Zero-out your farm's power bill.
Ground-mount solar systems purpose-built for Alberta farms, ranches, and acreages. LONGi Hi-MO X10 650W panels. Class 43.2 accelerated depreciation. Master Electrician install. One farmer cut a $600–$800/month bill to zero.
Real Alberta farms. Real $0 bills.
Every install shown here is ours. No stock photos. No renderings. Real Alberta operators who asked us to eliminate their power bill and gave us the photos to prove it worked.
Got quotes from multiple companies. Chose Stellar Upgrades for the detailed proposal and fair pricing. Finished system produces exactly what we projected — now offsetting the entire operation's power use.— Horse farm owner, near Blackfalds
"So thrilled with this company! Our system was installed over a year ago and it was the best decision we ever made. We used to pay $600–$800 in bills, but now we pay nothing to the utility company! PJ and Jordan were incredibly helpful throughout the entire process."— Patt Gunn · ★★★★★ Google Review
Captured mid-winter with snow on the ground and crop stubble in the background. Proof that ground-mount systems produce through Alberta's hardest months — cold actually boosts panel efficiency.— Acreage install, rural Alberta
A quick look at a completed Stellar farm install. This is what 16 panels of LONGi Hi-MO X10 650W looks like on an Alberta acreage — sized to eliminate the monthly power bill for a smaller operation or rural home.— Farm install video · Rural Alberta
Want your farm next?
Book My Free Farm Assessment →Ground-mount beats roof-mount for farms.
A farm install is not just a bigger residential install. The economics, the racking, the panel selection, and the tax treatment are all different. Here's why it matters:
Ground-mount = unlimited space
Farms have land. Roof-mount systems are capped by available roof area — typically 6-12 kW on a residential home. Ground-mount lets us size the system to match your actual consumption, whether that's 15 kW or 30 kW+. No compromise on production.
650W panels, not 500W
Residential installs use LONGi Hi-MO 7 500W (optimized for tight roof space). Farm ground-mounts use the LONGi Hi-MO X10 650W — physically larger, higher output per panel, optimized for open land. Same Tier-1 manufacturer, same 30-year warranty, better economics per rack.
Class 43.2 depreciation
Solar equipment for farm operations qualifies for accelerated capital cost allowance under CCA Class 43.2 — effectively letting you write off the full system cost faster than a typical depreciation schedule. Significant tax advantage. Full section below.
Microinverters, not string
Most farm installers switch to string inverters on larger systems to cut cost. We use APsystems DS3 microinverters on every panel — farm and residential alike. Each panel independent. No single point of failure. Panel-level monitoring through the EMA app. Longer warranty, higher energy yield.
Built for Alberta ground conditions
FastRX ground-mount racking rated for Alberta snow loads and wind. Proper soil testing, frost-line footings, engineered layout. Not a DIY kit — this is professional structural work on your property for the next 30 years.
Honest scale assessment
Not every farm should go solar. Operations with very low electricity consumption, heavy shading, or short land-tenure plans may not hit payback. We'll tell you before you sign anything. That's why we decline about 10% of assessments — better than selling you something that doesn't work.
Every kilowatt-hour you use qualifies.
Farm solar doesn't have to power one specific thing — Alberta's net metering program credits every kWh you export against every kWh you import. Whatever you're running, solar can offset.
Grain Operations
Aeration fans, grain drying, augers, grain bins. Harvest-season load spikes that normally blow up your bill.
Cattle & Livestock
Water heaters, heat lamps, ventilation, lighting, feed grinders. Year-round load that solar covers cleanly.
Irrigation & Wells
Pivot irrigation, well pumps, pressure systems. Solar production peaks in summer when irrigation runs hardest.
Shop & Outbuildings
Heated shops, welders, air compressors, lighting, workshop equipment. Big winter loads offset by summer credits.
Farmhouse & Residence
Your home load runs alongside everything else. One system covers house, shop, and barn together.
EV Chargers
Adding a Wallbox Pulsar Plus to your shop? Solar covers your charging cost too. Free electricity for your truck.
What we install on Alberta farms.
Every component is Tier-1, warranty-backed, and chosen for Alberta's climate. See our full warranty coverage page for complete terms.
