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NorthStar Solar Minnesota

Cold-climate solar specialists

4.5 1 review
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About NorthStar Solar Minnesota

NorthStar Solar Minnesota installs solar systems engineered for heavy snow and extreme cold. We serve residential and small commercial customers across Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Location
Minneapolis, MN
Founded
2017
Languages
English

About this listing

NorthStar Solar Minnesota is listed on Top Solar Services as a Solar Installation contractor serving Minneapolis, Minnesota. According to the service mix on this profile, NorthStar Solar Minnesota works on Solar Installation, Battery Storage, System Maintenance. The 1 verified review on this page reflects real client experiences. Use the information on this page — the verified review count, sub-ratings on quality, schedule, cost, and willingness-to-refer, the company\'s services and pricing snapshot, and the contact details — alongside your own due diligence on licensing and insurance before requesting a quote.

Solar installation contractors design, permit, and mount new photovoltaic systems, handle utility interconnection, and provide ongoing warranty support. For homeowners, the key questions are NABCEP certification on the crew, a 10-year-plus workmanship warranty, and a written production estimate modeled in PVWatts or Aurora. For commercial buyers, look for OSHA 30 compliance and documented experience with projects of similar size.

In Minnesota, solar installation contractors are typically licensed at the state level for electrical or general construction work, and the most-cited credentials homeowners check on this page are NABCEP certification, manufacturer training (Tesla, Enphase, SolarEdge), and verified workers' compensation coverage. Confirm NorthStar Solar Minnesota\'s state contractor license number with your Minnesota licensing board, verify any NABCEP credentials at nabcep.org, and request proof of general liability and workers\' compensation insurance certificates that name your project address before signing a contract. For larger projects, ask for two or three references from recently completed installs of similar size and call them about quality, schedule, and warranty service experience.

Questions to ask this contractor

  1. What is your NABCEP certification number, and which crew member holds it?
  2. Will you provide a written production estimate modeled in PVWatts, Aurora, or Helioscope — including the shading and tilt assumptions?
  3. Can you share three references from recent installs of similar size and roof type in this area?
  4. What is the length of your workmanship warranty on labor and roof penetrations, and does it transfer to a future homeowner?
  5. Who pulls every permit (building, electrical, utility interconnection), and who is named as the responsible licensee on the electrical permit?

Service Lines

Solar Installation 70%
Battery Storage 20%
System Maintenance 10%

Contact Information

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Email

What Clients Have Said

Clients consistently praise NorthStar Solar Minnesota for specialized, experienced. Reviewers frequently highlight the company's ability to deliver projects on schedule and within budget.

This summary is based on verified Top Solar Services reviews.

NorthStar Solar Minnesota Reviews

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8kW Cold-Climate System

4.5 April 2026
Quality
Schedule
Cost
Refer
Services: Solar Installation, Battery Storage
Budget: $25,000 - $50,000
Completed: November 2025

NorthStar designed the system for our climate. Panels clear snow faster than expected and the batteries have held up through -20°F nights.

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