Hamilton - Go Solar and Save!
Rebates, Sunshine, Net Metering, Financing
How much was your last electric bill?
Our clients offset their electric bills by a significant amount!
We always provide a cash flow analysis to understand your expected monthly savings compared to your monthly costs so you can make an informed decision
So what’s the weather like for Solar?
Hamilton, Ontario
2111 hours of yearly sun
301 days of measurable sunshine
Going Solar is within your reach
The first step is to get a FREE SOLAR ASSESSMENT. We will do a preliminary design, estimate the amount of electricity you can produce using fancy software (it’s so fancy it even predicts the weather impact) and calculate your monthly savings. All you have to do is hear us out.
From PEI to Ontario, our Solar Community is pretty happy!
Our Hamilton franchise was the
2024 Consumer’s Choice Award Winner!
Read more about this award here.
Take it from our clients:
Not convinced yet?
There are Rebates, the Sunly Advantage, Reviews and a whole library of info to help you out below.
Are there solar rebates available in Ontario?
The Canada Greener Homes Grant currently offers;
*Up to $5000.00 in rebates
*Rebates are subject to change at any time and some conditions apply. Please visit the Government of Canada’s website for the most up-to date information.
Multiple Options for Financing Exist
The Canada Greeners Homes Loan provides Interest free loans of up to $40,000 with a repayment term of 10 years.
Some banks also offer green energy specific financing:
Since 2008 we have seen an average electricity cost increase of 4.88% per kWh annually in Ontario.
Energy Charge: $0.10-0.18 per kWh
Fixed monthly charges: $30.14/ month
Net Metering in Hamilton gives equal credits for the excess electricity produced from your solar system up to your total annual usage.
For up to date rates please visit alectra utilities to learn more.
The Sunly Advantage
0% Financing
A SYSTEM THAT IS $3,200 CHEAPER TODAY COULD END UP COSTING YOU $1,600 MORE OVER YOUR LIFETIME.
How do your other quotes stack up?
Critter Guard
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Structural Engineering
Plan for the new expected load on your roof
Flashing
4 levels of protection against your roof leaking
Hamilton Solar Power
Residential Solar Installation & Maintenance in Hamilton, Ontario
Solar panels in Hamilton just make sense. Hamilton is a prime candidate for solar power and it’s definitely worth considering if you’re looking to reduce your environmental impact and save on your electricity bill.
You can make it even better by helping develop a more sustainable energy future through Solar and taking advantage of the options available for solar power in Hamilton.
Hamilton Solar Power Grants & Rebates
Unfortunately, there are currently no provincial wide or local rebate programs available to residents of Hamilton.
However, Sunly can help you navigate the intricacies of securing a local loan for solar panels in Ontario. Please reach out for more information!
It’s worth noting that business can take advantage of a Federal Tax Provision for Clean Energy Equipment.
On average, Ontario solar power systems would produce 1,100 kWh/year
Ontario is one of the provinces with the best potential for producing solar energy.
Hamilton especially is located in a great position with some of the highest capability of capturing solar energy throughout the year.
In Hamilton, you can expect to produce about 1,100 kWh/year for every kW of a solar system installed.
How Much Sun Does Hamilton Get?
Every year, Hamilton gets approximately 2066 hours of sunlight. 305 days out of the year are sunny with the sun shining 44% of the time.
This makes Hamilton a prime candidate for solar power and solar panels a great option for Hamilton residents.
Net Metering in Hamilton
Peak Time of Use Energy Charge: 15.1¢/kWh
Ontario, there is currently a net metering program available. This makes it possible to connect your Hamilton solar system to the grid with excess energy credits being carried forward every month. The benefit of this program is that you can use these credits during the darker winter months when your Hamilton solar panels aren’t capturing as much sunlight.
Why Choose Sunly for Your Hamilton Solar Panel Installation?
Sunly is a leader in residential solar installation and maintenance, serving customers across Canada. Sunly’s mission is to power energy independence. We are focused on delivering affordable, renewable, and reliable energy solutions. Our solar services provide economic savings and the peace of mind that you know how much your electricity will cost you in the future.
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It's a great idea to install solar panels in Ontario. Looking at the data, it’s easy to see that there is enough sunlight and solar energy for solar to be effective in Hamilton. This means that having solar in Hamilton is not only viable, but it's a cost effective way to lower your electricity bill while continuing to consume energy. It's also worth mentioning that the cost of solar panels continues to decrease as technology gets better, which only benefits the homeowner.
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On average, a home in Ontario will use approximately 9000kWh of electricity per year. To cover this annual energy usage, a home in Hamilton would need to install between 18 and 22 400 W solar panels. Most homes will use roof mounted solar panels, although properties with the space can also take advantage of ground mounted solar arrays.
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Yes. In Ontario, energy providers will credit any excess stored electricity that your solar panels are able to generate in a net metering model.
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Electricity production from solar is more cost effective than coal and gas in most major countries, including Canada.
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There is no provincial rebate in Ontario however there is a federal grant available. There is $5,000 available in federal grants as well as a 0% financing option available through the Greener Homers initiative with the federal government.