Nova Scotia Solar Case Studies
Real projects from across the province with verified system sizes, NRCan-modelled production, NS Power rate-adjusted financials, and 25-year cumulative savings. The numbers below are from actual installer proposals, not marketing math.
Real Proposals. Real Production Data. Real Math.
Every case study below is based on an actual installer proposal from an NS solar project. Production figures come from NRCan satellite modelling for the specific address. NS Power rate projections use the current 18.187¢/kWh Domestic Service Tariff (January 2026) with the approved 3.8% increase for 2026 and 4.1% for 2027, then a conservative 3.5% annual escalator thereafter based on the prior 20-year trajectory.
We strip out anything that no longer applies (the SolarHomes rebate and federal Greener Homes programs all closed in 2024 and 2025). What remains, and what these case studies model, is the realistic 2026 economics of solar in NS using NS Power net metering and municipal PACE financing.
What the Cards Show
- System size: Actual kW installed, panel count, equipment specs
- Annual production: kWh per year, modelled from NRCan data for the property
- Lifetime electricity costs WITHOUT solar: 25-year cumulative NSP spend at projected rate inflation
- Lifetime cost WITH solar: System cost plus minor residual NSP bills for 25 years
- Net lifetime savings: The difference, plus the implicit hedge against further rate hikes
Browse by Project Type
More case studies coming as we document additional 2026 installs across the province. If your situation looks similar to one of these, the numbers are likely close to what your own project would deliver.
5.72 kW, Dartmouth Suburban Home →
13-panel rooftop install on a single-family Dartmouth home with $169/month NSP bill. 66% offset, ~6,500 kWh/yr production. 25-year cumulative savings: roughly $32,000 after system cost.
10 kW + Battery, Bedford
Larger HRM home with heat pump, EV, and electric water heater. Solar + battery integrated install. Detailed case study coming soon.
11 kW + Battery, Hubbards
Coastal South Shore property with storm exposure. Integrated solar + battery design. Detailed case study coming soon.
50 kW Commercial Farm Install
Agricultural operation with daytime electrical loads. 30% federal Clean Tech ITC plus accelerated CCA depreciation. Detailed case study coming soon.
Three Variables That Move Your Numbers
Roof Orientation & Shading
South-facing roofs produce 1,100 to 1,200 kWh/kW annually in NS. East/west reduces output by 10 to 20%. Heavy shading reduces it more. We use satellite shading analysis to set realistic expectations.
Your Current NS Power Bill
The higher your current bill, the faster solar pays back. Heat pump households at $300+/mo see strong economics. $100/mo bills see slower payback but still net positive over 25 years.
Your Municipality's PACE Terms
Halifax Solar City at 4.75% is the lowest published rate. Other municipalities run 5 to 6%. The difference matters over 10 years of financing.
Want a Custom Case Study for Your Property?
Send us a recent NS Power bill and we will build the same kind of analysis for your specific address. Free, no obligation, and you keep the numbers either way.
Or call directly: (902) 707-5253