Solar panels in Summerside, Prince Edward Island
Summerside's Premier Choice For Home Solar Installations
Prince Edward Island is a great place to live in Canada for solar production. Summerside gets some of the best sunlight in the country. Solar installations in Summerside are highly efficient, overperforming to an average of 1,125 kWh of electricity per year for every 1 kW installed. Summerside Electric charges 17.23¢/kWh – matching Maritime Electric’s rate. The more you pay for electricity – the more you benefit by going solar.
4.6 · 780+ reviews
Get Your Free Solar Quote
Custom solar solutions for Summerside, PE
Prefer to discuss your project first?Contact usor view ourdetailed quote form
Real Xolar installs near Summerside
We haven't published a Summerside install yet. These are completed systems in nearby Prince Edward Island communities, under the same provincial rebate and net-metering rules.
Summerside energy & net metering
What Summerside Electric (Municipal) charges here, and how surplus solar is credited in Prince Edward Island.
Summerside Electric is a municipally–owned utility serving Summerside residents. Its residential rate is approximately aligned with Maritime Electric’s tiered structure (confirm the current rate at summersideelectric.com). PEI electricity rates have increased in recent years and further increases are expected. Choosing solar energy allows you to save money by producing your own power. With energy prices expected to rise year over year, going solar protects you from increasing costs.
How your system works behind the meter
Most of a Summerside 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 14.37¢/kWh. Only the surplus flows past the meter to Summerside Electric (Municipal) for net-metering credit.
Rebates & incentives in Summerside
Every active local, provincial, federal and Xolar program a Summerside homeowner can stack.
- Up to $25,000Energy Efficiency Loan Program
- Up to 30% of eligible costsClean Technology Investment Tax Credit (Commercial ITC)
Solar Energy Production in Summerside
Summerside has some of the highest solar energy production on Prince Edward Island. Solar panels in Summerside produce an average of 1,125 kWh of electricity per year for every 1 kW of solar capacity installed – outperforming the provincial average of 1,104 kWh/kW. A typical 10 kW residential system generates approximately 11,250 kWh annually. Western PEI benefits from excellent solar access, and Summerside’s relatively flat terrain minimizes shading issues for optimal panel performance.
Electricity Costs and Savings in Summerside
Summerside Electric, the city’s municipally-owned utility, provides electricity at residential rates approximately aligned with Maritime Electric’s tiered structure. PEI ranks 6th in Canada for electricity costs and rates have been rising in recent years. By going solar, Summerside homeowners can save approximately $1,500 per year on electricity costs. Those savings grow as rates continue to rise over the life of a 25-year solar system.
Solar Incentives Available in Summerside
Summerside residents benefit from Summerside Electric’s Net Metering program with full 1:1 credits at the retail electricity rate. Credits expire annually on October 31st. As a municipally-owned utility, Summerside Electric has been supportive of residential solar adoption. 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.
Showing all of Canada — 491 installs nationwide
Completed Xolar installations — each dot represents a city where we've installed solar.
Areas We Serve in Summerside
Professional solar panel installation available in these Summerside neighborhoods and communities:
What Summerside homeowners say
"Nice"
"Consultation was very informative and detailed. Great visuals and extra links provided to review more system details and warranty info. You'll know exactly what your buying and the costs/grants/savings after this short consultation to make an informed decision"
"Helpful"
"Very knowledgeable and clear spoken."
"Excellent information. Friendly support."
"Xolar rep is very knowledgeable about solar product and the government rebates that can help make the project happen. Spencer was able to answer all my questions and made the decision to proceed with the application an easy one."
Summerside solar questions
How much do solar panels produce in Summerside, PEI?
Solar installations in Summerside produce an average of 1,125 kWh of electricity per year for every 1 kW installed – among the highest on PEI.
A typical 10 kW system generates approximately 11,250 kWh annually.
Western PEI’s excellent solar access makes Summerside one of the best locations for solar on the island.
What solar incentives are available in Summerside in 2026?
Summerside residents can access Summerside Electric’s Net Metering program (1:1 credits at retail rate).
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.
How does net metering work with Summerside Electric?
Summerside Electric’s Net Metering program credits you at the full retail electricity rate for excess solar energy exported to the grid.
Credits are applied 1:1 against your consumption, balancing day and night as well as seasonal production.
Credits expire annually on October 31st, so your system should be sized to match your yearly usage.
What is the payback period for solar in Summerside?
With the efficiencyPEI rebate currently paused, the typical payback period is approximately 12-16 years without the rebate.
Summerside’s above-average solar production of 1,125 kWh/kW helps maximize long-term returns.
After payback, you enjoy 10+ years of essentially free electricity from your solar investment.
Get your free Summerside solar quote
A personalized proposal in 24 hours — system size, real pricing, and every rebate you qualify for. No pressure, no obligation.
Takes about a minute — no pressure, no obligation.
Solar system packages
All include install, permits & 25-yr warrantyMost popular choice for average Canadian homes
Solar installation across Prince Edward Island
We serve homeowners province-wide. View all Prince Edward Island service areas →