10 kW Solar Install in Bedford, NS
Real system specs and real numbers for Maredia's property at 257 Talus Ave, Bedford, NS, offsetting 83% of annual electricity use.
A Bedford Property Locking In Against Rising NS Power Rates
Maredia's home at 257 Talus Ave in Bedford used 13,176 kWh annually with an NS Power bill around $220 a month. A 20-panel, 10 kW system fit well on the available roof area, sized to offset the large majority of the household's usage.
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
Hoymiles microinverter system with panel-level monitoring included.
Pion Racking
Engineered for Nova Scotia snow and wind loads.
Engineered Design
Full production forecast with professional engineering stamping.
What This System Cost
| Bill Period | NS Power Only | 30-Year Solar Loan @ 4.95% | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly | $220.54 | $162.03 | $58.51 |
Financing: 30-Year Solar Loan @ 4.95%. 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 30-Year Average average NS Power rate versus a 12.55¢/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 over 30 years at 4.95%, this system brought Maredia's effective monthly energy cost down to $162.03 from $220.54, a $58.51 monthly savings, one of the stronger monthly reductions in our recent project set relative to system size.
At 83% offset, the system covers the large majority of annual usage while leaving room for future usage growth without oversizing the initial investment, a common approach for Bedford homeowners not yet planning an EV or heat pump addition.
Part of Our Bedford Service Area
This installation falls within our Bedford service area, where we handle permitting, NS Power interconnection, and applicable municipal financing programs directly. See our full Bedford solar page for local sizing benchmarks, financing options, and FAQs specific to the area.