Solar Cost Per Watt in Quebec

Residential solar in Quebec installs at roughly C$2.85 per watt — ranked 1 of 13 provinces and territories on price.

Cost / Watt

C$2.85

Cheapest Province

C$2.85

Most Expensive

C$4.20

System Prices in Quebec (CAD)

System SizeInstalled CostPer Watt
4 kWC$12,150C$3.04
5 kWC$14,813C$2.96
6 kWC$17,475C$2.91
7 kWC$20,138C$2.88
8 kW(typical)C$22,800C$2.85
10 kWC$28,125C$2.81

Prices include a fixed installation overhead, so per-watt cost falls slightly as system size grows. Sources: Hydro-Quebec rate D (blended all-in); NREL PVWatts irradiance. As of 2026-07-01. Compare payback on the Quebec 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.