Solar, quoted honestly and wired properly.
Grid-tied, off-grid and battery systems for Manitoba homes, farms, cottages and businesses. Designed, installed and wired by Red Seal electrician Adam Lethbridge.
“Adam told me that he won’t include that grant in the estimate, as he knew the applications were closed… Grid’s price was ‘out the door’, everything included.”
Vernon Wieler, on choosing Grid over a cheaper quote. Read about the job
Which of these describes you?
Every system is designed for the property it powers. Pick yours and we’ll start there.
Roof-mount, grid-tied solar with rebate help and monitoring.
Residential solar
Ground mounts, outbuildings and backup power, plus help with Hydro and the RM.
Farm and acreage solar
Load planning, batteries and generator integration, or a fix for a system that’s let you down.
Off-grid solar
Solar sized to your daytime load, with the commercial rebate and full electrical scope.
Commercial solar
Also: battery storage for backup and self-supply, and electrical services for design, troubleshooting, rewiring and maintenance.
What solar does well here, and where it doesn’t.
Here are both sides, before you spend anything.
Where it works
- Strong sunSouthern Manitoba gets good solar resource and long, clear summer days.
- Backup when the lines go downPaired with batteries, a system can keep essentials running through an outage.
- Power where there’s no lineCottages, cabins and remote sites, without the cost of running a new service.
- A hedge on future ratesEvery kilowatt-hour you make is one you don’t buy, whatever rates do next.
What to know first
- Hydro is cheapManitoba has some of the lowest electricity rates in Canada, so payback takes longer.
- Exports earn lessManitoba Hydro uses net billing: power you send back is credited below what you pay. How it works
- Short winter daysDecember and January produce little. We design around the whole year.
- Incentives movePrograms open and close. We only count what’s open on the day you sign.
Incentives in Manitoba
Last checked October 2026| Program | Who | What it offers |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency Manitoba solar rebate | Homeowners | $0.50 per DC watt installed, up to $5,000 (10 kW). Installed by a registered contractor. |
| Efficiency Manitoba solar rebate | Businesses | Reported at $0.75 per DC watt since May 2025. Projects need pre-approval. |
| Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit | Businesses only | A federal refundable tax credit on eligible clean technology. Not available to homeowners. |
| Canada Greener Homes grant and loan | Homeowners | Closed to new applicants. We won’t count it in a quote. |
One electrician, accountable from quote to commissioning.
Adam Lethbridge is a Red Seal Journeyman Electrician. He founded Grid Energy after years specialising in solar, to give people accurate, honest information and do every job right.
Equipment we install: Enphase, APsystems, Hoymiles, Sol-Ark, Solis and Fronius.
About Grid EnergyStraight answers
All-in quotes with taxes and monitoring included, and no incentives counted that you can’t actually get.
Although there were a few extra costs incurred to Grid due a unique way that hydro and the RM setup our place, they still honoured the original…
Wired by an electrician
Design, electrical and installation under one Red Seal ticket, so nothing gets lost between trades.
Adam and his team did an amazing job installing our PV system and re-wiring our garage – they were incredibly efficient but thorough, courteous and…
Built for Manitoba
Cold-climate battery choices, ground mounts that shed snow, off-grid heating integration and Hydro paperwork.
Adam replaced our old off grid solar system after I struggled to find someone knowledgeable that I trusted. He is someone who clearly communicates in…
There after install
Real-time monitoring, maintenance and a 3-year labour warranty. Questions get answered, before and after.
Adam’s patient professionalism and guidance made the journey into solar energy for us enjoyable. Our questions were all answered and in terms we…
How it works
Consultation
A conversation about what you want: lower bills, backup power, independence, or power where there’s no line.
Site and energy assessment
We look at 12 months of Hydro bills or your loads, your roof or ground space, shading and your main panel.
Design and all-in quote
A system sized to your use, with storage if it earns its place. One price, taxes and monitoring included.
Install and connection
Installed and wired by our crew, inspected, and connected through Manitoba Hydro’s process. We handle the paperwork.
