Saskatchewan
Solar panels in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan has one of the best solar resources in Canada, and SaskPower's Net Metering Program credits exported energy at 7.5¢/kWh — a rate locked through March 31, 2029. Power runs about 15.5¢/kWh, systems up to 100 kW qualify, and payback typically lands in 8–17 years.
A real advantage here: for anyone enrolling today, net-metering credits never expire as long as your account is open. There's no provincial solar rebate and both federal programs have closed, so the locked 7.5¢ export rate plus Saskatchewan's exceptional sunshine are the core of the return.
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What 15 Saskatchewan installs tell us
Aggregated from completed Xolar systems across Saskatchewan — first-hand data, not industry averages. Nothing a competitor can copy.
Saskatchewan's flat, open exposure and high irradiance mean strong per-kW production. Because export credits are 7.5¢ rather than full retail, self-consumption still matters — but the never-expire credit bank makes over-sizing far less punishing than in net-billing provinces.
Saskatchewan energy & net metering
Consistent across every SaskPower service area.
How your system works behind the meter
Most of a Saskatchewan 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 15.476¢/kWh. Only the surplus flows past the meter to SaskPower for net-metering credit.
Rebates & incentives in Saskatchewan
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15 installs across Saskatchewan · 491 nationwide
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Saskatchewan solar questions
What solar incentives does Saskatchewan offer?
SaskPower’s Net Metering Program lets you earn 7.5¢/kWh credits for excess solar energy, with credits that never expire until your account closes.
Systems up to 100 kW are eligible.
The current program has been extended to March 31, 2029 at 7.5¢/kWh.
Terms after 2029 have not been announced.
Farm customers can access the Solar Water Pump Grant covering 50% of costs above $500, up to a maximum grant of $500.
Saskatchewan’s Home Renovation Tax Credit provides 10.5% on eligible expenses above a $1,000 base, capped at $5,000 in expenses, for a maximum credit of $420 (seniors may claim up to $525).
How much sunshine does Saskatchewan get?
Saskatchewan receives 2,200-2,400 hours of annual sunshine – among the highest in Canada, comparable to Calgary.
This exceptional solar resource means strong energy production and solid investment returns.
Does Saskatchewan have net metering, and how does it work?
Yes.
Under SaskPower’s Net Metering Program, a bi-directional meter tracks the power your system sends to the grid and the power you draw back.
Electricity your home uses directly offsets power you would have bought at the full retail rate, and any surplus you export earns a credit of 7.5 cents per kilowatt-hour, a rate SaskPower has locked until March 31, 2029.
Systems up to 100 kW qualify.
Do my SaskPower net-metering credits expire?
For anyone who enrolled after November 2019, which includes all new customers today, net-metering credits do not expire.
Customers who joined the older program before November 2019 have credits that expire every three years.
In practice, your credits carry forward and offset future bills for as long as your account is active.
Is SaskPower's net metering program open to new customers?
Yes.
As of 2026 the program is open and accepting new residential, farm and business applicants through SaskPower’s standard application process.
A brief pause in 2019 ended when the current program relaunched that November, and it has operated continuously since.
How much does electricity cost in Saskatchewan?
SaskPower’s residential energy charge is 15.476 cents per kilowatt-hour plus a fixed monthly charge of $31.16, effective February 2026 after a 3.9 percent increase.
A further 3.9 percent increase has been requested for February 2027.
Rising rates are part of what makes solar attractive: every kilowatt-hour you produce and use offsets power at that retail rate.
Are there solar rebates available in Saskatchewan in 2026?
There is currently no provincial solar rebate in Saskatchewan, and both federal homeowner programs have closed, the Canada Greener Homes Grant to new applicants in 2024 and the Greener Homes Loan in October 2025.
The main ongoing benefit is SaskPower net metering combined with Saskatchewan’s exceptional solar resource.
We confirm any incentive you currently qualify for as part of your quote.
Do I need a permit to install solar in Saskatchewan?
Yes, and Xolar handles the process.
A grid-tied system must be installed by a licensed Saskatchewan electrical contractor, submitted to the Technical Safety Authority of Saskatchewan (TSASK) for permit and inspection, and go through a SaskPower interconnection study and bi-directional meter application before it can be connected.
We coordinate the contractor, permitting, inspection and SaskPower application for you.
Saskatchewan - Exceptional Solar Potential
Saskatchewan is one of the sunniest provinces in Canada, with cities like Saskatoon and Regina receiving 2,200-2,400 hours of annual sunshine – comparable to Calgary and far exceeding Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal. This exceptional solar resource means Saskatchewan homeowners get more power per panel than most other provinces.
Saskatchewan’s flat terrain and wide-open spaces make both rooftop and ground-mount solar installations practical options. Ground-mount systems can be optimally angled for maximum production without rooftop constraints – a popular choice for rural properties and farms.
Saskatchewan Solar Incentives (2026)
SaskPower Net Metering Program
SaskPower allows residential, farm, and commercial customers to install solar systems up to 100 kW and earn credits for excess energy at a fixed rate of 7.5 cents per kWh. Credits are applied to future electricity bills and do not expire until the account is closed – one of the most favourable credit retention policies in Canada. The current net metering program has been extended to March 31, 2029. Terms after 2029 have not been announced.
Saskatoon Light & Power note: SL&P ended 1:1 net metering for new applicants on November 26, 2025. Customers who applied before that date are grandfathered at the 1:1 retail rate until December 31, 2028. New SL&P customers receive 7.5¢/kWh, matching the SaskPower rate.
Farm Solar Programs
SaskPower offers a Solar or Wind-powered Water Pump Grant covering 50% of the cost above $500 for systems used in livestock watering, up to a maximum grant of $500. Saskatchewan’s agricultural sector is increasingly adopting solar for farm operations, grain drying, and rural energy needs.
Home Renovation Tax Credit
Saskatchewan’s Home Renovation Tax Credit provides 10.5% on eligible renovation expenses above a $1,000 base, with eligible expenses capped at $5,000, for a maximum credit of $420 per household ($525 for seniors). This is separate from the SaskPower net metering program.
SaskPower Rate Context
The current energy charge is 15.476 cents per kWh (effective February 1, 2026), with a basic charge of $31.16/month. When you use your solar system’s electricity directly, you avoid this full cost; when you export excess, you earn 7.5¢/kWh in credits. Maximizing self-consumption is the key to the fastest payback. A further 3.9% rate increase is scheduled for 2027.
Federal Greener Homes Programs – Closed
The federal Canada Greener Homes Grant closed to new applicants in March 2024, and the Greener Homes Loan closed October 1, 2025. Neither is available to new applicants. SaskPower net metering and the Saskatoon HELP program remain the primary incentives.
Solar Costs in Saskatchewan
A typical residential solar installation costs $3.00 to $3.75 per watt, putting a 6-8 kW system between $21,000 and $26,000 before any incentives. The typical payback period is 10-14 years depending on system size, self-consumption ratio, and energy usage patterns.
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