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Solar panels cost in Ontario
Most homeowners pay $19,800 – $33,000 (mid-range, typical $25,400, before GST/HST), in line with the national average.
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Price levels in Ontario
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $17,900 $14,000 – $23,300 | $2,634 | $15,285 |
| Mid-range | $25,400 $19,800 – $33,000 | $2,665 | $22,725 |
| Premium | $31,400 $24,500 – $40,800 | $2,694 | $28,727 |
Why prices in Ontario are different
Labour makes up about 10% of a mid-range solar panels job, around 25 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Ontario cost about 3% less 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 in line with the national figure.
Ontario ranks 6 of 9 provinces for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa | $18,200 | $25,700 | $31,700 |
| Northwest | $18,100 | $25,600 | $31,600 |
| Kitchener--Waterloo--Barrie | $18,100 | $25,500 | $31,600 |
| Toronto | $18,000 | $25,500 | $31,500 |
| Kingston--Pembroke | $17,900 | $25,400 | $31,400 |
| Muskoka--Kawarthas | $18,000 | $25,400 | $31,500 |
| Windsor--Sarnia | $18,000 | $25,400 | $31,500 |
| Stratford--Bruce Peninsula | $17,800 | $25,300 | $31,300 |
| Hamilton--Niagara Peninsula | $17,800 | $25,200 | $31,300 |
| Northeast | $17,700 | $25,200 | $31,200 |
| London | $17,600 | $25,100 | $31,100 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does solar panels cost in Ontario?
A mid-range job typically costs $25,400 before GST/HST, with most homeowners paying between $19,800 and $33,000. A basic job is about $17,900 and a premium one about $31,400.
Is solar panels more expensive in Ontario than the national average?
Ontario: in line with the national average. Labour makes up about 10% of a mid-range solar panels job, around 25 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Ontario cost about 3% less 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 in line with the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Ontario?
About 10% 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 Ontario is it most expensive?
Ottawa is the most expensive area at about $25,700 for a mid-range job, and London the least expensive at about $25,100.
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