Solar Panel Calculator for Regina, SK
Estimate the cost, savings and payback of solar panels in Regina, SK, using local NREL sunshine data, provincial prices and the local electricity rate.
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Regina gets about 4.40 peak sun hours a day on a south-facing roof, so each kW of panels makes about 1,286 kWh a year. That ranks #96 of the 111 cities on this site. Output peaks in Jul and is lowest in Dec.
Sunshine in Regina by month
What an 8 kW system makes in Regina
| Month | Sun hours a day | Output | Bill savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.01 | 440 kWh | C$79 |
| Feb | 2.80 | 560 kWh | C$100 |
| Mar | 4.36 | 920 kWh | C$165 |
| Apr | 5.62 | 1,096 kWh | C$196 |
| May | 6.61 | 1,272 kWh | C$228 |
| Jun | 6.34 | 1,160 kWh | C$208 |
| Jul | 7.21 | 1,352 kWh | C$242 |
| Aug | 6.02 | 1,136 kWh | C$203 |
| Sep | 4.87 | 920 kWh | C$165 |
| Oct | 3.25 | 664 kWh | C$119 |
| Nov | 2.02 | 416 kWh | C$74 |
| Dec | 1.71 | 368 kWh | C$66 |
| Year | 4.40 | 10,288 kWh | C$1,841 |
Savings at 17.89¢ per kWh, with every kWh credited at that price.
Cost and payback by system size
At C$2.94 per watt, the midpoint of the Saskatchewan range, before incentives.
| System | Cost | Year 1 savings | Payback | 25-yr gain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 kW | C$11,760 | C$920 | 13.2 yrs | C$9,918 |
| 6 kW | C$17,640 | C$1,380 | 13.2 yrs | C$14,876 |
| 8 kW | C$23,520 | C$1,841 | 13.2 yrs | C$19,835 |
| 10 kW | C$29,400 | C$2,301 | 13.2 yrs | C$24,794 |
| 12 kW | C$35,280 | C$2,761 | 13.2 yrs | C$29,753 |
How many panels you need in Regina
| Monthly use | System | 400 W panels |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | 4.67 kW | 12 |
| 750 kWh | 7.00 kW | 18 |
| 1,000 kWh | 9.33 kW | 24 |
| 1,500 kWh | 14.00 kW | 35 |
| 2,000 kWh | 18.66 kW | 47 |
Covering 100% of a year's use at 1,286 kWh per kW.
Common questions
Is solar worth it in Regina?
At local averages an 8 kW system costs about C$23,520 before incentives, saves about C$1,841 in its first year and pays back in about 13.2 years.
How many peak sun hours does Regina get?
About 4.40 a day over the year on a south-facing roof at 20°, from 1.7 in Dec to 7.2 in Jul, according to NREL's PVWatts model.
How much does a 1 kW solar system produce in Regina?
About 1,286 kWh a year, or 107 kWh a month on average.
Are there solar incentives in Canada?
Programs change often and differ by province and utility. Check with your provincial energy department and your utility before you buy.
Sources
- NREL PVWatts V8 API (south-facing, 20° tilt, 14% losses, typical-year weather): https://developer.nlr.gov/docs/solar/pvwatts/v8/
- Hydro-Québec, Comparison of Electricity Prices in Major North American Cities, 2025 (1,000 kWh a month, before tax): https://www.hydroquebec.com/data/documents-donnees/pdf/comparaison-prix-2025-en.pdf
- Green Building Canada, Solar panel costs in Canada by province (2026): https://greenbuildingcanada.ca/solar-panels-cost-canada/