Solar Calculator St. John's — 2026 Savings Estimate
St. John's receives 1,660 sun hours/year. See how much you can save with solar panels powered by Newfoundland Power electricity rates.
1,660
Sun Hours/Year
$165/mo
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Newfoundland Power
Primary Utility
7 kW
Avg System Size
Solar Energy in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
St. John's is a viable location for residential solar energy. St. John's receives about 1,660 hours of bright sunshine per year. With an average monthly electricity bill of $165 from Newfoundland Power, homeowners can see significant savings by going solar.
A typical 7 kW solar system in St. John's produces approximately 7,400 kWh per year (system size × 12% 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 St. John's is Newfoundland Power, serving the majority of residential customers. Newfoundland and Labrador 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 St. John's are typically 13 years on average, with 15+ years of production beyond that.
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Solar Incentives Available in St. John's
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 St. John's homeowners.
How Much Can You Save With Solar in St. John's?
Estimates based on 7 kW system, 1660 sun hours/year, and current Newfoundland Power rates. Your actual savings may vary based on roof orientation, shading, and consumption patterns.
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Learn moreData Sources & References for St. John's Solar
- • NRCan Solar Resource Data — Sun hours and solar irradiance for St. John's
- • 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)
- • Open Canada: Solar Radiation Data — Annual solar radiation dataset
— Data sources: NRCan, Newfoundland Power, Government of Canada
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada (47.56°N, 52.71°W)