{"id":59471,"date":"2026-05-22T19:07:02","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T23:07:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/homeowner-reveals-if-solar-actually-works-after-installing-panels-in-canadas-foggiest-cloudiest-city\/22\/05\/2026\/"},"modified":"2026-05-22T19:07:02","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T23:07:02","slug":"homeowner-reveals-if-solar-actually-works-after-installing-panels-in-canadas-foggiest-cloudiest-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/homeowner-reveals-if-solar-actually-works-after-installing-panels-in-canadas-foggiest-cloudiest-city\/22\/05\/2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Homeowner reveals if solar actually works after installing panels in Canada&#8217;s &#8216;foggiest, cloudiest&#8217; city"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">While investing in solar is one of the best ways to curb rising energy costs, some homeowners are still skeptical if the technology works in cloudy or frigid climates.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">That&#8217;s why one homeowner living in the &#8220;foggiest, cloudiest city in Canada&#8221; took to <a data-ylk=\"slk:Reddit;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Reddit&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/solar\/comments\/1s3uq8l\/for_those_who_are_still_wondering_if_solar_works\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Reddit<\/a> to share how their solar panels are faring in the less-than-ideal climate.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">So far, the homeowner has been impressed with their system.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">&#8220;Today, our panels produced 27 kW of power. During the middle of the day, they produced way more than the house needed and the excess was sold back to the grid. 24 hours after a major snow storm!&#8221; the <a data-ylk=\"slk:poster explained;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;poster explained&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/solar\/comments\/1s3uq8l\/for_those_who_are_still_wondering_if_solar_works\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">poster explained<\/a> in the r\/solar subreddit.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-fullbleed mb-4 bg-marshmallow pb-5 dark:bg-ramones md:invisible md:mb-0 md:h-0 md:overflow-hidden md:pb-0\">\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-nowrap justify-center\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full items-center justify-center\" id=\"_R_2aqnclckluaiv5tmlbH1_\">\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[#_R_2aqnclckluaiv5tmlbH1_ { display: none; }\n@media screen and (max-width: 767.95px) {\n        #_R_2aqnclckluaiv5tmlbH1_ { display: flex; }\n        iframe { max-width: 100vw; }\n      }]]><\/style>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-body hidden dark:bg-ramones md:block\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-nowrap justify-center\">\n<div class=\"flex hidden w-full items-center justify-center\" id=\"_R_4aqnclckluaiv5tmlbH1_\">\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[#_R_4aqnclckluaiv5tmlbH1_ { display: none; }\n@media screen and (min-width: 768px) {\n        #_R_4aqnclckluaiv5tmlbH1_ { display: flex; }\n        iframe { max-width: 100vw; }\n      }]]><\/style>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">The homeowner acknowledges that the panels don&#8217;t generate enough electricity to fully cover their usage, but they still manage to cut the bill by about 23% \u2014 even in what the homeowner described as &#8220;worst-case scenario&#8221; weather conditions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">In most cases, solar panels provide much better savings, with a surprising number of homeowners generating enough power to cover their annual energy bills. If you&#8217;re curious how much solar panels can reduce your electricity costs, connect with <a data-ylk=\"slk:EnergySage;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;EnergySage&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;}\" href=\"http:\/\/www.energysage.com\/landing\/home-solar\/p\/tcd\/?utm_medium=partner&amp;utm_source=the_cool_down&amp;utm_campaign=solar&amp;rc=p-tcd&amp;utm_content=rec8Lu707UcFVACU0\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">EnergySage<\/a> for quick quotes from vetted local installers.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">&#8220;When the price of power goes up (and it will) it will only go up for 77% of our energy requirements. They&#8217;ll pay us more for the portion of electricity that we sell back to the grid!&#8221; the homeowner added.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">This homeowner&#8217;s testimonial clearly shows that solar can still be a worthwhile investment, regardless of your climate.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-fullbleed mb-4 bg-marshmallow pb-5 dark:bg-ramones md:invisible md:mb-0 md:h-0 md:overflow-hidden md:pb-0\">\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-nowrap justify-center\">\n<div class=\"flex\" id=\"_R_2kqnclckluaiv5tmlbH1_\">\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[#_R_2kqnclckluaiv5tmlbH1_ { display: none; }\n@media screen and (max-width: 767.95px) {\n        #_R_2kqnclckluaiv5tmlbH1_ { display: flex; }\n        iframe { max-width: 100vw; }\n      }]]><\/style>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">Other homeowners chimed in, supporting the original poster&#8217;s findings.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">&#8220;[My] panels are paying close to 90% of our power bill, definitely well worth the upfront cost,&#8221; another Canadian homeowner <a data-ylk=\"slk:said;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;said&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/solar\/comments\/1s3uq8l\/comment\/ocinf41\/?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=web3x&amp;utm_name=web3xcss&amp;utm_term=1&amp;utm_content=share_button\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">said<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">&#8220;My system generates 160% of my consumption and pays for 80% of ALL the utilities- water, gas, garbage included. There&#8217;s a lot of sun in Canada and solar makes perfect sense,&#8221; another <a data-ylk=\"slk:added;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;added&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/solar\/comments\/1s3uq8l\/comment\/ociwo4w\/?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=web3x&amp;utm_name=web3xcss&amp;utm_term=1&amp;utm_content=share_button\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">added<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">Connecting with EnergySage to get started on your clean energy upgrade. Those who use <a data-ylk=\"slk:EnergySage's free tools;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;EnergySage's free tools&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;}\" href=\"http:\/\/www.energysage.com\/landing\/home-solar\/p\/tcd\/?utm_medium=partner&amp;utm_source=the_cool_down&amp;utm_campaign=solar&amp;rc=p-tcd&amp;utm_content=rec8Lu707UcFVACU0\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">EnergySage&#8217;s free tools<\/a> can save up to $10,000 on the cost of installation.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">EnergySage also offers <a data-ylk=\"slk:a helpful mapping tool;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;a helpful mapping tool&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/links.thecooldown.com\/energysage-map\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">a helpful mapping tool<\/a> that breaks down, state by state, the average cost of installing home solar panels, along with available incentives in each area. Together, these insights can help homeowners find the best possible price for rooftop solar and take full advantage of any rebates or tax credits they may qualify for.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-fullbleed mb-4 bg-marshmallow pb-5 dark:bg-ramones md:invisible md:mb-0 md:h-0 md:overflow-hidden md:pb-0\">\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-nowrap justify-center\">\n<div class=\"flex\" id=\"_R_30qnclckluaiv5tmlbH1_\">\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[#_R_30qnclckluaiv5tmlbH1_ { display: none; }\n@media screen and (max-width: 767.95px) {\n        #_R_30qnclckluaiv5tmlbH1_ { display: flex; }\n        iframe { max-width: 100vw; }\n      }]]><\/style>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">Adding battery storage to a solar setup is one of the best ways to keep your home powered during outages, lower energy costs, and increase energy independence \u2014 including the ability to go off-grid. 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