Solar Cost Per Watt in Alberta
Residential solar in Alberta installs at roughly C$3.05 per watt — ranked 8 of 13 provinces and territories on price.
Cost / Watt
C$3.05
Cheapest Province
C$2.85
Most Expensive
C$4.20
System Prices in Alberta (CAD)
| System Size | Installed Cost | Per Watt |
|---|---|---|
| 4 kW | C$12,950 | C$3.24 |
| 5 kW | C$15,813 | C$3.16 |
| 6 kW | C$18,675 | C$3.11 |
| 7 kW | C$21,538 | C$3.08 |
| 8 kW(typical) | C$24,400 | C$3.05 |
| 10 kW | C$30,125 | C$3.01 |
Prices include a fixed installation overhead, so per-watt cost falls slightly as system size grows. Sources: Alberta regulated-rate and competitive-market blended residential rate; NREL PVWatts irradiance. As of 2026-07-01. Compare payback on the Alberta payback page.