How much does it cost to install a garage roof solar panel array to offset my EV charging in Ottawa?

Solar panel installation on garage roofs is genuinely outside our wheelhouse here at Ottawa Garages — we focus specifically on garage construction, renovation, doors, insulation, heating, and floor coatings, so we're not the right source for solar array sizing, inverter selection, net metering agreements with Hydro Ottawa, or photovoltaic installation costs.

For accurate, Ottawa-specific solar advice, you'd be better served by contacting a licensed solar installer directly or reaching out to Hydro Ottawa (hydroottawa.com), which has resources on net metering programs and can point you toward qualified installers in the region. Natural Resources Canada also maintains a solar potential mapping tool that can give you a sense of what your specific roof orientation and pitch might generate annually in Ottawa's climate.

What we can help with is the garage side of the equation. If you're planning EV charging in your garage, the electrical infrastructure decisions — sub-panel sizing, Level 2 charger installation, conduit routing — are very much in our territory, and getting that right matters enormously before any solar work begins. A 60-amp sub-panel runs roughly $1,500 to $3,000 installed in Ottawa, and a Level 2 charger adds another $1,500 to $3,000 depending on panel capacity and conduit runs. All of that requires an ESA-licensed electrician with proper permits — no exceptions.

If you have questions about the garage structure itself, EV charging infrastructure, insulation to reduce your overall energy load, or heating options, feel free to ask — that's exactly what we're here for.