Solar panels in
Edmonton.
This is where Stellar Upgrades started. Our office and our crew are based in Edmonton, where 235+ of our 535+ Alberta installs have gone in — master electricians fitting LONGi 500W panels and APsystems DS3 microinverters across the city since 2018.
Edmonton office: Unit 10, 6005 103A St NW, T6H 2J7. Not a sales franchise or a call centre — a local shop with in-house electricians. Drop by, or we'll come to you.
Edmonton is genuinely good for solar.
It surprises people, but Edmonton sits at 53.5°N and is one of the sunniest major cities in Canada. Long summer days, clear cold air, and a snow-shedding winter tilt add up to strong year-round production — and Alberta's retail-rate net metering turns that production into real bill credits.
At Edmonton's latitude, a well-oriented fixed rooftop array produces about 1,200 kWh per kW each year, with an optimal panel tilt near 43°. That's more sun over a year than either Toronto or Vancouver gets — cold temperatures actually raise panel efficiency, and a long-running NAIT study on its Edmonton campus pegs average annual snow loss at only ~5%. *$2.80/W is our cash / bring-your-own-financing price on a straightforward 7–8 kW install; smaller systems carry a per-watt premium.
System size, production & cost in Edmonton.
Real numbers for an Edmonton roof, based on the ~1,200 kWh per kW annual production baseline (NRCan PVWatts). Most Edmonton detached homes land on a 7–10 kW system. We size yours to your actual EPCOR usage history — not a generic package.
| System size | Est. annual production | Typical installed cost | Good fit for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 kW | ~6,000 kWh | $16,000–$20,000 | Smaller or energy-efficient Edmonton home |
| 7 kW | ~8,400 kWh | ~$19,600 | Typical Edmonton detached home |
| 10 kW | ~12,000 kWh | ~$28,000 | Larger home, or home with an EV |
| 15 kW | ~18,000 kWh | ~$42,000 | Large home + EV + electric heat |
Production figures are estimates at Edmonton's latitude (53.5°N) and a near-optimal roof; actual output depends on tilt, orientation and shading and is confirmed at your free assessment. Installed costs are cash / bring-your-own-financing at $2.80/W for straightforward installs and include critter guards and a lifetime leak-proof roof guarantee; smaller systems carry a per-watt premium. $0-down Financeit financing is available at a modest markup. A typical Edmonton home offsets the large majority of its annual electricity use with a well-sized system.
Edmonton solar, season by season.
Edmonton production is highly seasonal — long June days do the heavy lifting. That's exactly why net metering matters: your summer surplus banks as credits that carry you through the dark months, so a well-sized system still zeroes out most of the year.
| Season | Months | Share of annual output* | What's happening on your roof |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peak | May – Aug | ~55–60% | 16+ hour days, high sun angle — big surplus banked as credits |
| Shoulder | Mar–Apr & Sep–Oct | ~28–32% | Strong, balanced production; often near break-even with usage |
| Winter | Nov – Feb | ~10–12% | Short days & low sun; summer credits cover the gap |
*Seasonal split is a typical Edmonton estimate based on latitude and historical sun-hour patterns; your exact monthly profile depends on roof orientation and tilt. Under Alberta net metering, unused credits are reconciled annually — see our guide to how net metering works in Alberta.
How going solar in Edmonton actually works.
Edmonton has a clear, well-defined path to grid-connected solar through the City of Edmonton and EPCOR. The paperwork trips up DIYers and out-of-town installers — so we handle every step of it for you, in-house.
Design & sizing
We pull your EPCOR usage history and design an array sized to your roof, your bill, and Alberta's micro-generation rules (systems sized to your own annual consumption).
City of Edmonton permits
We file the electrical permit and Home Improvement Permit through the City's ePermits portal — electrical typically issues in 5–10 business days, building in 7–14. Flush-mounted rooftop panels generally don't need a separate development permit.
Install & inspection
Our in-house electricians install, then the work passes City of Edmonton electrical inspection — supervised by a Master Electrician on every job.
EPCOR micro-generation
We submit your micro-generation application to EPCOR Distribution, who set the interconnection agreement and swap in a free bi-directional meter — usually within 5–15 business days. You start earning credits.
Retail-rate net metering, no interconnection fees. Under Alberta's Micro-Generation Regulation (Alta Reg 27/2008), EPCOR credits the solar you export at the same retail rate you pay — and utilities cannot charge you for interconnection or the bi-directional meter. Summer surplus banks as credits that offset your winter usage; unused credits are paid out annually. Once your application is approved, EPCOR Distribution typically completes the bi-directional meter swap within 5–15 business days, and we manage the whole application for you.
Process and net-metering details reflect the City of Edmonton renewable energy / electrical permit requirements, EPCOR's micro-generation and net-metering program, and the Government of Alberta Micro-Generation Regulation. We confirm the exact permits and timeline for your address during your assessment.
Verified Google reviews from Edmonton & area homeowners who went solar, battery or EV with our local crew.
Engineered for Alberta winters.
Edmonton roofs see −30°C snaps, heavy snow load and summer hail. We don't install whatever's cheapest this month — every Edmonton job gets the same proven, tier-1 equipment, installed to handle exactly this climate.
Cold makes them better
Solar panels are more efficient in the cold. Edmonton's clear, frigid winter days produce strong output, and a steep roof tilt helps snow slide off so panels get back to work quickly.
