Solar Installation in the Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia
Tri-County Solar Ltd. is a southwestern Nova Scotia solar installer serving the Annapolis Valley. We design and install grid-tied residential solar PV systems using Enphase IQ microinverters, sized to offset the majority of your NS Power electricity use.
We serve Annapolis Royal, Bridgetown, Middleton, and surrounding Annapolis County communities. Based next door in Digby County — close to the Valley, familiar with local homes and roofs.
Real System Data — What a Nova Scotia Solar System Actually Produces
Our first completed residential installation — a 15.84 kW system in Hammonds Plains (HRM), commissioned January 2026 — provides real production data for NS homeowners. This is what a similarly sized system can expect across Nova Scotia, including the Annapolis Valley.
15.84 kW
System size
17,724 kWh
Annual production (estimated)
~73%
Household electricity offset
~11.5 years
Simple payback estimate
25 years
Panel warranty
25 years
Microinverter warranty
Actual payback depends on electricity rates, usage, and weather. System completed December 2025, commissioned January 2026 in Hammonds Plains, NS.
Annapolis Valley: Why Local Homeowners Are a Strong Solar Fit
Valley farmhouses and rural homes tend to have large roofs, well-oriented south-facing pitches, and higher-than-average electricity consumption — all factors that strengthen solar ROI. A Middleton or Bridgetown home that runs on $400/month in NS Power bills is a significantly better solar candidate than a small urban condo. We size systems to your actual annual consumption, so a high-usage Valley home typically achieves a larger absolute dollar saving per year.
Tri-County Solar is based in Digby County, directly adjacent to Annapolis County — roughly a 30-minute drive from Annapolis Royal. We are not an out-of-province contractor or a Halifax company treating Annapolis as a distant run. Our crew is familiar with the architecture, soil conditions, and building permit processes of this part of Nova Scotia.
PACE financing is available in select Annapolis Valley communities — including certain Kings County municipalities and West Hants. The Nova Scotia PACE directory at novascotiapace.ca lists current participating municipalities. Always confirm current eligibility and terms directly with your municipality before applying.
The Valley's solar resource is among the better ones in Nova Scotia. Lower average coastal fog and slightly higher annual sun hours compared to coastal counties mean strong spring and summer production. NS Power's net metering programme banks that production against your winter usage, so a correctly designed Valley system offsets a meaningful share of your annual bill.
Why Solar Makes Sense for Annapolis Valley Homeowners
Strong Solar Resource for Nova Scotia
The Annapolis Valley's geography — sheltered from coastal fog, lower average rainfall — makes it one of the better solar locations in Nova Scotia. Cold temperatures improve panel efficiency, and spring months deliver some of the highest solar production of the year.
NS Power Net Metering Banks Your Credits
Nova Scotia Power's Self-Generating Option credits your surplus solar production at the retail rate (~$0.18/kWh), banking throughout the year. We size Annapolis Valley systems carefully to match annual consumption, so credits are not wasted at the January 1 expiry.
Next-Door Installer — No Halifax Pricing
Tri-County Solar is based in Digby County, directly adjacent to Annapolis County. We serve the Valley without the travel costs or out-of-area premiums that Halifax-based installers may charge for this distance.
Honest, Advisory-First Process
We review every home personally. If your roof orientation, shading, or electricity consumption means solar would not give you a reasonable return, we will tell you — before you spend any money. No aggressive sales, no overbuilt systems.