Ottawa Solar Power

Residential Solar Installation & Maintenance in Ottawa, Ontario

Please Note: As of 2024, we are not currently servicing this area.

 
 

Solar panels in Ottawa just make sense. Ottawa is a prime candidate for solar power and it’s definitely worth considering if you’re looking to reduce your environmental impact and save on your electricity bill.

You can make it even better by helping develop a more sustainable energy future through Solar and taking advantage of the options available for solar power in Ottawa.

 

Ottawa Solar Power Grants & Rebates

Unfortunately, there are currently no provincial wide or local rebate programs available to residents of Ottawa.

However, Sunly can help you navigate the intricacies of securing a local loan for solar panels in Ontario. Please reach out for more information!

It’s worth noting that business can take advantage of a Federal Tax Provision for Clean Energy Equipment.

 
 

On average Ottawa solar power systems would produce 1,257 kWh/year

1,291 kWh/year - Ottawa, Ontario

Calgary has some of the highest solar viability in Ontario, making Ottawa homes a prime candidate for solar panel installation.

Using the heat map linked below, or another resource like this one, you’ll be able to determine the viability of Ottawa solar for yourself.

Sourced from: Photovoltaic and Solar Resource Maps

 
 

Sunshine is a beautiful thing all year long - even in the winter!

Average # of days with any measurable amount of sunshine per year:

304 days of sunlight in Ottawa, Ontario.

With roughly 2084 hours of sunlight each year, Ottawa is an ideal city for the use of solar energy.


 
 

Ottawa currently has 7 main electricity suppliers as well as Hydro One, which is conracted by the city.

Avg. Energy Charge: 12.5¢/kWh

Ottawa is in a grid parity province, making solar power cheaper than the residential utility rates.

 
 

Why Choose Sunly for Your Ottawa Solar Panel Installation?

Sunly is a leader in residential solar installation and maintenance, serving customers across Canada. Sunly’s mission is to power energy independence. We are focused on delivering affordable, renewable, and reliable energy solutions. Our solar services provide economic savings and the peace of mind that you know how much your electricity will cost you in the future.

  • It's a great idea to install solar panels in Ottawa. Most of Ontario, especially during the summer, gets a lot of sunlight hours, especially during the spring, summer, and fall months. This means that having solar in Ottawa is not only viable, but it's a cost effective way to lower your electricity bill while continuing to consume energy. It's also worth mentioning that the cost of solar panels continues to decrease as technology gets better, which only benefits the homeowner.

  • On average, a home in Ottawa will use approximately 8100kWh of electricity per year. To cover this annual energy usage, a home in Calgary we need to install between 18 and 22 400 W solar panels. Most homes will use roof mounted solar panels, although properties with the space can also take advantage of ground mounted solar arrays.

  • Yes. In Ontario, energy providers will purchase any excess stored electricity that your solar panels are able to generate. This makes it a great idea to install solar panels in Ottawa, especially for cost savings.

  • Solar is the cheapest electricity in history. Electricity production from solar is more cost effective than coal and gas in most major countries, including Canada.