Updated April 2026
Solar Panel Grants & Incentives in Canada (2026)
Up to CA$10,000 in Ontario & BC
There are currently 4 active solar incentives available in Canada. Ontario & BC: up to CA$10,000 solar + battery; CGHAP for low-income.
Active Incentives
Ontario Home Renovation Savings Program (HRSP)
Value
Up to CA$5,000 for solar + CA$5,000 for battery = CA$10,000 total
Ontario rebates of up to CA$5,000 for solar PV (CA$1,000/kW) plus up to CA$5,000 for battery storage — a combined maximum of CA$10,000. Extended to November 2026.
Eligibility criteria
- Ontario residential homeowner
- Solar system must be for load displacement (not net-metered export)
- Must use a Save on Energy participating retailer
- Programme extended to November 2026
How to apply
Apply through the Save on Energy portal at saveonenergy.ca. A participating retailer will guide you through the application process.
Things to know
CA$1,000/kW for solar up to CA$5,000 (5 kW max) plus CA$5,000 for battery storage. The load displacement focus means the system is primarily sized to offset your own consumption rather than export. This is currently the most generous single provincial solar incentive in Canada.
Last verified: 6 April 2026
BC Hydro Solar & Battery Rebate
Value
CA$5,000 for solar + CA$5,000 for battery = CA$10,000 total
BC Hydro offers CA$5,000 for solar PV and CA$5,000 for battery storage for residential customers. From June 2026, a new Home Performance Contractor Network (HPCN) installer requirement applies.
Eligibility criteria
- BC Hydro residential customer
- Must use an approved installer (HPCN-registered from June 2026)
- Solar system installed at your primary residence
How to apply
Apply through BC Hydro at bchydro.com/powersmart. From June 2026, installers must be HPCN-registered — confirm your installer's registration before signing a contract.
Things to know
A new self-generation rate structure from BC Hydro takes effect July 2026 — check bchydro.com for updated net metering/export credit terms alongside the rebate.
Last verified: 6 April 2026
Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program (CGHAP)
Value
Free installation for eligible households (income-qualified)
Federal programme providing free direct-install retrofits for low-to-median-income households. CA$800M budget. Solar coverage varies by province and delivery partner.
Eligibility criteria
- Low-to-median income household
- Eligibility assessed by programme delivery partners
- Solar PV coverage depends on province and delivery partner
How to apply
Contact Natural Resources Canada or your provincial delivery partner. Check nrcan.gc.ca for CGHAP details and local delivery organisations.
Things to know
CGHAP replaced the Canada Greener Homes Grant (closed Feb 2024) and focuses on lower-income households. Solar PV inclusion varies by province and delivery partner — insulation and heat pumps are more common. Confirm solar eligibility with your local delivery partner.
Last verified: 6 April 2026
Net Metering (varies by province)
Value
Retail rate credits (~CA$0.10–0.17/kWh in most provinces); ~7–9¢/kWh in Quebec
Most Canadian provinces allow net metering for solar owners, crediting exported electricity against future bills. Quebec credits at avoided-cost rate (~7–9¢/kWh). Ontario, BC, and most others credit at retail rate.
Eligibility criteria
- Available in Ontario, BC, Alberta, Quebec, and most other provinces
- Must be connected to the utility grid with an eligible solar system
- Alberta allows net billing but not full net metering
How to apply
Contact your local utility to apply for a net metering agreement. Requirements vary by province.
Things to know
BC Hydro is introducing a new self-generation rate structure from July 2026 — verify current terms before installing.
Last verified: 6 April 2026
Closed Schemes
Canada Greener Homes Grant
Closed to new applications in February 2024 (oversubscribed). Final documentation deadline was December 2025. Replaced by CGHAP for lower-income households.
The Greener Homes Grant closed February 2024 due to being oversubscribed. The interest-free loan also closed October 2025. The CGHAP programme continues for lower-income households.
Frequently Asked Questions
What solar incentives are available in Canada in 2026?
The Canada Greener Homes Grant is closed, but two major provincial programmes now offer significant support: Ontario's Home Renovation Savings Program (up to CA$5,000 solar + CA$5,000 battery = CA$10,000, extended to Nov 2026) and BC Hydro's rebate (CA$5,000 solar + CA$5,000 battery = CA$10,000). Low-income households nationally can access the Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program (CGHAP).
Is the Canada Greener Homes Grant still available?
No — the Greener Homes Grant closed to new applications in February 2024 and the loan programme closed in October 2025. The replacement programme is CGHAP (Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program) for low-to-median income households, plus strong provincial programmes in Ontario and BC.
Calculate your cost after grants
Use our calculators to estimate your installation cost, then apply the grants above to see your real net cost and payback period.
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Disclaimer: Grant information is provided for guidance only. Eligibility criteria, amounts, and availability change frequently. Always verify current details at the official scheme pages before making financial decisions. Solar Estimator is not responsible for changes to grant schemes after the last verified date shown above.