Community Solar Plan      
A guide on how to create a solar community project. This was made possible by a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy and the MN Department of Commerce. It is a 4 MB PDF file. more

I want my own solar system      
Solar energy can be used to provide heat or electricity, and Minnesota has a very good solar potential--as good as Houston, Texas! This primer explores the basics of solar options and can help you figure out your solar future. more

Minnesota Solar Electric Rebate Report: 2002-2008      
A summary of Phase I and II of the Solar Electric Rebate Program. Published in April 2009. more

Relationship between solar generation and electric demand      
Solar electricity production has an intuitively positive relationship with electric companies need for power during high-cost, high-demand summer periods. This study quantifies the capacity value of solar electricity during Xcel Energy's peak demand periods. more

Small Solar Electric Systems: A Minnesota Guide      
More and more Minnesotans are asking if they can use solar energy to power their homes. You'll find some of the answers here. more

Small solar rebate success      
With as good or even better solar resources than parts of Florida or Texas, Minnesota and Wisconsin have become movers and shakers in the Midwest?s solar-electricity markets. In this region known for its pragmatic attitudes and reliance on tradition, there is a decidedly progressive movement toward residential renewable energy. Reprinted from Midwest Solar. more

Solar Electric Distribution List      
Sign-up to receive updates on solar electric activities in Minnesota. more

Solar Electric Interconnection Packet      
Information for interconnecting your solar electric system with utilities. more

Solar Electric Rebates      
Forms & Instructions for the current solar rebate program. more

Solar Modeling Resources      
A list of financial analysis, modeling and decision making tools for solar compiled by Sandia National Laboratory. more