Northeast Minnesota Solar Co-op

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Open

to new members in the Duluth and Arrowhead Area – Carlton, St. Louis, Lake, Cook, and Itasca Counties

June 30, 2025

last day to join the co-op

About

This solar co-op is not a legally incorporated entity. It is an informally organized group of engaged and educated consumers that SUN brings together for a limited time to leverage their buying power to get the best price and service from a local solar installer. Members of the group are encouraged to stay engaged with SUN after the solar co-op is disbanded but this is not required.

Imagine walking into a solar company’s office with 50 or 100 of your neighbors and saying, “We all want to get solar. What kind of deal can you give us?”

That’s a solar co-op!

In fact, it’s even better than that. In addition to competitive pricing on solar panels, you get:

  • Info to help you understand solar. Our vendor-neutral solar experts are here to help you understand how solar works and make the best decision for your energy needs.
  • A direct line to ask specific questions. You can call or email us anytime you need help. We’ll be here now and long after you install solar.
  • A team that solicits and reviews proposals from solar companies. First, Solar United Neighbors requests bids on your behalf. Then, a committee of your fellow co-op members meet to assess the pros and cons and select the best installer for the group. (Note: If that sounds interesting to you, you’re also welcome to join the selection committee!)
  • Community. You’ll join the growing solar movement. You’ll have a built-in network of support and inspiration from others who, like you, are taking a stand for energy freedom and advancing the clean energy economy.
  • A bigger impact! Going solar creates jobs, and puts energy production and its benefits back in the hands of the people and contributes to cleaner air and water for everyone. A solar co-op amplifies those outcomes exponentially.

Watch the video below to learn more about our solar co-op process and its benefits, or view our FAQs.

How does a co-op work?

Cost & Savings

How much does solar cost? How much can you save?

Coming soon.

Partners

Partners

Events

Events

Northeast Minnesota Solar 101 (Opens in a new tab)

Northeast Minnesota Solar 101

Learn about solar energy and its benefits for your home, or small business. We’ll take you through the technology, economics, financing and more. You’ll also learn about the Solar Co-op…
6:30 pm CDT Solar 101, Virtual Minnesota
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Northeast Minnesota Solar 101 – Duluth (Opens in a new tab)

Northeast Minnesota Solar 101 – Duluth

Learn about solar energy and its benefits for your home, or small business. We’ll take you through the technology, economics, financing and more. You’ll also learn about the Solar Co-op…
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm CDT In-person, Solar 101 Minnesota
John Anderson presenting a Solar 101 presentation to a group of seated people indoors.
Northeast Minnesota Solar 101 – Grand Marais (Opens in a new tab)

Northeast Minnesota Solar 101 – Grand Marais

Learn about solar energy and its benefits for your home, or small business. We’ll take you through the technology, economics, financing and more. You’ll also learn about the Solar Co-op…
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm CDT In-person, Solar 101 Minnesota
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Updates

Updates

Please check back here for announcements and updates from Northeast Minnesota 2025 Solar Co-op.

Installers

Installers

The solar installers for Northeast Minnesota 2025 Solar Co-op will be posted soon.

The Request for Proposals for local installers to bid will be issued on April 28, 2025.

Contact us

Contact us

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John Anderson

Minnesota Program Associate
Solar United Neighbors

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