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Solar Panel Cost in Pointe-Claire, QC (2026)

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7 kW
Average system size
$3.00/W
Average cost (CAD)
18 yrs
Average payback
30+
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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