This pricing information is from recent bid prices in Ontario and is current for Spring 2009. It provides an idea of the costs of various systems currently on the market. Solar systems are a good long term investment but they are a significant investment.
Lessons Learned/Ideas from the Future - from presentation by David Booz and Ken Traynor at the World Wind Energy Conference workshop June 2008
Rebates for Solar Systems are available through several programs.
Canada - Federal
Ontario - Provincial
Toronto - Municipal
Brampton, Mississauga, Caledon, or parts of York Region (King Township, East Gwillimbury, Georgina or Whitchurch-Stouffville)
- PowerHouse Program
A 2008 pilot project offering Zero interest loans for various renewable energy systems. May be taken Province wide.
The Go Solar website had a good outline of the rebates and incentives offered in 2008 in Ontario. The information on the website is useful but not current for incentives and changes since March 2009
http://www.gosolarontario.ca/