Join the Club: The Growth of Solar Power in Alberta
Solar power in Alberta continues to grow at an incredible pace, and Alberta homeowners are leading the charge.
What started as a niche energy solution has rapidly evolved into one of the province’s fastest-growing sources of distributed renewable energy. Every year, thousands more Albertans install solar panels on their homes, farms, businesses, and community buildings, helping generate clean electricity right where it’s needed most.
Many Alberta homeowners also earn solar buyback credits by exporting excess renewable electricity into the provincial grid.
At the center of that growth is the Solar Club® and the Hummingbird Virtual Solar Community (HVSC), one of the largest collections of residential and small commercial solar micro-generators in Canada.
Alberta’s Solar Growth Continues to Accelerate
Alberta has become one of Canada’s strongest solar markets thanks to a combination of:
- Competitive electricity prices
- Strong solar production potential
- Supportive micro-generation regulations
- Increasing homeowner interest in energy independence
The momentum shows no signs of slowing down.
This year alone, more than 4,000 new micro-generation sites have been added across Alberta. Every new installation helps strengthen Alberta’s distributed energy network while increasing the amount of renewable electricity flowing into the grid.
From urban rooftops to rural acreages, Albertans are continuing to embrace solar power as a long-term investment in both affordability and sustainability.
What Is the Hummingbird Virtual Solar Community?
The Hummingbird Virtual Solar Community (HVSC) represents the collective strength of Solar Club Members across Alberta.
Today, the HVSC:
- Represents over one-third of all micro-generators in Alberta
- Includes nearly 275 MW of installed solar capacity
- Represents over 270,000 installed solar modules across the province
The HVSC now represents one of the largest residential and small commercial solar communities in Canada.
While each individual solar installation may seem small on its own, together they form a massive community-driven renewable energy network capable of delivering meaningful energy production back into Alberta’s electricity grid.
The HVSC demonstrates how distributed solar generation can scale when thousands of homeowners work together toward a common goal.
Alberta Solar Homeowners Are Exporting Millions of kWh Back Into the Grid
The impact of Alberta solar homeowners is no longer theoretical. It’s measurable.
In 2025 alone, Solar Club Members exported more than 96 million kWh of renewable electricity back into Alberta’s grid. Those exports generated over $25 million in micro-generation credits for participating solar homeowners.
That means Alberta solar owners are reducing their own electricity costs while also supplying renewable energy back into Alberta’s electricity grid.
And this growth has been building for years.
Since 2019, Solar Club Members have collectively exported more than 230 million kWh of renewable electricity into Alberta’s grid, representing over $57 million in micro-generation credits returned directly to Alberta solar homeowners.
These numbers highlight the growing economic impact of residential and small commercial solar generation across the province.
Why the Solar Club Continues to Grow
The Solar Club was created specifically to help Alberta solar homeowners maximize the value of their solar investment.
Many homeowners join the Solar Club to maximize solar buyback rates and improve the long-term value of their solar systems.
Programs like the Solar Club make it easier for homeowners to:
- Maximize solar buyback credits
- Switch between seasonal HI and LO Rates, as well as Variable Rate options
- Reduce winter electricity costs
- Automate optimization through RateSwitch™
- Earn additional cash back rewards
As electricity prices fluctuate throughout the year, having access to solar-focused rate structures can significantly improve the long-term value of owning solar in Alberta.
The continued growth of the HVSC shows that more Albertans are recognizing the financial and environmental benefits of participating in a connected solar community.
Building Stronger Communities Through the Solar Club® Foundation
The Solar Club Foundation extends the impact of Alberta’s growing solar community beyond renewable energy and into the communities where we live and work.
The Foundation is built on a simple belief: environmental stewardship and human opportunity are interconnected. Strong communities depend on both a healthy natural environment and stable social systems that help individuals and families thrive.
By supporting initiatives that protect Alberta’s natural resources while investing in long-term community wellbeing, the Foundation helps ensure that the growth of solar power creates lasting benefits beyond electricity generation.
As the Solar Club and HVSC continue to grow, so does the opportunity to create meaningful environmental and social impact across Alberta.
Solar Club’s Goal: 500 Million kWh of Alberta Solar Generation by 2030
The Solar Club’s long-term goal is ambitious: export 500 million kWh of renewable electricity into Alberta’s grid by 2030.
That’s half a billion kilowatt-hours of community-generated renewable energy produced by Alberta homeowners, farms, and businesses.
Reaching that milestone would represent:
- Hundreds of thousands of solar panels working together
- Continued growth in Alberta micro-generation
- Tens of millions of dollars returned to Alberta solar owners
- A stronger and more distributed electricity grid
Join the Solar Club
Solar power in Alberta is no longer just about individual rooftops. It’s about building a connected community of homeowners who generate cleaner electricity and create long-term value together.
Through the Hummingbird Virtual Solar Community and the Solar Club, Alberta solar owners are already making a measurable impact on the province’s energy future.
By joining the Solar Club, Alberta homeowners become part of a growing renewable energy community that is helping strengthen both Alberta’s electricity grid and Alberta communities.
And the community continues to grow every day.
Ready to join one of Alberta’s largest solar communities?
Visit SolarClub.ca to learn more about the Solar Club, solar buyback rates, and how Alberta homeowners are earning more from solar.
Alberta Solar Growth FAQ
Q: What is the Hummingbird Virtual Solar Community?
A: The Hummingbird Virtual Solar Community (HVSC) is one of Canada’s largest collections of residential and small commercial solar micro-generators. It represents over one-third of all micro-generators in Alberta, nearly 275 MW of installed solar capacity, and more than 270,000 installed solar modules.
Q: How do Alberta solar homeowners earn solar credits?
A: Solar adoption in Alberta continues to accelerate, with more than 3,000 new micro-generation sites added already this year. Alberta has become one of Canada’s strongest solar markets and continues to see rapid growth in residential and commercial solar installations.
Q: What is the Solar Club?
A: The Solar Club is a program designed specifically for Alberta solar homeowners to help maximize the value of their solar investment through solar buyback rates, seasonal HI and LO Rates, Variable Rate options, and automatic optimization tools like RateSwitch™.
