Solar Panels In Minnesota

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How Much Do Solar Panels Cost In Minnesota

The actual cost per watt will vary from county to county in Minnesota. The price ranges below are range based on the average price per watt of $3.04.

System Size Avg. Cost Per Watt Low-End Price Average Price High-End Price
6 kWs $3.04 $13,680.00 $18,240.00 $22,800.00
8 kWs $3.04 $18,240.00 $24,320.00 $30,400.00
10 kWs $3.04 $22,800.00 $30,400.00 $38,000.00
12 kWs $3.04 $27,360.00 $36,480.00 $45,600.00
14 kWs $3.04 $31,920.00 $42,560.00 $53,200.00
16 kWs $3.04 $36,480.00 $48,640.00 $60,800.00

Keep in mind, the prices above are based on the average price per watt across all of Minnesota. The real cost per watt may be higher or lower in your city.

Minnesota Solar Panel Rebates

In addition to the Federal Solar Tax Credit, you might be surprised to know that there are currently at least 140 rebates available in the State of Minnesota. Click the link below to see all of the solar panel rebates available in your state.

  • At Least 140 Solar Rebates
  • Get Federal Tax Credits & Minnesota Solar Rebates
  • Save Thousands Of Dollars On Solar Panels In Minnesota
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Minnesota Solar Panels By City

Cities In Minnesota Where Solar Is Booming

Homeowners around the State of Minnesota are eliminating their energy bills, improving the value of their homes, and making Minnesota a little more green. Check out some of the more popular cities for solar panels in Minnesota below.

  • Blaine
    Sunlight kWh985.99544707529kWh
    % Qualified74.49%
    Med. kW Potential9.75kW
  • Bloomington
    Sunlight kWh987.7kWh
    % Qualified71.00%
    Med. kW Potential9.5kW
  • Brooklyn Park
    Sunlight kWh987.7kWh
    % Qualified84.81%
    Med. kW Potential11kW
  • Duluth
    Sunlight kWh980.05kWh
    % Qualified64.99%
    Med. kW Potential5kW
  • Eagan
    Sunlight kWh990.25kWh
    % Qualified93.23%
    Med. kW Potential11.25kW
  • Eden Prairie
    Sunlight kWh987.7kWh
    % Qualified88.87%
    Med. kW Potential11.25kW
  • Lakeville
    Sunlight kWh990.25kWh
    % Qualified89.84%
    Med. kW Potential11.25kW
  • Minneapolis
    Sunlight kWh987.7kWh
    % Qualified57.53%
    Med. kW Potential4.75kW
  • Plymouth
    Sunlight kWh987.7kWh
    % Qualified78.98%
    Med. kW Potential10.25kW
  • Rochester
    Sunlight kWh979.2kWh
    % Qualified74.11%
    Med. kW Potential9.75kW
  • Saint Paul
    Sunlight kWh982.6kWh
    % Qualified56.90%
    Med. kW Potential5kW
  • Woodbury
    Sunlight kWh981.75kWh
    % Qualified91.19%
    Med. kW Potential10kW

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions About Solar Panels In Minnesota

Still have questions about getting solar panels installed at your home or property in Minnesota? Browse some of our most common questions and answers below.

How Often Should Solar Panels Be Cleaned?

The simple answer is any time they become obstructed by too much debris or grime to work efficiently. How long that takes will depend on your location. If you live near a populated downtown, your panels will get covered in soot faster, but if you live in a rainy place, your panels may stay cleaner longer. As a general rule, it is best to clean and inspect your solar panels every 6 months, but you may find it makes sense to clean them more often and get full efficiency from your clean solar panels.

How Is Solar Energy Produced?

When the photons in sunlight hit the atoms in your solar panel, electrons can be kicked loose. Solar panels are designed to collect these disassociated electrons and store them in a battery to power your home and electronics.

Can Snow and Ice Damage Solar Panels?

Snow and Ice are rarely an issue for a properly installed and maintained solar panel system. Solar panels generate a good amount of heat through their operation and will usually melt any snowfall or ice accumulation. Solar panels are also almost always installed at an angle so snow and ice will generally slide right off. If your panels become entirely blocked by snow or ice, however, they will not generate power, the same as with any other debris that might cover your panels.

Do Solar Panels Create Power On Cloudy Days?

Solar Panels still produce some electricity during cloudy days from indirect and UV light, but their production is reduced to around 15-30% of what they would create in direct sunlight.

How do solar panels work?

Solar panels, or solar photovoltaic panels, transform sunlight into usable energy by converting the light into an electric field that then flows into a conductive wire.  The conductive wire flows into the inverter which then transforms the electricity to an alternating current which can then be used to power a property.

You can read our full article about how solar panels work here.

How many solar panels do I need?

In order to figure out how many solar panels you need, you’ll need to determine how much energy your household uses, how many panels you can fit on your roof, the peak sunlight in your area, how efficient the panels you’re considering are, and whether net metering is available in your area. The easiest way to find out is to get a solar panel estimate from a local installer.

Why are flexible solar panels less efficient?

Flexible solar panels are limited in the materials they can be made from. Rigid solar panels can be made with more efficient components, and are generally thicker, which means more material to interact with solar rays and produce electricity.

Fun Facts About Minnesota

Minnesota, also known as the North Star State; Gopher State; Land of 10,000 Lakes, has seen a population growth of 7.60% since 2010. As of 2020, the total population was 5,706,494. You might be surprised to find out that 72.6% of the people in Minnesota own their homes. This means that of the 5,706,494 people in Minnesota, 72.6% are potentially elligible to install solar panels at their home. Click here to find out if you're elligible for solar panels. Did you know that Minnesota is the the home of The oldest rock in the world, 3.8 billion years old, found in Minnesota River valley? it should come as no surprise that the state motto is "L'toile du Nord (The North Star)".

Minnesota has a total area of 79,626.74 square miles of which 79,626.74 square miles is land. The highest elevation in the State of Minnesota is 2,301 feet and the lowest point is 600 making the average elevation 1,200 feet. With these elevations, solar panel installation is usually a breeze.

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