LONGi Hi-MO X10
HPBC 2.0 cell technology. ≥87.4% output at year 30. 1% first-year degradation. World's largest solar manufacturer. Built for ground-mount scale.
APsystems DS3
Panel-level monitoring via EMA app. 97% efficiency, dual MPPT. Each panel independent — one shaded or damaged panel doesn't take down the string.
FastRX Ground Mount
Rated for Alberta snow load (90+ PSF) and wind (140+ mph). Proper soil testing, frost-line footings, engineered layout for your site conditions.
Workmanship
5-year standard workmanship, 10-year Premium available. Red Seal Master Electrician signs off every install. 100% in-house crews. No subcontracting.
Federal & Provincial tax advantages for incorporated farms.
If your farm operates as a taxable Canadian corporation, you may qualify for two significant federal tax benefits on a solar install — the Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit (CT ITC) and CCA Class 43.2 accelerated depreciation. Together, these can materially compress your system's after-tax payback. Here's what's actually true, without the marketing spin.
CT ITC — up to 30% refundable credit
A federal refundable tax credit on the capital cost of new clean technology equipment (solar panels, inverters, batteries, wiring). The rate is 20% by default, or 30% if your installer complies with federal prevailing-wage and apprenticeship labour requirements. Available for equipment made available for use between March 28, 2023 and December 31, 2034. Phase-out begins in 2034.
Class 43.2 — accelerated CCA
Qualifying clean energy equipment falls into CCA Class 43.2 (50% declining-balance rate) versus the slower schedules for typical farm capital. The Accelerated Investment Incentive (AII) can enhance the first-year deduction. One important detail — if you claim the CT ITC, the CCA is calculated on the post-credit cost, not the gross system price.
Eligibility — incorporation required
Both programs are restricted to taxable Canadian corporations, partnerships whose partners are all taxable Canadian corporations, and certain REITs. Sole proprietorships, unincorporated farms, and individuals do not qualify. If you're thinking about solar and haven't incorporated your farm, it's worth a conversation with your accountant before signing a contract.
Payback impact — significant but case-specific
For incorporated farms capturing both the CT ITC and accelerated CCA, after-tax payback can be meaningfully shorter than the same system on a residential basis. Exactly how much shorter depends on your tax rate, your operation's income, and whether your installer qualifies for the full 30% rate. We'll model your specific numbers during the assessment — no templated figures.
If your farm isn't incorporated — these federal tax programs don't apply, but solar still delivers direct bill offset through Alberta's net metering program, and you can finance through CEIP (property-tax financing, available in many Alberta municipalities) or Financeit ($0 down). The equipment, install quality, and warranty are identical. We'll give you an honest quote either way.
This is a summary — not tax advice. The CT ITC, Class 43.2 rules, labour compliance requirements, and eligibility criteria are complex and subject to Canada Revenue Agency interpretation. Always verify specific tax treatment with your accountant before making financial decisions based on projected credits or depreciation. Stellar Upgrades installs CT ITC and Class 43.2-qualifying equipment — only your accountant can confirm how the programs apply to your specific operation.
200 km of farms served from Edmonton.
We serve farms, ranches, and acreages across a 200-kilometre radius from our Edmonton office. Blackfalds, Red Deer, Leduc County, Camrose, Wetaskiwin, Ponoka, Stony Plain, Spruce Grove, Vegreville, St. Paul, Lacombe, Sylvan Lake, and everything in between.
If you're outside 200 km, we still want to talk — large farm projects often justify the travel. Call us at (780) 200-5265 or book an assessment below and we'll be honest about whether we're the right fit.
Questions farmers actually ask.
Let's see what
solar could do
for your farm.
We'll review your operation's electricity consumption, look at your land and shading, and build a ground-mount design with real numbers. If the math doesn't work for your operation, we'll tell you straight.
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A Stellar team member will contact you within 24 hours to schedule your free on-site farm assessment. No pressure, no obligation.
Your farm's last power bill starts the day we install.
LONGi X10 650W panels. Red Seal Master Electrician installation. Class 43.2 tax advantage. 15+ farm installs across Alberta and counting.
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