Solar Panels in Alberta to Power Your Future.
Solar Panel Installation for Your Home, Business or Farm in Alberta
Power Your Home with Solar Energy in Alberta
Reduce your carbon footprint and help fight climate change with solar panel systems from Greenamp. As one of the leading Alberta solar companies, we're dedicated to help lower your electrical bills and fight climate change with the power of the sun. With a solar panel installation from Greenamp, you can say goodbye to skyrocketing electricity bills and hello to clean, renewable energy.
Are Solar Panels Worth it in Alberta?
You bet! With 312 days of sunshine a year, Alberta is the sunniest province in Canada. That means with your solar panels, you can generate lots of solar energy in Alberta. And, each kWh you generate reduces your electrical bills and helps to fight climate change.
Top 5 Reasons You Should Choose Solar Installation in Alberta
Energy Savings: Alberta is one of the sunniest places in Canada and solar panels can significantly reduce your electricity bills. During peak solar energy months, your electricity provider might end up owing you!
Environmental Benefits: With solar energy, you decrease your use of electricity generated by burning fossil fuels. This reduces your carbon footprint and contributes to a cleaner environment.
Government Incentives: In Alberta, you can get up to $40,000 on a 10-year interest-free Greener Homes Loan from the Government of Canada. Check Solar Alberta for the latest Federal, Provincial, and Municipal incentives.
Energy Independence: Solar panels reduce your reliance on utility companies and volatile electricity prices.
Increased Property Value: Homes in Alberta with solar panels have higher resale values, making it a wise investment for homeowners looking to boost property values.
Looking for the Best Solar Panel Installation Companies in Alberta?
At Greenamp Solar & Energy, we know choosing a solar installation company is a big decision. We’re confident that we’re among the very best solar panel installation companies in Alberta, but we know you have options. We compiled this list of other solar companies so you can better understand the market.
Zeno Renewables
Kuby Energy
Skyfire Energy
Orizon Energy
EVOLVsolar
Polaron
We’d love to be your top choice, but no matter who you choose, getting solar panels is the right decision for you and the environment.
So, whether you choose us, or go with Zeno Renewables, Kuby Renewable Energy, Skyfire Energy, Orizon Energy, EVOLVSolar, or Polaron—with a home solar panel installation you help fight climate change. And that’s something you should be proud of!
Your paperwork depends on who owns the wires, not on who bills you
Micro-generation rules are provincial, but the application goes to whoever owns the power lines on your street. That is the part most Alberta homeowners get surprised by, and it is why timelines differ from town to town.
Edmonton: EPCOR is the wires owner, with a City of Edmonton electrical permit.
Calgary: ENMAX Power, with a City of Calgary permit.
Red Deer: the City runs its own utility, and the interconnection agreement has to be signed before the permit can be pulled.
Beaumont, Leduc, Nisku and most rural and acreage properties: usually FortisAlberta, with county or municipal permits.
BC: the Okanagan runs on BC Hydro net metering instead, which is a different program entirely. See Kelowna, Vernon and the Okanagan.
We handle the application, the agreement and the permit wherever we install, and we confirm which wires owner you are on before we quote, because it changes the schedule. Pick your city above for the local detail, or read our completed installs with system sizes and offsets.
Our Alberta Solar Panel Installation Locations
At Greenamp, we’re committed to making solar energy accessible to everyone in Alberta. With the power of the sun, our expert team is ready to assist homeowners and businesses to reduce energy costs and promote sustainability.
Whether you live in one of the major cities or somewhere in rural Alberta, we have the solutions to meet your solar needs. Below is a list of the key areas we proudly serve:
Lacombe
Jasper
Hinton
Canmore
Banff
Strathcona County
Wood Buffalo (Regional Municipality)
Parkland County
Sturgeon County
Chestermere
Okotoks
Sylvan Lake
Innisfail
This list does not cover all the areas we provide solar energy services to. We help Albertas go solar, so don't worry if you don’t see your area listed. We’re here to help—contact us today!
Frequently Asked Questions about Solar Panels in Alberta
In this FAQ, we address common questions about solar panels in Alberta. From understanding the costs and savings potential to exploring financing options and the impact on home values, we aim to provide you with the information you need to make informed decisions about transitioning to solar energy.
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Most residential systems run between $10,000 and $30,000 before incentives. The spread is driven by system size, roof type and the state of your existing electrical service. Where you live changes the number too, because the municipal incentive and the interconnection process are not the same in Edmonton, Calgary and Red Deer.
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The Clean Energy Improvement Program, which finances solar through your property tax bill, is a municipal program rather than a provincial one: it runs in 26 Alberta municipalities including Edmonton, Calgary, Beaumont, Leduc, Spruce Grove, St. Albert, Strathcona County and Sturgeon County. Red Deer is not on the list. The federal Canada Greener Homes Loan is open Alberta-wide.
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Your most recent electricity bill with annual kWh, a photo of your electrical panel, and your address. The address matters more than people expect: it determines your wires owner, and the wires owner determines the interconnection process.
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Under the Alberta Micro-generation Regulation your system is sized to meet your own annual consumption, so the figure comes from your bill rather than from roof area. Alberta has the best solar resource of any province, and the difference between the south and the Edmonton region is real but smaller than most people assume.
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It decides who reviews your interconnection and changes your meter. In Alberta it is EPCOR in Edmonton, ENMAX Power in Calgary, the City of Red Deer Electric Light and Power in Red Deer, and FortisAlberta across most of the rest of central and rural Alberta, including Sherwood Park and Strathcona County, St. Albert, Sturgeon County, Beaumont, Airdrie and Leduc. Your electricity retailer is a separate question and does not affect the process.
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December and January are the weak months everywhere in the province. March through September carries the year, and Alberta's cold, clear conditions are genuinely good for panel efficiency. Systems are designed against annual production, not against any single month.
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We’re here to make sure you have all the information you need to make informed decisions about solar panels and solar energy! If you have more questions about solar panels, home solar systems, or anything else solar related, reach out—we’re always happy to help.
Brent| GreenAmp Customer | Edmonton, Alberta
“Good people and they did a great job! We pushed the limits on the size and it was accepted. They were the best out of 5 quotes. I strongly recommend checking them out!”
Tony | GreenAmp Customer | Leduc, Alberta
"GreenAmp is the company that you want to refer your family and friends to for their great service and reasonable pricing. I researched many solar companies, before deciding on GreenAmp. Many either did not provide a quote, did not come out to check the site for install, or wanted my solar array to fit into their cookie cutter model."
THE GREENAMP PROCESS
From proposal through to commissioning your solar system and beyond—we’re here to help! And, we make sure you know the options to supercharge your solar system payback period. Once you start producing your own Greenamps, you can sign up for the Solar Club and Carbon Offset programs.
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Yes, in ways that change the schedule. In EPCOR and ENMAX territory the electrical permit comes first and the micro-generation application runs alongside it. In Red Deer the City is both the wires owner and the permitting authority, so it requires a signed interconnection agreement before it will issue the electrical permit, and it has required inverters certified to CSA C22.2 No. 107.1 or UL 1741 SB since January 1, 2025. Our full quoting, permitting and project management process is set out on our solar panel installation page.
Find out what sets us apart and why we're the ideal partner to help you harness the power of the sun. From our superior installations to our dedication to environmental sustainability, find out why GreenAmp is the right choice for your solar needs.
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