Solar in Newfoundland and Labrador
What a typical 7 kW rooftop system generates and saves in Newfoundland and Labrador, from NRCan sun data and the local power rate. A planning estimate, not a quote.
Based on 982 kWh per kW per year of sun in Newfoundland and Labrador, a 14¢ per kWh rate, and $2.90 per watt installed.
In Newfoundland and Labrador, the payback is on the long side. St. John's is one of the cloudiest cities in the country, so generation is the lowest here; a moderate rate keeps it from being hopeless, but it is the weakest case.
Want to try a different system size? The full estimator lets you change the kilowatts and switch provinces. Remember this uses a provincial average; your roof, your exact rate, net metering, and any rebates will shift the numbers, so get two or three local quotes.
Newfoundland and Labrador solar questions
Is solar worth it in Newfoundland and Labrador?
St. John's is one of the cloudiest cities in the country, so generation is the lowest here; a moderate rate keeps it from being hopeless, but it is the weakest case. A typical 7 kW system in Newfoundland and Labrador generates about 6,874 kWh a year and saves roughly $962, paying back in about 21.1 years against an install cost near $20,300.
How much do solar panels cost in Newfoundland and Labrador?
At about $2.90 per watt installed (2.40 to 3.50 is the typical Canadian range), a 7 kW system runs around $20,300 before any rebates or low-interest loans.
How much sun does Newfoundland and Labrador get for solar?
NRCan puts Newfoundland and Labrador's photovoltaic potential near 982 kWh per kW of panels per year (St. John's). That is the figure behind the generation estimate; your roof's tilt and shading move it up or down.
Sources
Sun from NRCan photovoltaic potential, rate from the Canada Energy Regulator and provincial utilities, cost from 2026 Canadian guides. Last reviewed 2026-06-23. This is a planning estimate, not a quote. It uses a provincial average for sun and electricity price; your roof, shading, tilt, exact utility rate, net-metering rules, financing, and any rebates will change the result. Get two or three quotes from local installers before deciding. Figures last reviewed on the verified date.
Other provinces: Saskatchewan, Prince Edward Island, Alberta, Nova Scotia. Or see the full estimator.