Thank you for using SolarAssist! This is just the first step.

SolarAssist is a guide only, and the outputs in our calculator are just estimates.

Many variables can affect the price of your solar system, such as the quality of the panels you choose. There may be additional costs not factored into our calculator (like roof or electrical upgrades), which can affect your upfront costs and your savings.

Every home is different! The next step to becoming a solar homeowner is to speak to a professional installer and determine what will work for you. He or she can help design a unique solution for your home and guide you through the process.

How does the SolarAssist calculator work?

Our SolarAssist calculator is built with the assumption that your installation will use the standard or average-sized solar panels you might see on a roof in Nova Scotia, and our calculations are based on the common amount of sunlight Nova Scotia receives.

The SolarAssist calculator uses a 1087 average annual kWh/kWp to calculate your monthly savings, based on the average kilowatt “peak” or yield for our region as recorded in 2017 by Solar Nova Scotia.

We use your yearly power consumption rate, as indicated by your average monthly electricity bill, to calculate your potential monthly savings percentage.

Your upfront cost is based on the average price-per-Watt from 200 solar system installations tracked by the Halifax Regional Municipality (including everything required to install the system, from material, to labour, permits etc, before tax). We use this average to calculate the upfront cost you might expect for your system, first by adding applicable taxes and then subtracting the SolarHomes rebate. (Note: you must first apply to SolarHomes, and then be approved before you are eligible for the rebate.)

For more detail on our calculations including your total savings and our CO2 equivalents, go to solarassist.ca/about-site.

For frequently asked questions, visit solarassist.ca/solar-faqs.

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