Snow & shade won't stop it
Panel-level microinverters mean one snow-covered or shaded panel never drags down the rest of your array — ideal for Edmonton's mixed rooflines, trees and winter mornings.
Hail & snow-load rated
Tier-1 panels and ICC-certified mounts rated for Alberta snow load and hail, sealed with a lifetime leak-proof roof guarantee — no callbacks after the first chinook melt.
A closer look at our Edmonton installs.
Real Stellar rooftops across Edmonton & area — every one designed, permitted and installed by us. Tap any photo to see the full install.
Established-home rooftop
RooftopA clean array on an established Edmonton home, running down the main roof face right beside the backyard deck.
Suburban bungalow
SuburbanA suburban bungalow with panels tucked along the roofline — rows of similar homes behind it on a typical Edmonton street.
Aerial over a full roof
AerialA bigger system spread across several roof faces — we lay panels wherever the sun reaches, working neatly around vents and hips.
Acreage install
AcreageAn acreage just outside Edmonton — open exposure and no shade means strong, steady production across the whole array.
Drone view at dusk
DuskA finished install from above at dusk — black panels filling the south-facing planes on a home backing onto a neighbourhood pond.
Bungalow by the street
BungalowA tidy black-on-black array across an Edmonton bungalow — even spacing and clean edges that suit the street.
Every roof type, in every quadrant.
From century homes in Strathcona, Glenora and Westmount to new builds in Windermere, Keswick, Laurel and The Meadows, we've designed for nearly every Edmonton roof pitch and orientation — rooftop and ground-mount.
Each pocket of the city has its own quirks. Mature-area bungalows in Westmount, Allendale, Pleasantview and Beverly tend to offer simple, sunny gable roofs but often still run 100A electrical panels — we verify service capacity before we quote. Newer two-storeys in Terwillegar, Windermere, Heritage Valley and Chappelle frequently come solar-ready or pre-conduited from the builder. Under the heavy tree canopy of Glenora, Crestwood, Highlands and Bonnie Doon — and around the tall spruce of Mill Woods — panel-level DS3 microinverters stop a shaded panel from pulling the rest of the array down with it. And on larger Riverbend-area and edge-of-city lots, a ground mount at the ideal tilt can out-produce the roof.
Your Edmonton electricity setup
Wires (distribution): EPCOR Distribution. Default retailer: EPCOR Energy — if you've never signed a competitive contract, you're billed the Rate of Last Resort, Alberta's no-contract default, which superseded the old RRO on Jan 1, 2025. Alberta is deregulated, so you can choose any retailer — retail-rate net metering works the same regardless. Surplus solar banks as credits that offset your winter bills.
Financing for Edmonton homeowners
$0-down financing through Financeit, cash purchase at our best $2.80/W pricing, or mortgage roll-in at renewal. CEIP property-tax financing isn't currently offered inside Edmonton, but nearby Beaumont (3.5%) and Spruce Grove (3.5% plus a 7.5% tax rebate) have active CEIP — see our financing page.
A local shop, not a sales franchise.
Edmonton is our home base — 235+ of our 535+ Alberta installs sit inside the city itself. That means a real local team you can reach, and accountability long after the panels are on.
Master Electrician on every job
Installs done by our in-house certified electricians, supervised by a Master Electrician. Zero subcontractors handed your roof.
Here since 2018
Years of Edmonton installs and a permanent local office — not a brand that parachutes in for a season and disappears.
We do the paperwork
City of Edmonton permits, inspection, and the full EPCOR micro-generation interconnection — handled for you, start to finish.
Honest sizing, real numbers
We size to your actual EPCOR usage and tell you if solar doesn't make sense. No generic packages, no pressure.
5.0★ and follow-up
Edmonton homeowners rate us 5.0 on Google — and we call clients a year or two later just to confirm the system is still performing.
One crew, three services
Solar, battery and EV chargers from the same electricians — so it's all designed to work together on your panel.
Three services. One Edmonton crew.
Most Edmonton homeowners start with solar, then add a battery or EV charger later. Because the same in-house team does all three, everything is designed to work together on your panel — no second contractor, no mismatched wiring.
Solar Panels
LONGi 500W + APsystems DS3, from $2.80/W installed. Retail-rate EPCOR net metering banks your summer surplus for winter.
Solar details →Battery Backup
EP Cube whole-home battery for seamless backup. Keep heat, fridge and lights running through an Edmonton winter outage.
Battery details →EV Chargers
Wallbox Pulsar Plus, 40A ($3,499) or 48A ($3,999) installed. Pair with solar for near-free EV charging at home.
EV charger details →See if solar makes sense for your place
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Solar, battery & EV charging in Edmonton — answered.
Local office. Greater Edmonton coverage.
Stellar Upgrades — Edmonton
Unit 10, 6005 103A St NW, Edmonton, AB T6H 2J7
Phone: (780) 200-5265 · info@stellarupgrades.ca
We install across Edmonton and the surrounding region from this office — same in-house crew, same equipment, same Master Electrician oversight. Nearby communities we also serve:
Official Edmonton solar resources.
We'd rather you check the facts than take our word for it. Here are the primary sources for Edmonton permitting, EPCOR interconnection and Alberta's net-metering rules — plus our own in-depth guides.
Ready to go solar
in Edmonton?
Free 15-minute assessment. If the math doesn't work, we'll tell you.
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