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Solar in Brandon

Manitoba Hydro serves Brandon. Southwestern Manitoba is one of the sunnier parts of the Prairies. As in Winnipeg, low rates mean long payback, so check the numbers before you commit.

Sample system
8.6 kW
20 panels, $180/month bill
Year-1 savings
$1,028
Pays back in
20.9 years
Not recommended
Output per kW
1,216 kWh
a year, our model

Month by month

What a 8.6 kW system makes in Brandon

10,457 kWh a year, kWh per month. Summer covers far more than you use; winter covers little.

Your utility: Manitoba Hydro

Manitoba Hydro net billing: exports credited at 7.173¢ per kWh. Power you send to the grid earns a credit per kWh, usually worth less than what you pay to buy power, so using solar as it’s made is worth more.

Manitoba Hydro rates and solar

What it costs

At $2.60–$3.27 per watt installed, the sample 8.6 kW system runs about $22,360–$28,122 before rebates. Source

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Questions

Solar in Brandon: FAQ

Is solar worth it in Brandon?
For our sample Brandon home with a $180 monthly bill, solar rates as "not recommended": about $1,028 saved in the first year and a payback of 20.9 years. Your roof, shade and usage decide the real answer.
How much do solar panels cost in Brandon?
Installed prices in Manitoba typically run $2.60 to $3.27 per watt, so a 8.6 kW system is roughly $22,360 to $28,122 before rebates.
How much electricity do solar panels make in Brandon?
In our model, each kW of well-placed panels makes about 1,216 kWh a year here. Output in December is a fraction of June’s.
Does Manitoba Hydro credit solar power I send to the grid?
Manitoba Hydro net billing: exports credited at 7.173¢ per kWh. Power you send to the grid earns a credit per kWh, usually worth less than what you pay to buy power, so using solar as it’s made is worth more.
Are there solar rebates or loans in Brandon?
We don’t know of an open rebate for Brandon homes right now. The federal Greener Homes grant and loan are closed to new applicants.

Savings use the SolarMyBill model for a sample home with a $180 monthly bill on Manitoba Hydro’s default plan, sized for best payback.

Your roof

Check your Brandon home

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