Monitoring and support
Production you can check from anywhere, maintenance when you need it, and a 3-year warranty on our labour.
Recent work
Jobs described by the customers who hired us. All projects
Rural grid-tied system
Worked through Manitoba Hydro and municipal requirements specific to the site, and held the quoted budget when unexpected costs came up.
Comparing February from last year to this year, the hydro bill is ¾ what it was.
Off-grid system replacement
Replaced an off-grid system the owners had lived with for 12 years, and walked them through running the new one.
He clearly communicates in simple enough terms that will now enable us to manage the system with more confidence.
Reviews
We made the decision to get solar installed and Adam truly went above and beyond for us! Even with all the obstacles we had to get this install completed he was professional, patient and is always there to answer any of our questions. We highly recommend this company!
Adam replaced our old off grid solar system after I struggled to find someone knowledgeable that I trusted. He is someone who clearly communicates in simple enough terms that will now enable us to manage the system with more confidence than we’ve had in the previous 12 yr with the old system and solar service people who have a fraction of his knowledge and experience.
Working with Adam has been a very good experience! Solar systems can be complicated, but Grid Energy Solar makes it much simpler!
Adam’s patient professionalism and guidance made the journey into solar energy for us enjoyable. Our questions were all answered and in terms we could understand. Plus it always feels good doing business locally!
Adam was super friendly and available to answer all our questions. He and his team did a great job with installation. We’re very happy with the performance of our solar array. Would recommend!
Even though I did not end up getting Solar Adam was very friendly and helpful and took a lot of time to answer questions all my questions.
Does solar work through a Manitoba winter?
Yes. Panels produce well in cold, clear weather, and a steeper tilt helps snow slide off. Output is lowest in December and January because the days are short, and highest from spring to early fall. We design for production over the full year rather than a winter peak.
Is solar worth it with Manitoba Hydro’s low rates?
It depends on the property, and we’ll tell you honestly. Manitoba’s electricity is cheap, and Hydro credits power you send back at a lower rate than it charges you, so payback takes longer here than in most provinces.
Solar tends to make the most sense when you use power during the day, want backup during outages, are off-grid or far from a line, or want to fix part of your energy costs for the long term. We’ll show you the numbers for your site, including when they don’t work.
What’s the difference between grid-tied, hybrid and off-grid?
Grid-tied systems connect to Manitoba Hydro through a bidirectional meter: you use your solar first, and surplus is credited. Hybrid systems add batteries so you can store your own power and keep essentials running in an outage. Off-grid systems have no utility connection and rely on panels, batteries and usually a generator.
Which rebates and loans are open right now?
As of October 2026, Efficiency Manitoba offers a residential solar rebate of $0.50 per DC watt up to $5,000, and a commercial rebate for pre-approved projects. The federal Greener Homes grant and loan are closed to new applicants. Programs change, so your quote lists only what’s open on the day.
How big a system do I need?
We start from 12 months of Hydro bills (or your planned loads if you’re off-grid), then look at roof or ground space, shading and your goals. Power you export earns less than power you use, so we size to how you use energy rather than to the largest possible array.
What maintenance is needed, and what’s covered?
Panels need very little: an occasional check, and clearing heavy snow or debris if production drops. Lithium and AGM batteries are maintenance-free; flooded batteries need regular water top-ups. Our workmanship carries a 3-year labour warranty, and panels, inverters and batteries carry their manufacturers’ warranties, which we register for you.
Insights
Plain explanations of solar in Manitoba. All articles
Does solar work in a Manitoba winter?
Yes, with caveats worth understanding before you buy: cold helps, short days don’t, and snow matters less than people expect.
Net billing in Manitoba, explained
Why power you send to Manitoba Hydro is worth less than power you use, and what that means for the size of your system.
Grid-tied, hybrid or off-grid: which system fits your property?
Three ways to set up solar, what each one does when the power goes out, and the kind of property each suits.
Tell us about your property.
You’ll talk to Adam, the electrician who designs and installs the system.