest incentive information.
Prince Edward Island Provincial Incentives
As a Charlottetown resident, you also qualify for these provincial incentives:
Energy Efficiency Loan Program
Available to Prince Edward Island residents
Up to $25,000
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 Charlottetown residents
Up to $675
Spring 2026 Sale – Battery
Xolar promotion available to Charlottetown residents
Up to $1825
Spring 2026 Sale – Solar
Xolar promotion available to Charlottetown residents
Up to $2800
Net Metering Program
How Net Metering Works in Prince Edward Island
Your solar system will connect to the grid in Charlottetown via the Net–Metering program. Excess energy you produce is credited by Maritime Electric at the full retail electricity rate (1:1), balancing out your usage across day and night, as well as summer and winter months. Systems up to 100 kW are eligible. Your credits expire annually on October 31st, so it's important to size your system based on your usage. The costs of electricity, abundant sunlight, and the Net–Metering program in Charlottetown, P.E.I. make it one of the best places in North America for solar.
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We guide you through Charlottetown's incentives, rebates, and provide ongoing maintenance and support.
Solar FAQs for Charlottetown Residents
Get answers to common questions about solar energy in Charlottetown.
Solar installations in Charlottetown produce an average of 1,103 kWh of electricity per year for every 1 kW installed.
A typical 10 kW system generates approximately 11,030 kWh annually.
PEI’s maritime climate and flat terrain provide excellent conditions for solar, and cold temperatures actually improve panel efficiency.
Charlottetown residents can access the PACE Atlantic financing program (0% interest, 15-year term, up to $40,000) and Maritime Electric’s Net Metering program (1:1 credits at retail rate, systems up to 100 kW).
The efficiencyPEI Solar Electric Rebate ($0.50/watt, max $5,000 for homeowners) has been paused since September 5, 2025, pending 2026-27 funding approval.
It is not currently available to new applicants.
Check efficiencypei.ca for updates on resumption.
The federal Canada Greener Homes Grant closed March 2024 and the Greener Homes Loan closed October 2025 – neither is available to new applicants.
Maritime Electric’s Net Metering program credits you at the full retail electricity rate for excess energy your solar panels export to the grid.
Credits are applied 1:1 against your consumption, balancing day and night as well as summer and winter.
Credits expire annually on October 31st, so your system should be sized to match your yearly usage.
Systems up to 100 kW are eligible.
With the efficiencyPEI rebate currently paused and Maritime Electric’s rate of 14.37¢/kWh (first 2,000 kWh block), the typical payback period is approximately 12-16 years without the rebate.
With PACE Atlantic’s 0% interest financing available in Charlottetown, many homeowners can go solar with no upfront cost.
If the rebate resumes and you qualify, payback could improve.
After payback, you enjoy 10+ years of essentially free electricity from your solar investment.
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