Save up to $10,000 on Solar Panels and Battery Storage: BC Hydro Power Smart

Jul 23, 2025 | Rebates

BC Hydro is now offering up to $10,000 in rebates for eligible solar panel and battery storage installations, making clean energy more affordable for homeowners across British Columbia.

BC Hydro’s Power Smart Solar & Battery Rebates, introduced July 23, 2024, offer households in British Columbia up to $5,000 for solar panels and an additional $5,000 for battery storage, helping you save up to $10,000 total. Here’s how it works:

  • Solar panel rebate: $1,000 per kilowatt (kW) of installed photovoltaic capacity, up to a maximum of $5,000, capped at 50% of total installation cost (equipment + labour).

  • Battery storage rebate: $500 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) of installed capacity, up to $5,000, also capped at 50% of total battery project costs; minimum system size applies (generally 5 kWh).

  • Eligible customers include residential homeowners connected to BC Hydro; small businesses and multi-unit buildings may qualify for higher incentive levels, up to $50,000 or even $150,000 for social housing and Indigenous communities.

How to Apply: Submit your project application through BC Hydro’s Self Generation (net‑metering) program before starting installation. Applications are processed on a first‑come, first‑served basis; early application is encouraged.

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