Yes. The capital region is one of the sunniest major cities in Canada, and long summer daylight hours generate strong solar production. Combined with Alberta's net billing program, most homeowners offset a significant portion of their annual electricity costs and see meaningful payback over the life of the system.

Cost depends on system size, roof type, electrical setup, and your household's energy use. A typical residential system is custom designed after a free in-home consultation, and Orizon provides a fixed quote based on your roof, your bill, and your goals.

Yes. Solar panels actually operate more efficiently in cold temperatures. Production drops when panels are covered in snow, but most pitched rooftop installs shed snow naturally. Credits earned through Alberta's net billing program during high-production summer months roll forward to help cover winter consumption.

The federal Canada Greener Homes Loan closed to new applications on October 1, 2025, so Alberta homeowners are now going solar primarily through two paths. The first is the City of Edmonton's Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP), which provides property-assessed financing repaid through your property taxes. The second is FinanceIt, a Canadian consumer-financing platform Orizon offers at the point of sale with flexible terms and monthly payments. Alberta's Micro-Generation Regulation also credits excess solar production back to your account through net billing.

The physical install on a typical residential home takes 1 to 3 days. The full process, including in-home consultation, custom system design, permitting, and utility interconnection, generally runs several weeks. Orizon manages every step from start to finish.

Solar panels are widely considered a value-adding home improvement because they lower ongoing electricity costs for future occupants and signal a modern, energy-efficient home. Local market conditions, system age, and warranty transferability all factor into resale value. For more, read about the long-term value of solar for Alberta homeowners.

Solar installations in the city require electrical and building permits, plus a micro-generation interconnection application with your utility. Orizon handles all permitting and utility paperwork on your behalf as part of the install process. More information on local permitting is available through the City of Edmonton permits page.

Yes. Orizon installs solar across the entire Edmonton region, including Windermere, Terwillegar Heights, Riverbend, Mill Woods, Summerside, Glenora, Old Strathcona, Sherwood Park, St. Albert, Spruce Grove, Stony Plain, Beaumont, Leduc, and Fort Saskatchewan.

Standard grid-tied solar systems shut down during a power outage for safety reasons. To keep power flowing during a blackout, a home needs a battery backup system. Orizon offers battery solutions like the SolarEdge Backup Battery for homeowners who want outage protection.

Fill out the quote form on this page or call (587) 404-8316. Upload a recent electricity bill to speed up the process. An Orizon team member will reach out to schedule a free in-home consultation.