WINNIPEG, MB: Powertec Solar, an award-winning Canadian solar installer headquartered in Winnipeg, is excited about a recent 50% increase in Efficiency Manitoba’s rebates for commercial and agricultural solar. Increased rebates accelerate the payback for solar investments and make solar a more attractive energy option overall for Manitoba business owners and Farmers.
As of May 12, 2025, Efficiency Manitoba began offering a rebate of $0.75 per direct current (DC) watt installed on eligible commercial buildings connected to Manitoba Hydro’s grid. This represents a 50% increase from the Crown corporation’s previous commercial solar rebate amount of $0.50 per direct current (DC) watt. This means on a 100kW system the rebate is now $75,000.
In order to be eligible for rebates, a commercial solar PV system must be appropriately sized to offset electricity consumption. Larger systems may be installed, but rebates will be limited to their annual average electricity usage. Other eligibility criteria for the commercial solar rebate program include having a building with its own meter and an active Manitoba Hydro account billed at a commercial general service electricity rate, having a new solar PV system purchased in Canada, and having the project pre-approved by Efficiency Manitoba. Business owners can visit Efficiency Manitoba’s website to learn more about how to qualify for and participate in the commercial solar rebate program.
Daniel Hartley, the owner and president of Powertec Solar Inc., is thrilled with Efficiency Manitoba’s commercial solar rebate increase: “It’s very exciting and puts solar in reach for so many more businesses,” he said. “We expect to see an influx of new businesses investing in solar in the coming months and look forward to helping them achieve their energy goals with our state-of-the-art installation processes.”
As a division of Powertec Electric, Powertec Solar is an electrical company that does solar—rather than a solar company trying to do electrical-based work. This is a vital distinction because it means that every solar project taken on by Powertec Solar is completed by professional electricians who have the training and experience to ensure a superior outcome. Powertec Solar is dedicated to providing high-quality solar panels at an affordable price point and has helped numerous businesses achieve their sustainability goals and see a positive return on their investment. The company also proudly offers a warranty for every installation.
For more information about Powertec Solar and the services it provides, visit https://powertecsolar.ca. To learn more about and apply for Efficiency Manitoba’s commercial solar rebate program, visit https://efficiencymb.ca/business/solar/.
