Incentives & tools, all in one place.
The money side of solar, organized: what Minnesota and the utilities still pay in 2026, how financing actually works, and free calculators that give you real numbers before anyone visits your roof.
Solar pencils out when the incentives, the financing and the system design all line up — and each of those has its own page here. The incentives guide is the place to start: it's the full 2026 picture, kept current as programs open and close. From there, the free tools turn your actual address and bill into honest estimates, and the financing page explains the cash-vs-loan decision without the dealer-fee games.
One place, all the links.
MN Incentives
The complete 2026 guide: Xcel Solar*Rewards, the commercial ITC deadline, tax exemptions, and what ended — kept honest and current.
All Minnesota incentives →Financing
Cash or loan — and why we don't sell leases. What a fair solar loan looks like and how dealer fees hide in low APRs.
Financing explained →Free Tools
Calculators and checkers built on real Minnesota production data — no email gate, no sales call required.
Browse all free tools →Savings Calculator
Your address, your bill, your number. The honest version of "how much would I actually save?"
Run your numbers →Is My House Ready?
Roof age, shading, panel space, electrical — a quick self-check before you talk to anyone.
Check your house →Refer & Earn
Know someone going solar? Our referral program pays you for sending neighbors our way.
Referral program →What Minnesotans say.
Real reviews from real iSolar customers — homes, farms and businesses across Minnesota.
“Dan and company at iSolar were great to work with throughout our solar project. Communication was top-notch throughout the planning and install process, and even…”
“10stars!! I am a Sr. Project Manager for Patriot Homes, LLC (a general contractor) The solar panels of a customer of mine needed to be removed and reinstalled to…”
“iSolar installed 15 panels on our home, which has a standing seam metal roof. We have been very pleased with their approach, communication, price and the Solar…”
“Professional and very thorough in follow-up and responses. Their electricians takes time to explain things well and very honest in their pricing. I got an EV…”
“Jon and everyone over at ISolar have been awesome to work with on getting my panels installed and getting me through the different programs offered to me. Jon also…”
“Our experience has been wonderful! We are so happy we made the shift to solar and iSolar was so great to work with at all stages of the process!”
Frequently asked.
Which incentives still exist for homeowners in 2026?
Net metering, Xcel Solar*Rewards (capacity permitting), the Minnesota sales-tax exemption and the property-tax exemption. The federal residential credit ended December 31, 2025 — our incentives guide keeps the full list current.
Are the calculators really free?
Yes — no email required, no obligation. They're built on real Minnesota production data, and if you want the precise version, a free consultation models your exact roof.
Not sure where to start?
Tell us what you're trying to do and we'll point you to the right page — or just handle it. Call (651) 565-1140.