Solar Cost Per Watt in British Columbia
Residential solar in British Columbia installs at roughly C$2.90 per watt — ranked 2 of 13 provinces and territories on price.
Cost / Watt
C$2.90
Cheapest Province
C$2.85
Most Expensive
C$4.20
System Prices in British Columbia (CAD)
| System Size | Installed Cost | Per Watt |
|---|---|---|
| 4 kW | C$12,350 | C$3.09 |
| 5 kW | C$15,063 | C$3.01 |
| 6 kW | C$17,775 | C$2.96 |
| 7 kW | C$20,488 | C$2.93 |
| 8 kW(typical) | C$23,200 | C$2.90 |
| 10 kW | C$28,625 | C$2.86 |
Prices include a fixed installation overhead, so per-watt cost falls slightly as system size grows. Sources: BC Hydro residential tariffs (Tier 1/Tier 2 blend); NREL PVWatts irradiance. As of 2026-07-01. Compare payback on the British Columbia payback page.