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A solar contract is $25,000 to $45,000. A Master Electrician reads the actual document and tells you what is fair, what is missing, and what to ask before you sign. Even if the quote is not from us. If you want to know what a fair quote looks like before you send me yours, the economics of solar page walks the dollars per watt in pictures.

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This is the standard we read your quote against.

Standoffs before panels on a light grey shingle roof around a skylight, installed by Raydn Renewables in Edmonton — **The mounting line, opened up.** Standoffs set and flashed around the skylight before a single panel goes on. A quote that says *mounting included* is describing this.

The nine lines we read

Black solar panels installed around a skylight on a light grey shingle roof by Raydn Renewables in Edmonton — **Same roof, finished.** Rows squared to the skylight instead of around it. Nothing overhangs the edge. That part never shows up as a line item.

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Fronius Symo solar inverter with disconnects installed by Raydn Renewables in Alberta — **Inverter and disconnects.** Named brand, labelled, disconnects where an inspector expects them. If your quote will not name the inverter, that is one of the nine lines.

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What customers say

These are Google reviews, copied word for word. Real jobs, real names, nothing edited.

★★★★★

“We were having some ongoing issues with the solar system that another company originally installed a while back. I called Raydn Renewables to come out and do some maintenance to see if they could sort it out. Dmitry showed up on time, tracked down the problem quickly, and got everything working exactly the way it should be. He took the time to answer all of our questions and explained the fix without any of the usual contractor runaround. It's hard to find tradesmen who show up, do clean work, and actually know their stuff inside and out. If you need reliable solar maintenance or a solid electrician in Alberta, I'd highly recommend Dmitry and the Raydn team. Honest guys, great service, and zero BS.”

Arttus · Verified Google review

★★★★★

“Had a great experience with Raydn Renewables. Dima and his team were friendly, professional, and easy to work with from start to finish. They answered all my questions, showed up when they said they would, and the installation was done quickly and looks awesome. You can tell they really care about doing quality work and making sure everything is done right. The whole process was way easier than I expected, and I never felt like they were trying to sell me something I didn't need. I'd definitely recommend Raydn Renewables to anyone looking for solar or electrical work. Really happy with the service!”

Jonah Kammermayer · Verified Google review

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Licence #13824. Read by an Alberta Master Electrician.

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Here’s what happens next

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Drop the PDF, snap a photo, or type six numbers. Whichever is easier on your phone.
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Dmitry reads it

A licensed Master Electrician checks the nine lines that decide if a quote is fair, at cost, or overpriced.
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Written verdict, 24h

You get a plain-English one-pager: what’s fair, what’s missing, what to ask. Sign or walk. Your call.

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Anatomy of a Quote

Nine lines decide if a quote is fair. Here is what we look at.

An illustrative example, not a real customer's quote. Same system, same Alberta home. One quote written by a Master Electrician working direct. One from a commission-based sales channel that reaches homeowners at their door or at events. Read both, side by side.

The quote we usually see

Company on the quote Quote #4421

System size12.4 kW

Price per watt$4.20/W

Electrical permitnot itemized

Monitoringnot specified

Warranty"industry standard"

Financing APR"see addendum"

Dealer feebundled in price

Re-shingle clausenot addressed

Cancellation"final once signed"

Total$52,080

$4.20/W · signed today · today only

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Raydn Renewables #13824

System size10.8 kW (sized to bill)

Price per watt$2.75/W

Electrical permit$350 itemized

MonitoringSolarEdge included

Warranty25yr panel, 12yr inverter, 5yr labor

Financing APR7.99% disclosed in writing

Dealer fee$0 (no dealer)

Re-shingle clauseremoval/reinstall included

Cancellation10-day window in writing

Total$29,700

$2.75/W · sleep on it, decide when ready

Illustrative example built to show the nine lines that matter. Figures are representative of what we see in Alberta, not a specific company's quote. Your real numbers come from your own quote and roof.

What each number means

1Price per watt. Alberta 2026 fair range: $2.25 to $3.00. Above $3.10 needs a reason. $4+ is a red flag.

2Permit line. Must be itemized ($250 to $500 in Edmonton). No permit means no legal install.

3Monitoring. Yes or no, and the brand. Standard on modern installs.

4Warranty. Panel, inverter, and labor are usually three different lengths. "Industry standard" is a non-answer.

5Financing rate. APR, term, and any dealer fee must be in writing. Hidden fees add 15 to 30 percent.

6Dealer fee. If a sales channel marks up the install, it should be a line item, not a buried number.

7System size vs your bill. An oversized system is profit for the seller, not savings for you.

8Re-shingle clause. If the roof needs shingles in 5 years, who removes and reinstalls the array.

9Cancellation window. Alberta gives you 10 days to cancel any contract signed at your door, at an event, or under pressure. It should be on the page.

Where that $2.25 to $3.00 range comes from. Five anchors, all checkable.

The floor

$2.25 a watt

Where I set it, because we hit it on easy roofs.

Built line by line

$2.36 a watt

That same job, before GST. Every line is public on our True-Cost Worksheet.

My own anchor

$2.75 a watt

What I use for a straightforward Edmonton job.

Outside my numbers

$2.50 to $3.00 a watt

Green Building Canada puts the Alberta average here in their 2026 update.

Needs a reason

$3.10 a watt

Above this, a quote starts needing a reason you can point to on the page.

Checked July 31, 2026. If you think the range is wrong, tell me why and I will change it.

Why we built this page

Your money is packets of your time.

A solar quote is a contract for tens of thousands of dollars. Whoever wrote it, you deserve to know whether the numbers, permits, financing terms, and warranty all line up.

We do not score by who knocked on your door, what brand they sell, or whether the quote is ours. We score on the contract, four things:

Is the permit included

Is the financing rate in writing

Is the price in the fair Alberta range

Is monitoring there

The math is the math.

If you got a great price from a competitor, this tool will tell you it is a great price. If you got a poor price from us, it will tell you that too. The right number is the right number, no matter whose logo is at the top.

That is the standard. Any quote, even if it is not ours, read free of charge. Dmitry Naboka, Master Electrician

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Six questions. One honest verdict.

1 How big is the system they quoted?

It is on the first page of the quote. Look for "kW" or "system size".

2 What is the total price they quoted?

Before any rebate or financing math. The big number on the bottom of page one.

3 Is the electrical permit a line item on the quote?

In Edmonton it is usually $250 to $500 and should be its own row. No row means no permit.

Yes, itemized

No or unsure

4 Is monitoring included?

SolarEdge, Enphase, Tigo. So you know when a panel stops producing.

Yes

No or unsure

5 How did the salesperson find you?

This is not a judgement, only a pattern-check. Pressure to sign today is the real signal, no matter the channel.

They came to me (door, event, cold call)

I reached out to them

6 Is there financing on this deal?

If yes, the APR and any dealer fee must be in writing. If those numbers are missing, that is the flag.

Yes, financed

No, cash deal

7 Which company gave you this quote? (optional)

Helps us spot patterns. Stays private. Never used to badmouth competitors.

No email required to see the verdict. We never sell your data.

Verdict

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per watt

Alberta floor$2.25/W Alberta ceiling$3.00/W

Fair range shifts with roof pitch, panel brand, and inverter tier. This is the honest window, not a fixed line.

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