Solar Savings Calculator
Pick your home size, roof direction and shading to see a realistic Minnesota estimate — built on real local energy data. Then get exact numbers in a free assessment.
Tells us roughly how much energy you use.
The way your biggest roof faces.
More shade means less power.
- A 8.1 kW system covers a home this size at this roof & shading.
- Built on real Minnesota production (~1,250 kWh per kW per year) and today’s energy rate (~$0.16/kWh).
- Energy gets ~2.5% more valuable each year (rising rates, minus panel aging).
- Backed by our 30-year Solar Insure warranty.
- You own the system — we don’t do residential leases or PPAs in Minnesota.
A ballpark from typical Minnesota numbers — not a quote. The residential federal tax credit ended Dec 31, 2025, so it’s not in this math. Businesses & farms also qualify for the 30% ITC (time-limited) plus depreciation — ask us.
Frequently asked.
Is this calculator a quote?
No — it’s a realistic ballpark from your home size, roof direction and shading using typical Minnesota production. A free assessment gives you exact, site-specific numbers after we study your roof.
How is the estimate calculated?
We estimate your yearly energy use from your home size, size a system to cover it for your roof direction and shading, then compare 30 years of energy value against the install cost. We use real Minnesota production (~1,250 kWh per kW per year) and current energy rates.
Does it include the tax credit?
No. The estimate is energy value only, and there is no federal residential solar credit anymore — it ended December 31, 2025. Businesses and farms still qualify for the 30% commercial ITC plus depreciation, which we model separately.
Want the real numbers?
A free assessment beats any calculator. Book yours.