Solar Calculator Charlottetown — 2026 Savings Estimate

Charlottetown is a viable location for residential solar energy. Charlottetown receives about 1,920 hours of bright sunshine per year, based on the Environment Canada 1981 to 2010 climate normal for the Moncton station. With an average monthly electricity bill of $170 from Maritime Electric, homeowners can see significant savings by going solar.

A typical 7 kW solar system in Charlottetown produces approximately 8,600 kWh per year (system size × 14% capacity factor × 8,760 hours in a year), enough to offset a significant portion of average household electricity consumption. You can verify solar potential for your specific address using the NRCan Photovoltaic Potential Map.

The primary utility in Charlottetown is Maritime Electric, serving the majority of residential customers. Prince Edward Island offers net metering, allowing you to earn credits for surplus solar energy exported to the grid.

Individual homeowners are not eligible for the federal Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit (limited by the Canada Revenue Agency to taxable Canadian corporations and REITs). With rising electricity rates, solar panel payback periods in Charlottetown are typically 10 years on average, with 15+ years of production beyond that.