Minnesota Solar Energy Incentives
To offset the cost of installing a solar energy system on your property, TruNorth Solar can make it simple. A simple complimentary evaluation and consultation. A simple report of your property’s expected solar output. Matched to the solar energy incentives available to you in your area. Minnesota solar energy incentives can offset a large portion […]
Minnesota Solar Tax Exemptions
In addition to the current Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) that gives you 30% off the cost of your solar system, there are several other solar tax exemptions that the state of Minnesota has in place. Act now to use the Solar Investment Tax Credit! Call us at 612-888-9599, or contact us on the website to get […]
Minnesota’s Solar Potential
The state of Minnesota has no fossil fuel reserves at all – no natural gas, no coal, and no oil. However, it does have resources of another kind. Solar energy is Minnesota’s largest energy resource. The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) estimates that Minnesota has enough solar “technical potential” to produce more than 150 times […]
A Brief Introduction to Micro-Inverters, String Inverters, and Optimizers
Like any electrical system, a solar array needs a way to manage the flow of electrical energy. In order to avoid damaging your household electronics, the electrical grid, and your solar panels themselves, a system of electrical inverters and optimizers need to be in place. Inverters change the DC current produced in solar panels to […]
How Does Solar*Rewards Work?
Xcel Energy’s Solar*Rewards incentive pays annually at 8 cents per kWh produced by your solar photovoltaic system for 10 years. In addition to the annual incentive payments, you lower your electricity bill as your array produces power. If you produce more than you consume in any given month, excess kilo-watt hours are credited on your bill. […]
How Do I Pay For Solar?
Solar gives you energy independence, greatly reduces your carbon footprint, and saves you money over the long term. Even though the cost of solar power has come down a lot in the last few years, it is a significant upfront investment. Luckily, in Minnesota there are several incentives in place to reduce this cost. The […]
Independence, Stewardship, and Solar
[metaslider id=1410] As we drove up to the Johnson farm near Hinckley, we were greeted by several large, exotic-looking speckled birds that glared at us reproachfully, and proceeded to trot away, shrieking loudly. Guinea fowl, who are native to Africa as we were told by Kathy Johnson, eat ticks. They’re helpful additions to the 192-acre […]
Solar Shingles – An Installer Perspective
The idea is a good one: instead of installing solar panels onto a roof, why not integrate solar power into the roof shingles themselves? This way, the roof can function normally, look normal except for a photovoltaic sheen, and deal with less weight than the traditional panels. However, implementing this idea isn’t as easy or […]
Now is the Time for Solar – Federal Investment Tax Credit Dropping by end of 2016
In the next 18 months, the U.S. will see more solar installations than ever before. The federal investment tax credit (ITC) is a 30 percent tax credit for residential, commercial and utility scale systems. Tax credits work by reducing dollar-by-dollar the taxes that would be paid by the owner to the federal government. Please note […]
The Big Picture: TruNorth Solar
In order to kick off our summer installations, we thought it would be a good idea to reiterate who we are and what we stand for at TruNorth. Who are we? We are a Mission driven construction company with 15 employees committed to making a meaningful difference in our future energy recipe through solar […]
