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Solar in Saint John

Most of Saint John is served by Saint John Energy, a municipal utility, rather than NB Power. Fog off the Bay of Fundy can reduce output on some days. Ask your utility about its net metering terms before you sign.

Sample system
10.8 kW
25 panels, $180/month bill
Year-1 savings
$1,828
Pays back in
15.5 years
Marginal
Output per kW
1,027 kWh
a year, our model

Month by month

What a 10.8 kW system makes in Saint John

11,039 kWh a year, kWh per month. Summer covers far more than you use; winter covers little. Credits from summer carry into winter (12 months).

Your utility: NB Power

Saint John Energy serves most of the city. It isn't in our list, so we use NB Power rates. Check your bill.

NB Power net metering: credits reset every March 31. Power you send to the grid earns a credit against power you buy later.

NB Power rates and solar

What it costs

At $2.60–$3.27 per watt installed, the sample 10.8 kW system runs about $27,950–$35,153 before rebates. Source

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Questions

Solar in Saint John: FAQ

Is solar worth it in Saint John?
For our sample Saint John home with a $180 monthly bill, solar rates as "marginal": about $1,828 saved in the first year and a payback of 15.5 years. Your roof, shade and usage decide the real answer.
How much do solar panels cost in Saint John?
Installed prices in New Brunswick typically run $2.60 to $3.27 per watt, so a 10.8 kW system is roughly $27,950 to $35,153 before rebates.
How much electricity do solar panels make in Saint John?
In our model, each kW of well-placed panels makes about 1,027 kWh a year here. Output in December is a fraction of June’s.
Does NB Power credit solar power I send to the grid?
NB Power net metering: credits reset every March 31. Power you send to the grid earns a credit against power you buy later.
Are there solar rebates or loans in Saint John?
We don’t know of an open rebate for Saint John 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 NB Power’s default plan, sized for best payback.

Your roof

Check your Saint John home

Your roof from above, your bill, your utility. About a minute.

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