Solar Energy

Understand the Basics

Simple Steps to Solar

How to get started with solar energy and a brief introduction to some of the terms and concepts you may encounter. Guides available in Hmong, Somali, and Spanish.

Start your solar journey

Assess a Site for Solar Suitability

Wondering if a particular site in Minnesota is good for solar energy? The MN Solar App can help. It uses a combination of Lidar and GIS technology to provide solar suitability for the entire state.

Assess your site

Questions to Ask Solar Installers

We compiled questions to help you begin the conversation with a solar installer before starting a project.

Evaluate solar installers

Smart Shopping Tips for Solar (Dept of Energy)

Looking for a Solar Installer?

See a directory of installers who work in Minnesota. Note CERTs has not vetted these businesses, we only verify that they work in Minnesota after they submit their information.

Find an installer

Paying for Solar

$1,987 is the median annual energy bill savings for people who add solar to their home, according to a 2024 analysis from Lawrence Berkeley National Lab researchers.

Check out the lab's Tracking the Sun report for annual solar pricing and design trends in the U.S.

Discover resources tailored to your solar project needs below.