Solar Cost Per Watt in Northwest Territories

Residential solar in Northwest Territories installs at roughly C$3.80 per watt — ranked 12 of 13 provinces and territories on price.

Cost / Watt

C$3.80

Cheapest Province

C$2.85

Most Expensive

C$4.20

System Prices in Northwest Territories (CAD)

System SizeInstalled CostPer Watt
4 kWC$15,950C$3.99
5 kWC$19,563C$3.91
6 kWC$23,175C$3.86
7 kWC$26,788C$3.83
8 kW(typical)C$30,400C$3.80
10 kWC$37,625C$3.76

Prices include a fixed installation overhead, so per-watt cost falls slightly as system size grows. Sources: NTPC published rates (hydro-community average); NREL PVWatts irradiance. As of 2026-07-01. Compare payback on the Northwest Territories 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.