11.5 kW Solar Install in Bridgewater, NS
Real system specs and real numbers for Jim's property at 53 Smith Ave, Bridgewater, NS, offsetting 98% of annual electricity use.
A Bridgewater Property Locking In Against Rising NS Power Rates
Jim's property at 53 Smith Ave in Bridgewater is inside the town's PACE financing coverage area, which made Bridgewater's own Clean Energy Financing program the clear choice for this 11.5 kW, 23-panel system.
System Specifications
- Solar panels: LONGi LR8-54HGBB 500W Tier-1 monocrystalline modules, CSA approved for the Canadian market.
- Microinverters: Hoymiles HMS series (HMS-1800/900/500 mix sized to the array), panel-level monitoring included.
- Racking: Pion Solar racking and roofing accessories, engineered for Nova Scotia snow and wind loads.
- Design package: full production and consumption forecast with professional engineering stamping.
- Installed by: the OYO Energy crew, start to finish. No subcontractors touched this roof.
LONGi Panels
500W Tier-1 monocrystalline modules, CSA approved for the Canadian market.
Hoymiles Inverters
5 x HMS-1800, 1 x HMS-900, 1 x HMS-500 with panel-level monitoring.
Pion Racking
Pion Solar Racking with full engineering approval.
Engineered Design
Full production forecast with professional engineering stamping.
What This System Cost
| Bill Period | NS Power Only | Bridgewater Clean Energy Financing @ 1% | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bi-Monthly | $380.35 | $340.14 | $40.20 |
Financing: Bridgewater Clean Energy Financing @ 1%. Figures are the customer's actual proposal numbers. Individual results vary based on roof, usage, and financing terms selected.
Cumulative Cost: Staying on NS Power vs. Going Solar
Modelled from this property's actual system cost and a 25.78¢/kWh 15-Year Average average NS Power rate versus a 17.06¢/kWh effective solar rate, based on continued NS Power rate increases.
Illustrative cumulative cost comparison built from this property's real system price and bill data, assuming continued NS Power rate increases consistent with the province's historical average since 2002. Actual results depend on weather, equipment performance, and future rate changes.
Our Approach for This Property
Financed through Bridgewater's Clean Energy Financing program at a 1% rate over a 15-year term, well below typical personal loan or line of credit rates, this system brought Jim's bi-monthly effective energy cost from $380.35 down to $340.14, a $40.20 bi-monthly savings.
At 98% annual offset, the system covers nearly all of the property's electricity use, and the low 1% municipal financing rate means more of the long-term savings stay in Jim's pocket compared to a typical bank-rate solar loan.
Part of Our South Shore Service Area
This installation falls within our South Shore service area, where we handle permitting, NS Power interconnection, and applicable municipal financing programs directly. See our full South Shore solar page for local sizing benchmarks, financing options, and FAQs specific to the area.