Minnesota jumped from the 34th to 16th in SEIA’s rankings in a year, highlighting the growth of solar in the state. Minnesota residents are increasingly going solar and looking for trustworthy installers. The best solar companies in Minnesota are SunPower, Blue Raven, All Energy Solar, and Tesla.
The MarketWatch Guides Team shortlisted these solar companies after extensive surveys and discussions with solar experts, panel manufacturers, and installers. We compiled a detailed methodology to review numerous solar providers across the state and across the country.
Going solar is a big decision, and homeowners typically want to be sure they are considering all the major factors when choosing the most suitable solar company. Below is a list of what to consider when exploring solar companies.
*Note: Pricing data is based on responses to our March 2023 solar cost survey of 1,000 homeowners with solar systems. All Energy Solar was not included in the survey. All BBB ratings are accurate as of May 2023.
Minnesota has 168 solar companies offering plenty of choices to solar-interested residents. Homeowners willing to switch to solar can choose from national brands like SunPower or Tesla. Similarly, Blue Raven or All Energy Solar are good options for those looking for easy financing.
Customers seeking a more local installer also have plenty of options such as TruNorth Solar, Cedar Creek Energy, or Midwest Roof and Solar. We recommend requesting free quotes from multiple solar energy companies and comparing the pricing and features before making a final decision.
Minnesota does not have a large number of state-based solar incentives and rebates. However, the federal and local incentives together help Minnesotans save thousands on their solar panel investment. Let us take a look at the available incentives in Minnesota.
The largest incentive available to Minnesota residents as well as all U.S. homeowners is the federal tax credit. Also known as the solar investment tax credit (ITC), it offers a credit to solar panel owners that is equivalent to up to 30% of their system’s cost, which can be deducted from the following year’s income taxes. This allows homeowners to effectively save up to 30% on their solar power system.
We closely evaluated seven crucial factors for comparing solar panel installation companies. Based on a 100-point scale, we came up with each provider’s score out of five stars. Here’s how we assessed each company:
Sustainability (5 points): Companies with a detailed sustainability statement, ESG disclosures, end-of-life panel disposal programs and community partnerships earned all five points in this category.
Aniket Bhor is a solar engineer who has spent nearly a decade studying and working in the solar power sector in the European, Asian and North American markets. He is a climate enthusiast and avid cyclist, and he also loves to lose himself in books and cooking.
David Van Bruwaene was pursuing his Ph.D. in philosophy at Cornell when he developed a passion for linguistics and natural language processing, the subfiel
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