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Solar panels cost in Alberta
Most homeowners pay $20,000 – $33,400 (mid-range, typical $25,700, before GST/HST), 1% above the national average.
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Price levels in Alberta
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $18,200 $14,200 – $23,700 | $2,910 | $15,285 |
| Mid-range | $25,700 $20,000 – $33,400 | $2,944 | $22,725 |
| Premium | $31,700 $24,700 – $41,200 | $2,977 | $28,727 |
Why prices in Alberta are different
Labour makes up about 11% of a mid-range solar panels job, around 25 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Alberta cost about 8% more than the national average (official wage data: Job Bank wages (Employment and Social Development Canada)), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out 1% above the national figure.
Alberta ranks 2 of 9 provinces for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Buffalo--Cold Lake | $18,400 | $25,900 | $31,900 |
| Calgary | $18,300 | $25,800 | $31,900 |
| Athabasca--Grande Prairie--Peace River | $18,200 | $25,700 | $31,700 |
| Edmonton | $18,200 | $25,700 | $31,700 |
| Banff--Jasper--Rocky Mountain House | $18,000 | $25,500 | $31,500 |
| Camrose--Drumheller | $18,100 | $25,500 | $31,600 |
| Red Deer | $18,100 | $25,500 | $31,600 |
| Lethbridge--Medicine Hat | $17,900 | $25,400 | $31,400 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does solar panels cost in Alberta?
A mid-range job typically costs $25,700 before GST/HST, with most homeowners paying between $20,000 and $33,400. A basic job is about $18,200 and a premium one about $31,700.
Is solar panels more expensive in Alberta than the national average?
Alberta: 1% above the national average. Labour makes up about 11% of a mid-range solar panels job, around 25 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Alberta cost about 8% more than the national average (official wage data: Job Bank wages (Employment and Social Development Canada)), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out 1% above the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Alberta?
About 11% at the mid-range level, around 25 hours of work at local rates. The rest is materials, equipment and disposal, which vary much less between regions.
Where in Alberta is it most expensive?
Wood Buffalo--Cold Lake is the most expensive area at about $25,900 for a mid-range job, and Lethbridge--Medicine Hat the least expensive at about $25,400.
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