2026 Commercial Solar Incentives · British Columbia

Your business can claim 30% back on solar — plus up to $20,000 in BC Hydro rebates

The federal Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit, BC Hydro rebates, and grid export credits now stack for B.C. businesses. Find out exactly what your building qualifies for — free, no obligation.

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Rebates are first-come, first-served while program funding lasts.
30%Federal Clean Technology ITC (refundable, for incorporated businesses)
$20,000Max BC Hydro rebate — solar + battery storage combined
~10¢/kWhBill credit for excess power exported to the grid
25+ yrsTypical warrantied life of a commercial solar system
Solar by Industry

See how the incentives apply to your operation

The Incentive Stack

Four programs. One project. They stack.

Most B.C. business owners know about one of these. Very few realize they combine on the same installation.

Federal
30%

Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit

A refundable tax credit on eligible solar PV and battery storage costs for taxable Canadian corporations. Available for property acquired through 2033.

BC Hydro
Up to $10,000

Solar panel rebate for business

$1,000 per kW of installed solar capacity, capped at 50% of total installed cost. First-come, first-served while funding lasts.

BC Hydro
Up to $10,000

Battery storage rebate

$500 per kWh of installed storage (5–100 kWh systems), capped at 50% of installed cost. Batteries also cut demand charges by shaving peaks.

Ongoing
~10¢/kWh

Self-generation export credit

Excess energy exported to the grid earns a bill credit under BC Hydro's self-generation service (systems up to 100 kW of net export), on top of what you save by using your own power.

Eligibility

Who qualifies for the full stack

The strongest candidates check three boxes: incorporated, own their building, and use electricity during the day.

RequirementWhy it matters
Incorporated businessThe 30% federal Clean Technology ITC is available to taxable Canadian corporations. Sole proprietorships don't qualify directly for the credit.
Own your building or landYou need authority over the roof or ground-mount site, and you keep the asset's value. Farms with available land are excellent ground-mount candidates.
Daytime electricity useSolar is worth the most when you consume the power yourself. Wineries, breweries, grocery, cold storage, packing and processing, dealerships, and greenhouses are ideal profiles.
BC Hydro business accountRebates and export credits run through BC Hydro's business programs and self-generation service. Pre-approval is required before purchasing equipment.
Process

How it works

Free assessment

Tell us about your building and hydro spend. We review your usage profile, roof or land, and rate schedule.

Site evaluation & design

A certified installer evaluates the site and designs a system sized to your load — no generic quotes.

Incentive filing

BC Hydro pre-approval, rebate applications, and the documentation your accountant needs for the federal credit.

Install & start saving

Professional installation by certified installers, grid connection, and monitoring from day one.

FAQ

Common questions

What is the "BC solar credit"?
It's shorthand for the stack of incentives available to B.C. businesses installing solar: the 30% federal Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit, BC Hydro rebates of up to $10,000 for solar and $10,000 for battery storage, export bill credits under BC Hydro's self-generation service, and accelerated depreciation on the equipment.
How much can my business get back?
Incorporated businesses can typically recover 30% of eligible system costs through the federal credit, plus $1,000/kW (up to $10,000) for solar and $500/kWh (up to $10,000) for storage from BC Hydro. With accelerated depreciation on top, total savings often exceed 40% of project cost. Exact figures depend on your system and eligibility — that's what the free assessment establishes.
Does my business qualify for the 30% federal credit?
The Clean Technology ITC is a refundable credit for taxable Canadian corporations, applying to eligible clean technology property — including solar PV and battery storage — acquired and available for use through 2033. Your business generally needs to be incorporated; confirm specifics with your accountant.
Can I sell excess power back to BC Hydro?
Yes. Under BC Hydro's self-generation service, exported energy earns a bill credit of approximately 10¢/kWh (rate effective July 2026) for systems up to 100 kW of net export. For most commercial buildings, though, the bigger value is offsetting power you'd otherwise buy.
How long is the payback period?
It depends on your load profile, site, and rate schedule — but with the current incentive stack, payback for well-suited B.C. commercial buildings is typically inside 10 years, on equipment warrantied for 25+ years.
What buildings are the best fit?
Owner-occupied commercial buildings with daytime loads: wineries, breweries, grocery stores, packing and processing facilities, dealerships, cold storage, and incorporated farms with land for ground-mount systems. The Okanagan, Fraser Valley, and Lower Mainland all have strong candidates.
Free Assessment

Find out what your building qualifies for

Takes 60 seconds. A solar advisor reviews your details and comes back with what the incentive stack looks like for your specific building.

  • No cost, no obligation, no generic sales pitch
  • Incentive eligibility mapped to your building and hydro spend
  • Site assessments and installs by certified solar installers
  • Rebates are first-come, first-served — funding is not unlimited

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