From curious to powered on.
Thorough, transparent and local — here's exactly how we take you from first call to a system that's producing.
Four clear steps, no surprises.
Free assessment
We review your roof, shading, usage and bill and give you a straight answer on whether solar makes sense.
Transparent design & proposal
A custom system with honest numbers, full equipment specs, savings, incentives and financing — all laid out.
Permits & install
Licensed, permitted, inspected, and installed by our own crew — no subcontractors, ever.
Power on & lifetime support
We commission it, monitor it, and stand behind it for 30 years.
What's in your free, no-pressure proposal.
No inflated numbers, no hidden adders — just the real picture so you can decide with confidence.
Honest production estimate
We factor in real-world losses (snow, heat, shading) — about 16% — so your numbers aren't the inflated lab-condition figures some companies quote.
Usage vs. production
Your actual yearly usage mapped against estimated production, so you can see your real offset.
Full equipment specs
Exactly what we're installing — premium Tier-1 panels, Enphase microinverters, and IronRidge racking with QuickBOLT mounts.
Savings & financing
Cash, loan (Affinity, One Ethos, MNCEE) and the incentives you qualify for — all spelled out.
Monitoring & warranty
Your 30-year Solar Insure coverage and the monitoring you'll get, explained in plain language.
Net metering, explained
How Minnesota net metering banks your summer production for the winter months.
A free 1-year inspection on every install.
Protection + performance + peace of mind — included with every iSolar system.
Panel inspection
A comprehensive visual check of every panel.
Inverter check
Performance verification of all microinverters.
Electrical verification
Every connection tested for safety.
Racking review
Mounting integrity and torque inspection.
Production analysis
Data-driven performance reporting.
Roof seal check
Penetration seal verification.
Written report
Detailed findings and recommendations.
Priority scheduling
iSolar clients get first availability.
You'll always know how your system is doing
Every iSolar system includes real-time monitoring. You see 24-hour live and historical production and your carbon offset — and if anything ever looks off, notifications go to both you and iSolar so we can act fast. Local team, lifetime support, one call away.
The smart choice for your home.
The things we put in writing on every proposal.
40+ years of experience
Trusted by Minnesota homeowners, with renewable-energy roots going back to the 1980s.
Most comprehensive warranty in MN
The insurance-backed Solar Insure SI-30 (30 yrs) + 20-year battery warranty, backed by Zurich.
Local team, lifetime support
One call away — we design, install and service every system ourselves. No subcontractors, ever.
Premium Tier-1, zero compromise
Premium Tier-1 panels and Enphase microinverters — installed by Minnesotans, for Minnesotans.
Quality work, priced fairly.
You get the equipment, engineering and workmanship you'd expect from the big national installers — delivered by a local, family-owned crew that's here for the long haul. Every system is designed and installed by our own team, permitted and inspected, and backed by a 30-year warranty.
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.
How long does the whole process take, start to finish?
For a home, typically a few weeks from signed proposal to power-on: assessment and design, then permitting and the utility interconnection application, then the install itself (usually a day or two), then final inspection and utility commissioning. Permitting and utility timelines drive most of the wait — we manage all of it and give you a realistic schedule up front.
Do you use subcontractors?
No — the same licensed local crew that starts your job finishes it: design, permitting, installation, electrical and commissioning, all in-house. No subcontractor shuffle.
How accurate is your production estimate?
We quote honestly. Instead of the inflated lab figure (PVWatts at ~145%), we factor in real-world losses — roughly 16% for snow, heat and shading — so the savings number in your proposal is one you can actually count on.
What permits and inspections are involved?
Electrical and building permits, a code inspection, and the utility interconnection and net-metering application. We pull and manage all of it — you don't chase anything.
What is the free 1-year Total Care inspection?
A complimentary check-up at the one-year mark on every install: panels, inverters, electrical connections, racking, production vs. expectation, and roof-penetration seals — finished with a written report.
What happens if something needs service later?
Our own local crew handles it — not a 1-800 number — backed by the 30-year, insurance-backed Solar Insure warranty (parts and labor). Monitoring alerts come to us too, so we often catch issues before you do.
Is the assessment really free and no-pressure?
Yes. We review your roof, shading, usage and bill and give you a straight answer — even if that answer is that solar isn't the right fit for your situation right now.
Want a proposal this transparent?
Free, no-pressure assessment with real numbers — not inflated estimates.