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.

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.

Find an installer

Paying for Solar

Check out the Berkeley 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.

Residential

Inflation Reduction Act rebates and tax credits

Minnesota Power’s Low Income Solar Program

Businesses, farms, and nonprofits

Inflation Reduction Act tax credits

Direct Pay

USDA REAP Grant

Property Assessed Clean Energy Loans

Public sector

Direct Pay and Transferabilty

Model RFP for Third-Party Solar

Solar for Schools Grant Program

Solar on Public Buildings Grant Program

Additional Solar Access for Residents

Adding storage to your project

Community Solar Gardens

Utility Renewable Programs

Solar for Businesses, Farms, and Nonprofits

Renewable Energy for Greater Minnesota

Clean Energy for Food Shelves

Lease your land for solar

Solar for Public Sector

Public Solar Procurement

Solar for Schools

Solar on Public Buildings

Community Planning Resources

MN Solar Guide

Murray County solar siting community engagement

Grow Solar Toolkit

SolSmart

Read about solar projects and ideas from across Minnesota

Stories about Solar

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