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Solar in Gatineau

Hydro-Québec serves Gatineau. It gets about the same sun as Ottawa across the river, but pays Quebec's much lower electricity rates. That makes payback far longer than for a similar home in Ottawa.

Sample system
19.4 kW
45 panels, $180/month bill
Year-1 savings
$1,773
Pays back in
18.1 years
Not recommended
Output per kW
943 kWh
a year, our model

Month by month

What a 19.4 kW system makes in Gatineau

18,253 kWh a year, kWh per month. Summer covers far more than you use; winter covers little. Credits from summer carry into winter (24 months).

Your utility: Hydro-Québec

Hydro-Québec net metering: kWh banked for 24 months. Power you send to the grid earns a credit against power you buy later.

Hydro-Québec rates and solar

What it costs

At $2.60–$3.27 per watt installed, the sample 19.4 kW system runs about $50,310–$63,275 before rebates. Source

Programs

Rebates and loans for Gatineau homes

QuebecHydro-Québec solar grant (LogisVert)$1,000 per installed kW, up to 40% of eligible costs, through LogisVert. The system needs Hydro-Québec’s connection approval first.

Programs change often. See all incentives and what’s changed.

Questions

Solar in Gatineau: FAQ

Is solar worth it in Gatineau?
For our sample Gatineau home with a $180 monthly bill, solar rates as "not recommended": about $1,773 saved in the first year and a payback of 18.1 years. Your roof, shade and usage decide the real answer.
How much do solar panels cost in Gatineau?
Installed prices in Quebec typically run $2.60 to $3.27 per watt, so a 19.4 kW system is roughly $50,310 to $63,275 before rebates.
How much electricity do solar panels make in Gatineau?
In our model, each kW of well-placed panels makes about 943 kWh a year here. Output in December is a fraction of June’s.
Does Hydro-Québec credit solar power I send to the grid?
Hydro-Québec net metering: kWh banked for 24 months. Power you send to the grid earns a credit against power you buy later.
Are there solar rebates or loans in Gatineau?
There’s no city program we can confirm, but Quebec homes may qualify for: Hydro-Québec solar grant (LogisVert). Check current status before you sign.

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

Your roof

Check your Gatineau home

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

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