- York Mills
88/100 SolarPanelFinder Score
- Says it is insured
- Says about 25 years going
6/6 details published6 of 6 details published
Best Solar Electricians in Toronto & the GTA
Last updated By The SolarPanelFinder Rooftop Desk
What it costs5 solar electricians serve Toronto and the GTA, compiled August 2026.
280 Google reviews · median 5★ · typical licensed electrician, Toronto hourly rate $95–$150 per hour (CAD), per City Power Electrical Services, Toronto electrician cost (2026)
- Leaside
56/100 SolarPanelFinder Score
- Says it is licensed
- Says it is with the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA)
4/6 details published4 of 6 details published
- Willowdale
- Also solar electrical work
55/100 SolarPanelFinder Score
- Says it is licensed
- Says it has been going since 2022
6/6 details published6 of 6 details published
- Leaside
- Also solar electrical work
52/100 SolarPanelFinder Score
5/6 details published5 of 6 details published
5 solar electricians cover Toronto and the GTA here, at a median 5★ across 280 Google reviews. City Power Electrical Services, Toronto electrician cost (2026) puts licensed electrician, Toronto hourly rate at $95–$150 per hour (CAD). Order comes from one published score across reviews, what each company states on its own site, and how complete its record is. No company buys a position.
Every row names its source
Toronto pricing for solar electrical work
City Power Electrical Services, Toronto electrician cost (2026) puts licensed electrician, Toronto hourly rate at $95–$150 per hour (CAD), and panel upgrade to 200 amp, Toronto, ESA permit included at $3,200–$4,500 per job (CAD) (City Power Electrical Services, Toronto electrician cost (2026)). Posted figures normally exclude HST. The two headline rows are below; the remaining 10 line items, each naming its own source, are on the cost guide.
| Item | Typical range | Unit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed electrician, Toronto hourly rate | $95–$150 | per hour (CAD) | City Power Electrical Services, Toronto electrician cost (2026) |
| Panel upgrade to 200 amp, Toronto, ESA permit included | $3,200–$4,500 | per job (CAD) | City Power Electrical Services, Toronto electrician cost (2026) |
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How does SolarPanelFinder rank solar electricians?
No position is for sale. The score is one number out of 100: a review-weighted Google rating, what a company states about itself, and how complete its record is. The formula, in full.
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Questions to ask your installer
- What is your ECRA/ESA contractor licence number?
- Will you file the ESA notification and be on site for the inspection?
- Does the existing service and panel have capacity, or is an upgrade needed? Panel upgrade pricing
- Where will the disconnects sit, and will they be labelled?
- Is any panel upgrade quoted separately from the solar wiring? Line-by-line electrical costs
Frequently asked questions
Toronto and the GTA: what is solar electrical work running to?
- City Power Electrical Services, Toronto electrician cost (2026) puts licensed electrician, Toronto hourly rate at $95–$150 per hour (CAD), and panel upgrade to 200 amp, Toronto, ESA permit included at $3,200–$4,500 per job (CAD) (City Power Electrical Services, Toronto electrician cost (2026)). Those figures normally exclude HST. Every line item and its source sits in the solar electricians cost guide.
How do I choose a solar electrician in the GTA?
- Get three itemized written quotes and read what differs between them, not just the total. SolarPanelFinder lists 5 solar electricians at a median 5★, the middle company sitting on 41 reviews. Ask each one for proof of licence and insurance, plus recent local addresses you can call. SolarPanelFinder does not check licences or insurance.
Which permits apply to solar electrical work in Ontario?
- An ESA permit and inspection for the electrical work, usually a municipal building permit for a roof-mounted array, and an application to Toronto Hydro, Alectra or Elexicon to connect to the grid. Who files each one is set out on our Ontario incentives and approvals page. Ask before you sign.
Can a company pay for a higher spot on SolarPanelFinder?
- No. Order comes from one published score out of 100: a review-weighted Google rating, what each company states about itself on its own site, and how complete its record is. Money changes nothing. The formula is published on our methodology page.
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What should you read next?
The other Greater Toronto Area categories on SolarPanelFinder, plus what this work costs.
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