Solar Incentives Canada 2026
Maximize your savings with federal and provincial solar incentives. Learn how to stack rebates, tax credits, and financing programs to reduce your solar costs by up to 50%.
30%
Federal ITC
$10,000
Max Ontario Rebate
55%
Business Write-off
27+
Alberta CEIP Cities
Federal Solar Incentives
30% Clean Technology ITC
The federal Investment Tax Credit provides a 30% refundable tax credit on the cost of eligible clean energy equipment, including solar panels and battery storage systems.
- Available for residential and commercial installations
- Applies to equipment, installation, and related costs
- Refundable credit — you get the full amount even if your tax liability is lower
- Stackable with provincial rebates
Accelerated CCA (Business)
Businesses can claim accelerated Capital Cost Allowance on solar equipment, combined with the ITC for up to 55% first-year write-offs.
- Class 43.1/43.2 accelerated depreciation
- 30% ITC + 25% first-year CCA = 55% write-off
- Available for incorporated businesses
- Significant cash flow benefit in year one
Provincial Solar Incentives
Provincial incentives stack on top of the federal 30% ITC for additional savings.
| Province | Program | Amount | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | HRS Program | Up to $10,000 | $5K solar + $5K battery (zero-export only) |
| Alberta | Municipal CEIP | Varies by city | Property tax financing, 27+ municipalities |
| Nova Scotia | Business Rebate | Up to $30,000 | ~25¢/kWh of yearly production |
| New Brunswick | Save Energy NB | Up to $3,000 | $200/kW residential program |
| British Columbia | Better Homes | Heat pump rebates | Up to $24,500 for combined upgrades |
| PEI | Solar Electric | Program-specific | Building envelope + solar rebates |
| Saskatchewan | Net Metering | 7.5¢/kWh credit | Self-consumption focus |
| Quebec | Rénoclimat | Assessment + rebates | Comprehensive retrofit assistance |
How to Stack Incentives: Example
Ontario Homeowner — 8 kW System + 16 kWh Battery
Total savings: $20,744 (57% off original cost)
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Related Resources
Solar Rebates & Programs
Detailed province-by-province rebate breakdown.
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See system costs before and after incentives.
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How incentives reduce your payback time.
Learn moreNet Metering Canada
Another way to save with solar exports.
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Current rates that drive your savings.
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Get your personalized savings estimate.
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