Roof review
Can your roof support a practical solar layout?
Usable area, sun exposure, shading and roof condition can change what system size makes sense.
Before choosing rooftop solar, check what actually matters for your home.
Solar generation, system size, incentives and grid rules can differ substantially across Canada. Start with your roof, your electricity use and your local utility rules — then compare equipment and installation options on the same basis.
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Canada-wideCompare residential grid-tie, solar + battery and
equipment options based on your home and province.
Your roof comes firstOrientation, shade, usable area and roof condition
affect the practical system size.
Use your real consumptionRecent electricity bills are more useful than
generic national averages.
Rules are localNet-metering, interconnection and permitting depend on
province and utility.
Compare complete systemsPanels, inverter, racking, battery, warranty and
installer responsibilities all matter.
Before you buy
A useful solar quote should start with your house — not a headline number.
A system that works well on one property may be a poor fit on another. The most useful comparison is based on the same inputs: roof layout, annual consumption, local electricity rates, utility rules and the equipment actually included.
- ✓Use roughly 12 months of electricity consumption where available.
- ✓Check shade, roof age, pitch and usable mounting area before sizing a system.
- ✓Ask who is responsible for permits, electrical work, utility interconnection and inspections.
- ✓Separate equipment warranties from installer workmanship warranties.
Quick visual checklist
Three things homeowners usually want to confirm first
These checkpoints help make a residential solar offer easier to compare before you look at pricing or installation details.
Quote comparison
Compare proposals using the same assumptions
Annual consumption, kWh production, equipment list and warranty scope should all be visible in writing.
Installation scope
Know who handles the work after the quote
Ask about utility paperwork, inspection steps, installation responsibility and post-sale support.
What to compare
Six details worth checking on every residential solar proposal
These points make it easier to compare offers without relying on a single savings estimate.
Roof suitability
Usable area, orientation, shade, roof type and condition before equipment is selected.
Expected production
An annual kWh estimate using local conditions and a clearly stated system size.
Equipment list
Exact panel, inverter, racking and battery models rather than a generic “solar package.”
Grid connection
Who handles the utility application, electrical inspection and local interconnection requirements.
Warranty coverage
Product, performance and workmanship terms shown separately, including who provides each warranty.
Total project cost
Equipment, labour, permits, upgrades, financing costs and optional storage shown clearly.
A practical process
Four steps before you decide
You do not need to know solar hardware in advance. You do need comparable information.
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Review your usage
Collect recent bills and note annual electricity use, seasonal changes and any future loads such as an EV or heat pump.
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Assess the roof
Confirm usable roof area, shading, condition and whether an electrical service upgrade may be needed.
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Check local rules
Look at current utility interconnection, net-metering and permit requirements for your province and municipality.
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Compare complete options
Compare equipment, installer scope, warranty, expected production and total cost on the same assumptions.
Incentives & grid programs
There is no single homeowner solar incentive that applies the same way across Canada.
Availability, eligibility, funding and net-metering arrangements vary by province, municipality and electricity utility — and they can change.
Local incentives
Some jurisdictions offer rebates, loans, tax measures or energy-efficiency programs. Verify the current program directly with the responsible authority before relying on an amount.
Net metering
Grid-connected solar usually requires utility approval. Credit structures, system limits and application procedures differ by utility and province.
Financing
Retailers, installers and third-party lenders may offer financing. Rates, fees, approval criteria and total borrowing cost should be compared separately from equipment price.
Important: Facega does not determine eligibility for rebates, loans,
utility credits or financing. Check current terms with the relevant government body, municipality, utility
or lender before making a purchase decision.
Canada-wide context
The same solar choice can look different from BC to Atlantic Canada.
Climate, electricity pricing, local utility rules and permitting can all change what system setup is most practical for a home.
A Canada-wide offer still needs local interpretation. Use your province, municipality and utility rules as part of the decision — not after the equipment has already been chosen.
- ✓Confirm current interconnection rules with the local utility before relying on any estimate.
- ✓Check whether local rebates, credits or financing options affect system sizing or payback.
- ✓Review weather, snow load, wind exposure and roof age as part of the installation plan.
British Columbia
Check BC Hydro or the local utility, available municipal rules and any location-specific interconnection requirements.
Alberta, Saskatchewan & Manitoba
Utility approval, export credits and local policy can vary, so review current conditions before sizing a system.
Ontario
Verify current utility procedures, meter arrangements and any available provincial or local incentive structure.
Québec
Connection requirements, equipment expectations and economics can differ from neighbouring provinces.
Atlantic Canada
Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland & Labrador may each involve different programs, utility processes and local installation considerations.
Questions worth asking
Before an installation agreement, get these answers in writing
Equipment, racking, electrical work, permits, engineering, labour, monitoring and any expected service upgrades.
Ask who the contracting party is and which licensed trades are responsible for electrical and structural work.
Understand whether the estimate is a projection only or whether any production guarantee exists.
Clarify warranty claims, inverter support, monitoring, roof work and who to contact if equipment fails.
FAQ
Common questions from homeowners
Not necessarily. Solar can reduce the electricity you buy from the grid, but
fixed charges, delivery charges, minimum bills and utility rules vary. Actual savings depend on
consumption, production, rates and the local credit structure.
Start with annual electricity use and roof constraints. A useful proposal should
state the system size in kW, the expected annual production in kWh and the assumptions behind that
estimate.
No. Many grid-tied systems operate without a battery. Storage is usually
considered for backup power, time-of-use management or greater self-consumption, subject to local rules
and economics.
No. Programs can be provincial, municipal or utility-specific, and funding can
change. Confirm current eligibility directly with the organization that administers the program.
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