Solar Panel Calculator for Winnipeg, MB
Estimate the cost, savings and payback of solar panels in Winnipeg, MB, using local NREL sunshine data, provincial prices and the local electricity rate.
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Winnipeg gets about 4.35 peak sun hours a day on a south-facing roof, so each kW of panels makes about 1,280 kWh a year. That ranks #97 of the 111 cities on this site. Output peaks in Jul and is lowest in Dec.
Sunshine in Winnipeg by month
What an 8 kW system makes in Winnipeg
| Month | Sun hours a day | Output | Bill savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.02 | 456 kWh | C$48 |
| Feb | 3.37 | 672 kWh | C$71 |
| Mar | 4.56 | 960 kWh | C$101 |
| Apr | 6.03 | 1,168 kWh | C$123 |
| May | 5.89 | 1,144 kWh | C$120 |
| Jun | 6.35 | 1,168 kWh | C$123 |
| Jul | 6.78 | 1,272 kWh | C$134 |
| Aug | 6.03 | 1,136 kWh | C$120 |
| Sep | 4.51 | 856 kWh | C$90 |
| Oct | 2.91 | 600 kWh | C$63 |
| Nov | 2.14 | 440 kWh | C$46 |
| Dec | 1.65 | 368 kWh | C$39 |
| Year | 4.35 | 10,240 kWh | C$1,078 |
Savings at 10.53¢ 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 Manitoba range, before incentives.
| System | Cost | Year 1 savings | Payback | 25-yr gain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 kW | C$11,760 | C$539 | 23.0 yrs | C$940 |
| 6 kW | C$17,640 | C$809 | 23.0 yrs | C$1,410 |
| 8 kW | C$23,520 | C$1,078 | 23.0 yrs | C$1,880 |
| 10 kW | C$29,400 | C$1,348 | 23.0 yrs | C$2,350 |
| 12 kW | C$35,280 | C$1,617 | 23.0 yrs | C$2,820 |
How many panels you need in Winnipeg
| Monthly use | System | 400 W panels |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | 4.69 kW | 12 |
| 750 kWh | 7.03 kW | 18 |
| 1,000 kWh | 9.38 kW | 24 |
| 1,500 kWh | 14.06 kW | 36 |
| 2,000 kWh | 18.75 kW | 47 |
Covering 100% of a year's use at 1,280 kWh per kW.
Common questions
Is solar worth it in Winnipeg?
At local averages an 8 kW system costs about C$23,520 before incentives, saves about C$1,078 in its first year and pays back in about 23.0 years.
How many peak sun hours does Winnipeg get?
About 4.35 a day over the year on a south-facing roof at 20°, from 1.6 in Dec to 6.8 in Jul, according to NREL's PVWatts model.
How much does a 1 kW solar system produce in Winnipeg?
About 1,280 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/