Solar Cost Per Watt in Manitoba

Residential solar in Manitoba installs at roughly C$2.95 per watt — ranked 3 of 13 provinces and territories on price.

Cost / Watt

C$2.95

Cheapest Province

C$2.85

Most Expensive

C$4.20

System Prices in Manitoba (CAD)

System SizeInstalled CostPer Watt
4 kWC$12,550C$3.14
5 kWC$15,313C$3.06
6 kWC$18,075C$3.01
7 kWC$20,838C$2.98
8 kW(typical)C$23,600C$2.95
10 kWC$29,125C$2.91

Prices include a fixed installation overhead, so per-watt cost falls slightly as system size grows. Sources: Manitoba Hydro residential rates; NREL PVWatts irradiance. As of 2026-07-01. Compare payback on the Manitoba payback page.

Written & reviewed by

EnergyTools Research Team — Solar Energy Research Group

The EnergyTools Research Team compiles and verifies residential solar data from NREL, EPA, and state utility commissions. Methodology is reviewed quarterly.

  • Source data: NREL PVWatts V8 + Utility Rates V3 APIs
  • Source data: EPA FuelEconomy.gov vehicle efficiency data
  • Methodology reviewed quarterly

Methodology & data sources:NREL PVWatts, provincial utility commissions· Updated 2026.