Solar Panel Cost Calculator Vancouver, BC
See what a solar system costs installed in Vancouver, sized from your power bill. Free, instant, no sign-up.
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REE Solar Ltd
4.9 · 46 reviews · Free quote
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Power My Home
5.0 · 37 reviews · Free quote
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Shift Energy Group
4.7 · 23 reviews · Free quote
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An estimate, not a quote. Based on $2.52–$3.17 per watt installed in British Columbia (CAD) and 1,007 kWh per kW a year in Vancouver. Installers confirm the final price after a roof check.
Top-rated solar panel companies in Vancouver
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REE Solar Ltd
REE Solar Ltd is appreciated for its honest, knowledgeable team and upfront guidance, especially in solar material supplies and installations. They offer products like PV panels and controllers, along with custom solar system installations, and customers often highlight their helpful service and quality equipment, though some note occasional delivery delays.
Power My Home
Power My Home specializes in portable solar power systems featuring inverter technology that protects sensitive electronics. The team installs and services setups for RVs, boats, trailers, and more, with customers appreciating their thorough explanations and responsive support. Some note a learning curve when adapting to new systems, but overall service is described as patient and reliable.
Shift Energy Group
Shift Energy Group offers comprehensive solar photovoltaic and energy storage systems for residential and commercial clients, focusing on clean, affordable energy solutions. Customers appreciate the professionalism and quality of the installation crews, though some note delays and communication issues during the process. The team handles permits and inspections to simplify the experience.
VREC Solar (Vancouver Renewable Energy)
Known for designing and installing solar electricity and hot water systems, VREC specializes in turn-key renewable energy projects for homes, businesses, and institutions. Their team handles everything from consulting and sales to monitoring and repairs, with customers appreciating their thorough communication and quality workmanship despite occasional scheduling delays.
Latest reviews of Vancouver Solar Panel Companies
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Extremely poor communication and long delays in installation. I am beginning to believe that this is a sham company with no real products. We started the solar panel process in March, still no solar panels and it is late July. I have been waiting for the "installer" for over a week; the company keep…
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How this Vancouver solar cost calculator works
This calculator sizes a solar system from your electricity use. Your monthly bill, divided by the average British Columbia electricity price, gives your yearly use; Vancouver's sunshine (1,007 kWh per kW of panels a year) then gives the system size that covers it, adjusted for roof direction and shade. The installed price is that size multiplied by the price per watt homeowners in British Columbia pay installers. Payback compares that price with what the panels save at British Columbia power prices, assuming prices rise 3% a year.
British Columbia numbers this calculator uses
- Installed price
- $2.52–$3.17 per watt in British Columbia (CAD) (typical $2.85), before rebates. A typical 6 kW home system costs $15,100–$19,000.
- Sunshine
- 1,007 kWh of electricity per kW of panels a year in Vancouver.
- Electricity price
- About 12.6¢ per kWh, the average residential price in British Columbia.
- Selling power back
- BC Hydro closed net metering to new customers on July 1, 2026. New systems join the self-generation rate, which credits exported power at 10¢/kWh.
- Rebates and tax credits
- BC Hydro pays $1,000 per kW, up to $5,000, for systems on the new self-generation rate installed by a qualifying contractor. Solar equipment is PST-exempt. There is no federal solar grant or loan open to homeowners in 2026: the Canada Greener Homes Grant closed to new applicants in 2024 and the Greener Homes Loan closed on October 1, 2025.
An estimate, not a quote. Roof size and pitch, shading, equipment, permits and the installer all change the final price; installers confirm it after a site visit. Sources: EnergyHub provincial installed-cost data, Natural Resources Canada photovoltaic potential, Hydro-Québec Comparison of Electricity Prices (2025), provincial utility and program pages.