Solar in Prince Edward Island
What a typical 7 kW rooftop system generates and saves in Prince Edward Island, from NRCan sun data and the local power rate. A planning estimate, not a quote.
Based on 1190 kWh per kW per year of sun in Prince Edward Island, a 18¢ per kWh rate, and $2.90 per watt installed.
In Prince Edward Island, the payback is reasonable. PEI has decent sun and one of the higher power rates, so the savings per kilowatt-hour are strong.
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.
Prince Edward Island solar questions
Is solar worth it in Prince Edward Island?
PEI has decent sun and one of the higher power rates, so the savings per kilowatt-hour are strong. A typical 7 kW system in Prince Edward Island generates about 8,330 kWh a year and saves roughly $1,499, paying back in about 13.5 years against an install cost near $20,300.
How much do solar panels cost in Prince Edward Island?
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 Prince Edward Island get for solar?
NRCan puts Prince Edward Island's photovoltaic potential near 1190 kWh per kW of panels per year (Charlottetown). 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, Alberta, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick. Or see the full estimator.