Electricity prices keep climbing, winters feel colder, and summers hotter — so we decided to take control of our power bills. In this video, we share our complete 32-panel solar installation journey in New Brunswick, Canada, including every step of the NB Power Net Metering Program and what it really takes to get solar on your home in 2025.
Captured with our DJI Mini 4 Pro Drone, you’ll see stunning before-and-after aerial views as we document the permit process, financing journey, and full system installation from start to finish. Whether you’re a homeowner curious about going solar or researching how to offset your energy costs, this walkthrough shows exactly how we made it happen in Atlantic Canada.
⚡ What You’ll See in This Video
🏠 Our 14.4 kW Longi Solar system (32 × 450 W panels) installed by Xolar
⚙️ SolarEdge 9.6 kW inverter with power optimizers for peak efficiency
💰 Total project cost: $46,124 CAD (all-in)
🧾 Real numbers on Canada Greener Homes Grant and NB Power Net Metering
🏗️ 3-day installation timelapse (including crane lift and roof setup)
🔌 Close-ups of the NB Power bidirectional meter and system labels
📈 How net metering credits work & what to expect after inspection
🌎 Expected yearly generation: ≈ 16,599 kWh — enough to power most of our home
💵 Programs Mentioned
Canada Greener Homes Grant: Up to $5,000 for solar (before Feb 2024 deadline)
Greener Homes Loan: Interest-free loan up to $40,000 over 10 years
NB Power Net Metering Program: Earn credits for every extra kWh you produce
📎 Learn more about NB Power’s programs here: https://www.nbpower.com
🔧 Installers & Partners
Solar provider: Xolar → https://xolar.ca
Electrician: Jeremy from JTA Electric (1 h 45 min drive to our site) → https://www.facebook.com/p/JTA-ELECTRIC-61555016267170/
Utility: Énergie NB Power / NB Power Net Metering Program
📍 Location: New Brunswick, Canada 🇨🇦
🎯 Why We Made This Video
We want to show other Canadian homeowners that it’s possible to reduce — or even eliminate — your power bills while helping the environment. This isn’t a sponsored video; it’s our real-life experience building energy independence from the ground up.
🕒 Timeline Recap
Oct 2024 – Signed contract with Xolar
Feb 2025 – Canada Greener Homes Loan application denied (after 4 months)
May 2025 – Paid for system in full
Jun 2025 – Equipment delivered
Sept 2025 – Installation completed (3 days + inspection a week later)
🔔 Next Video Teaser
➡️ “How Much Power Did Our 32 Solar Panels Produce in the First Month?”
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📌 Chapters
00:00 – Intro (Drone Flyover – DJI Mini 4 Pro)
00:35 – Why We Went Solar
01:25 – Permit & Financing Process
02:45 – Installation Days (Crane Footage)
04:20 – NB Power Meter Setup
05:10 – System Specs & Costs
06:05 – Results & Savings
06:45 – Outro (Drone Pull-Away + Subscribe)
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