How much can I save by going solar in St. Cloud?
Homeowners in St. Cloud can expect to save an average of more than $35,000.
SunPower is Helping St. Cloud, MN Go Solar
St. Cloud is enjoying the benefits of a solar boom! As of 2023, there were nearly 23,000 distributed solar installations in the state of Minnesota, and that number continues to grow daily.1 The movement for solar is powered by supportive legislation and programs, such as the net metering laws in the state and the SolarSense program. Amid all the growth, SunPower is here to help bring the best solar installation experience to homeowners in St. Cloud, with our high-performance solar panels and excellent customer service.
Why St. Cloud Is a Great Fit for Solar?
St. Cloud’s northern Great Lakes climate offers strong solar potential for residential and business installations. With long sunny summer days and continued sunshine through spring and fall, there is a great source of energy in the area. Even days with cold and rainy weather bring benefits for solar systems. Rain and snow clean solar panels off, and cold weather cools down the elements in the panels, meaning both conditions help improve the health of a solar system. Realistically, cold sunny days are the best for solar energy, and St. Cloud has plenty of those.
Solar Incentives Available in St. Cloud
Minnesota residents, and homeowners in St. Cloud specifically, benefit from a number of programs that can offer real incentives to go solar now:
Sales Tax Exemption: Solar equipment purchased in St. Cloud is exempt from Minnesota’s 6.8% sales tax.
SolarSense Program: This is a lottery that homeowners can apply to be a part of, which awards homeowners rebates for their solar installation to help reduce the upfront costs.
Net Metering: Homes with solar can join the net metering program at Xcel Energy and exchange their excess energy back to the grid for energy credits. These are credited against any energy drawn from the grid when the sun isn’t shining. Additionally, these credits can be paid out to the homeowner via check.
Solar Rewards Program (Xcel Energy): This is an additional program created by the Xcel Energy company and the Minnesota Renewable Development Fund to award solar systems that are the most productive with $0.07 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) annually for up to 10 years. However, there is a waitlist to be a part of this program.
What Are the Benefits of Going Solar in St. Cloud?
There are many incredible benefits for homeowners who choose to convert their homes to solar power. Here are a few of the long and short-term benefits.
Cut Energy Bills: Homeowners in St. Cloud can expect to see more than just a short-term reduction of energy bills, but over the lifetime of the system, may see savings averaging more than $35,000, according to EnergySage.2
Environmental Benefits: There are wonderful environmental benefits that come in the long term with solar power, such as reduced carbon emissions and cleaner air and water. According to Google’s Project Sunroof, St. Cloud could eliminate nearly 600,000 metric tons of carbon emissions if the city achieved its solar potential.3
Grid Independence: A solar system that is well-designed may cover the total energy needs of the home when the sun is shining. Add a solar storage solution to that system, and the home can even save excess energy for when the sun is not shining. In this way, many homes enjoy independence from the grid, its volatile prices, and outages that occur.
Boost Home Value: Many housing markets around the country are seeing firsthand the impact solar has on home value as houses with solar systems sell faster and for more money than other homes.
What Makes SunPower A Great Choice for St. Cloud Homeowners?
SunPower is on a mission to build a new legacy of customer satisfaction that stands apart from the rest of the market through our high-performance products and knowledgeable experts. Homeowners choose us for their transition to solar for many reasons:
High-Efficiency Panels: Our products are chosen specifically because of the high-performance and long-lasting durability that they provide. All panels and equipment used in SunPower solar systems have been tested extensively for quality.
25-Year Warranty: Our 25-year warranties come directly from the manufacturer, protecting product performance for a lifetime of satisfaction.
Local Installation Experts: SunPower partners with local installation teams who have the training, certification, and experience needed to provide the best installation service.
Right-For-You Financing: Our experts are here to help you have the best experience transitioning to solar, which includes helping you find the right financing solution for your needs. Options may include Minnesota PACE, third-party ownership, 0-down options, and cash.
SunPower is proud to set the bar high for service in St. Cloud and surrounding communities, including Sauk Rapids, Waite Park, Sartell, and St. Joseph.
How Does Solar Installation Work with SunPower?
When you choose SunPower for your solar installation, you are choosing a partner who is there for you from the beginning of the process to the end:
- 1Custom System Design and Consultation:
- 2Surveys and Permits:
- 3Professional Installation:
- 4Activation:
Custom System Design and Consultation:
Our experts will provide a free consultation assessing your home, your energy needs, your financial goals, etc. Then they will provide you with a custom system design, and contracts will be signed.