Solar panels mean $3 electricity bill for Surrey man

A Surrey resident has drastically cut his electricity bill by installing solar panels on his home.

Last week, electrician Hans Wekking's energy bill was $3, which includes the cost of charging his electric car.

Two weeks ago, Wekking installed eight solar panels on his house at a cost of $10,000.

"This shields you from any rate hikes. Once you've paid for the system, the electricity is free," he said.

"So if there's any future rate increaseslike gasoline keeps going up, so is electricity so for 25 years you are producing electricity," he added.

Wekking says the solar panels are not as effective in the darker months, but can still run a TV or laptop.