Solar Calculator Saskatoon — 2026 Savings Estimate
Saskatoon receives 2,450 sun hours/year. See how much you can save with solar panels powered by SaskPower electricity rates.
2,450
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$160/mo
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SaskPower
Primary Utility
9 kW
Avg System Size
Solar Energy in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Saskatoon is one of Canada's sunniest cities, making it an excellent location for residential solar energy. According to Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) solar irradiance data, Saskatoon receives 2,450 sun hours per year. With an average monthly electricity bill of $160 from SaskPower, homeowners can see significant savings by going solar.
A typical 9 kW solar system in Saskatoon produces approximately 1,944 kWh per 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 Saskatoon is SaskPower, serving the majority of residential customers. Saskatchewan 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 Saskatoon are typically 9 years on average, with 15+ years of production beyond that.
Electricity Rates in Saskatoon
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Solar Incentives Available in Saskatoon
No federal tax credit for homeowners in 2026
The federal Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit is limited to taxable Canadian corporations and REIT mutual fund trusts — individual homeowners cannot claim it. The Canada Greener Homes Grant is closed. The Canada Greener Homes Loan stopped accepting new applications on 1 October 2025. Provincial and municipal programs are the routes available to Saskatoon homeowners.
How Much Can You Save With Solar in Saskatoon?
Estimates based on 9 kW system, 2450 sun hours/year, and current SaskPower rates. Your actual savings may vary based on roof orientation, shading, and consumption patterns.
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Learn moreData Sources & References for Saskatoon Solar
- • NRCan Solar Resource Data — Sun hours and solar irradiance for Saskatoon
- • NRCan Photovoltaic Potential Maps — Address-level solar output estimates
- • Canada Revenue Agency: Clean Technology ITC eligibility — Confirms the credit is available only to taxable Canadian corporations and REITs (business only, not individual homeowners)
- • SaskPower Net Metering — Saskatchewan solar credit program
- • Open Canada: Solar Radiation Data — Annual solar radiation dataset
— Data sources: NRCan, SaskPower, Government of Canada
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada (52.13°N, 106.67°W)