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.
4.6 · 800+ reviews
Get Your Free Solar Quote
Get a personalized solar proposal in 24 hours
Prefer to discuss your project first?Contact usor view ourdetailed quote form
Cities we serve in Saskatchewan
17 installs across the province — pick your city for local production, rates and real install proof.
Spiritwood, SK — 20.3 kW — 20.3 kW rooftop
Completed March 2026
Recent installs across Saskatchewan
View all installs →Real completed systems, photographed on site.
Swipe for more installs →
What 17 Saskatchewan installs tell us
Aggregated from completed Xolar systems across Saskatchewan — first-hand data, not industry averages.
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
Local, provincial, federal and Xolar in-house — covering all available programs for Saskatchewan homeowners.
17 installs across Saskatchewan · 549 nationwide
Completed Xolar installations — each dot represents a city where we've installed solar.
What Saskatchewan homeowners say
Swipe for more reviews →
"Person that contacted me we professional and great to deal with helped out with a system that will work for me."
"Fantastic customer service initially on the phone, prompt and knowledgeable. I am entirely impressed by their first contact!"
"gave us good advice and survice"
"Very clear and thorough."
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 lists solar panels as an eligible expense: 10.5% of qualifying costs between $1,000 and $5,000 ($6,000 for seniors), up to $420 ($525 for seniors).
In Saskatoon, the City’s HELP loan finances solar through your property tax.
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 (the Home Renovation Tax Credit does cover solar panels, up to $420), 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)
At a glance (verified September 30, 2026):
- No provincial solar rebate. SaskPower confirms it offers no rebates or programs for installing residential solar, and its Home Efficiency Retrofit Rebate ended in April 2026.
- Net metering: SaskPower credits exported power at 7.5¢/kWh until March 31, 2029, for systems up to 100 kW DC.
- Home Renovation Tax Credit: solar panels are an eligible expense; worth up to $420 ($525 for seniors).
- Saskatoon homeowners: the City’s HELP loan finances solar through your property tax at 3.24% to 4.83%.
- Federal programs: closed to Saskatchewan homeowners.
SaskPower Net Metering Program
SaskPower customers can install solar up to 100 kW DC per meter and earn a credit of 7.5 cents per kWh for the energy they export, fixed until March 31, 2029. Credits offset the energy charge on future bills (not the basic monthly charge or taxes) and aren’t paid out in cash. For anyone who joined after November 2019, credits don’t expire while the account is active. SaskPower hasn’t announced terms after 2029. Budget for a $315 interconnection study fee and $498.75 for the bi-directional meter, plus the TSASK electrical permit. How net metering works.
Saskatoon Light & Power customers
Homes in Saskatoon Light & Power’s service area are on the City’s own net metering program, not SaskPower’s. New applicants since November 26, 2025 earn 8.25¢/kWh for exports. Customers who enrolled from December 1, 2019 to November 26, 2025 keep 1:1 retail-rate credits for 10 years from their enrolment date; those who enrolled on or before November 30, 2019 keep them until December 31, 2028. Solar panels in Saskatoon.
Swift Current also runs its own electric utility with its own net metering program, so Swift Current homes aren’t on SaskPower’s terms.
Saskatoon HELP loan
The City of Saskatoon’s Home Energy Loan Program is open and covers solar panels and inverters, and batteries paired with solar. Borrow $1,000 to $40,000 ($60,000 if the project cuts your home’s energy use by 50% or more), repaid through your property tax at 2026 rates of 3.24% (5 years), 4.03% (10), 4.68% (15) or 4.83% (20). A $750 administration fee applies, and participants get a $1,000 rebate toward the required energy audits.
Home Renovation Tax Credit
Saskatchewan’s Home Renovation Tax Credit, re-introduced for the 2025 and later tax years, lists solar panels as an eligible expense. It’s worth 10.5% of qualifying costs between $1,000 and $5,000 ($6,000 for seniors), up to $420 ($525 for seniors).
Farm solar: water pump grant
For livestock watering, SaskPower’s solar or wind-powered water pump grant covers 50% of eligible costs above the first $500, up to a $500 grant. It’s a farm program, not a home solar rebate.
SaskPower rates
The residential energy charge is 15.476¢/kWh plus a $31.16 monthly basic charge, effective February 1, 2026 (the increase is provisional while the Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel reviews it), and SaskPower has applied for a further 3.9% increase for February 2027, pending the same review. Power your panels produce and you use on the spot offsets that full rate, while exports earn 7.5¢, so a system sized for self-consumption pays back fastest.
Federal programs: closed
The Canada Greener Homes Grant and Loan are closed, and the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability program stopped accepting Saskatchewan applications on July 31, 2026. See every current program on our solar rebates page.
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.
Get your free Saskatchewan 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