Institutional

For businesses, Hydro-Québec offers subsidies for solar panel installation through the *Solutions efficaces* (Efficient Solutions) program (rather than the residential *LogisVert* program).

Subsidy details

• Financial assistance: $1,000 per kilowatt (kW) of installed solar capacity.
• Cap: Covers up to 40% of eligible project costs. Commercial subsidies generally reach up to $45,000 for a medium-sized commercial building.
• Purchase period: Solar equipment must be purchased after March 31, 2026, to be eligible under the commercial stream.

Net metering and expanded self-generation

• Commercial systems can be combined with Hydro-Québec’s net metering option to receive kilowatt-hour (kWh) credits for surplus electricity fed back into the grid.
• Hydro-Québec has increased the maximum self-generation capacity allowed under net metering from 50 kW to 1 MW to accommodate larger-scale commercial and agricultural projects.

Eligibility requirements for businesses

• Equipment: Panels must be new, purchased from a retailer or at an address in Quebec, and hold valid CSA safety certifications.
• Installation: Work must be performed by a licensed electrical contractor holding the appropriate permit from the Régie du bâtiment du Québec (RBQ).
• Grid approval: Official authorization for grid connection from Hydro-Québec is required.