10 kW Solar PV System

Estimated Net Earnings (2023 version)

YearGeneration per Year (MWh)CreditsConservative CaseAggressive Case
202312.006$234$248
202411.7606$279$342
202511.5256$324$396
202611.2945$308$375
202711.0685$338$420
202810.8475$338$465
202910.6305$338$510
203010.4185$338$555
203110.2095$338$600
203210.0055$338$638
TOTAL 53$3,170.00$4,548.00

Notes on Estimated Net Earnings

  • Specific yield: 1200 MWh/MWp in Year 1 before derate loss
  • Solar derate loss: 2% per year
  • Grid emissions factor (Alberta): 0.53
  • Carbon price (minimum): $65.00 per tonne CO2e as per regulation
  • Carbon price (maximum): $170.00 per tonne CO2e as per regulated price increase of $15/year until 2030.
  • Conservative case assumes the buyer purchases credits at 35% below the annual carbon price.
  • Aggressive case assumes the buyer purchases credits at 20% below the annual carbon price.
  • Net earnings already subtract credit sale transaction fees. There are no other fees.
  • Estimated Net Earnings are not guaranteed.