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Solar in Saskatoon

Saskatoon is split between Saskatoon Light & Power in the older core and SaskPower in newer neighbourhoods, so check which one is on your bill. Saskatoon gets lots of sun. The city runs a property-tax loan that covers solar panels.

Sample system
13.3 kW
31 panels, $180/month bill
Year-1 savings
$1,745
Pays back in
19.0 years
Not recommended
Output per kW
1,223 kWh
a year, our model

Month by month

What a 13.3 kW system makes in Saskatoon

16,306 kWh a year, kWh per month. Summer covers far more than you use; winter covers little.

Your utility: SaskPower

Saskatoon Light & Power serves the older core of the city and SaskPower serves newer areas. Saskatoon Light & Power isn't in our list, so we use SaskPower rates. Check your bill.

SaskPower net metering: exports credited at 7.5¢ per kWh until March 31, 2029. 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.

SaskPower rates and solar

What it costs

At $2.60–$3.27 per watt installed, the sample 13.3 kW system runs about $34,658–$43,589 before rebates. Source

Programs

Rebates and loans for Saskatoon homes

SaskatoonHome Energy Loan Program (HELP)City loan of $1,000 to $40,000 (up to $60,000 for deep retrofits) for upgrades including solar PV, repaid on your property taxes over 5, 10 or 20 years. 2026 rates are 3.24% to 4.83%, plus a $750 admin fee. The City listed it as accepting applications in 2026.

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

Questions

Solar in Saskatoon: FAQ

Is solar worth it in Saskatoon?
For our sample Saskatoon home with a $180 monthly bill, solar rates as "not recommended": about $1,745 saved in the first year and a payback of 19.0 years. Your roof, shade and usage decide the real answer.
How much do solar panels cost in Saskatoon?
Installed prices in Saskatchewan typically run $2.60 to $3.27 per watt, so a 13.3 kW system is roughly $34,658 to $43,589 before rebates.
How much electricity do solar panels make in Saskatoon?
In our model, each kW of well-placed panels makes about 1,223 kWh a year here. Output in December is a fraction of June’s.
Does SaskPower credit solar power I send to the grid?
SaskPower net metering: exports credited at 7.5¢ per kWh until March 31, 2029. 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 Saskatoon?
Locally: Home Energy Loan Program (HELP). Check each program’s current status before you sign.

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

Your roof

Check your Saskatoon home

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

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