Solar + battery installation in Quebec
Battery-coupled solar is the package that closes most often in Quebec. Federal Clean Tech ITC (30%) on storage stacks with provincial net metering. Free quote, ~2 minutes.
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- Average system size
- $3.00/W
- Average cost (CAD)
- 18 yrs
- Average payback
- 30+
- Local installers
Why solar in Quebec
TODO-CONTENT-INTRO-QC - Quebec is set to launch a 2026 provincial solar incentive expected to cover up to ~40% of installed system costs - a major flip from the historical "low-rate, slow-payback" QC market. Combined with the federal Clean Technology ITC (30%) on battery storage and Hydro-Québec net metering, solar + battery installs become substantially more attractive than they have been historically.
Incentives & rebates
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Hydro-Québec LogisVert Solar Grant
Hydro-Québec's residential solar grant pays CA$1,000 per kW of installed solar capacity, covering up to 40% of eligible project costs (typically CA$5,000-CA$6,000 in rebate for a residential system). Eligible installations must be completed on or after June 30, 2025, and homeowners have 9 months from the installation date to apply through the LogisVert portal. Hydro-Québec projects this brings typical residential payback from 25-30 years down to roughly 10-12 years.
Hydro-Québec Net Metering
Hydro-Québec offers net metering for self-consumption: surplus solar is credited in kWh against future bills. The capacity limit was raised from 50 kW to 1 MW (a 20x increase) in 2026, well above any residential need. Surplus credits reset every 24 months on March 31 of the even year following enrollment; any unused balance at reset is paid out at the wholesale rate (~6¢/kWh). Because Hydro-Québec retail rates are among the lowest in North America, the per-kWh bill-offset value is materially less than in Ontario or Alberta.
Federal Programs (Greener Homes Loan & Affordability Program)
The Canada Greener Homes Loan (interest-free up to $40,000) stopped accepting new applications on October 2, 2025 - only previously approved loans are still being funded. Its replacement, the Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program (CGHAP), launched in September 2025 and delivers no-cost retrofits through provincial partners for low- to median-income households; solar PV is federally eligible but each province sets its own technology list. Canada still has no federal investment tax credit equivalent to the U.S. ITC for residential solar.
Net metering: Hydro-Québec Net Metering
TODO-CONTENT-QC-NET - Hydro-Québec net metering credits excess solar at the retail rate. With QC residential rates among the lowest in North America, the bill-offset value per kWh is materially less than in Ontario or Alberta.
Related Quebec resources
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How payback works in Quebec
- System cost
- $21,000
- Estimated net cost
- $21,000
- Estimated payback
- ~13.0 years
- 25-year net savings
- ~$19,500
These figures are illustrative; your actual quote reflects your roof, sun exposure, and local utility rates.
Cities we serve in Quebec
52cities with vetted local solar + battery installers.
- Montreal
- Quebec City
- Laval
- Gatineau
- Longueuil
- Sherbrooke
- Trois-Rivières
- Lévis
- Saguenay
- Terrebonne
- Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
- Brossard
- Repentigny
- Drummondville
- Saint-Jérôme
- Granby
- Saint-Hyacinthe
- Blainville
- Mirabel
- Châteauguay
- Shawinigan
- Mascouche
- Dollard-des-Ormeaux
- Saint-Eustache
- Rimouski
- Victoriaville
- Vaudreuil-Dorion
- Boucherville
- Salaberry-de-Valleyfield
- Sorel-Tracy
- Pointe-Claire
- Sainte-Julie
- Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville
- Beloeil
- Rouyn-Noranda
- Côte-Saint-Luc
- Saint-Georges
- Val-d'Or
- Saint-Constant
- Alma
- Magog
- Thetford Mines
- Sept-Îles
- Saint-Lambert
- Baie-Comeau
- Saint-Lazare
- Joliette
- Mont-Royal
- Kirkland
- Westmount
- Beaconsfield
- Mont-Saint-Hilaire
Frequently asked questions
Are solar panels worth it in Quebec?
TODO-CONTENT-QC-FAQ-WORTH - Quebec has the lowest electricity rates in Canada (~$0.07/kWh from Hydro-Québec), which makes solar-only payback longer than in other provinces. Battery storage often makes the bigger difference, both for outage resilience and to capture the federal Clean Technology ITC (30%).
What incentives are available in Quebec?
TODO-CONTENT-QC-FAQ-INC - The federal Clean Technology ITC (30%) applies to battery storage. Provincial programs change frequently; verify what is active before purchase.
How does net metering work in Quebec?
TODO-CONTENT-QC-FAQ-NEM - Hydro-Québec credits excess solar at the retail rate, but residential rates are among the lowest in North America so the export value is limited.