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Solar in London
London Hydro serves the city. London has a large stock of detached homes on reasonably sized lots, and many have roofs with room for a full-size system. Mature tree canopy in older neighbourhoods can cut output, so a shade check matters here.
- Sample system
- 7.7 kW
- 18 panels, $180/month bill
- Year-1 savings
- $1,542
- Pays back in
- 12.0 years
- Good fit
- Output per kW
- 1,082 kWh
- a year, our model
Month by month
What a 7.7 kW system makes in London
8,375 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: London Hydro
Net metering, 1:1 credits, 12-month rollover. Power you send to the grid earns a credit against power you buy later.
London Hydro rates and solarWhat it costs
At $2.42–$3.05 per watt installed, the sample 7.7 kW system runs about $18,731–$23,607 before rebates. Source
Programs
Rebates and loans for London homes
Programs change often. See all incentives and what’s changed.
Questions
Solar in London: FAQ
- Is solar worth it in London?
- For our sample London home with a $180 monthly bill, solar rates as "good fit": about $1,542 saved in the first year and a payback of 12.0 years. Your roof, shade and usage decide the real answer.
- How much do solar panels cost in London?
- Installed prices in Ontario typically run $2.42 to $3.05 per watt, so a 7.7 kW system is roughly $18,731 to $23,607 before rebates.
- How much electricity do solar panels make in London?
- In our model, each kW of well-placed panels makes about 1,082 kWh a year here. Output in December is a fraction of June’s.
- Does London Hydro credit solar power I send to the grid?
- Net metering, 1:1 credits, 12-month rollover. Power you send to the grid earns a credit against power you buy later.
- Are there solar rebates or loans in London?
- There’s no city program we can confirm, but Ontario homes may qualify for: Home Renovation Savings Program — solar, Home Renovation Savings Program — battery. Check current status before you sign.
Savings use the SolarMyBill model for a sample home with a $180 monthly bill on London Hydro’s default plan, sized for best payback.