Open
to residents in the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community
August 31st, 2025
last day to join the co-op
About
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.
Featured Partners
A full list of our featured partners is coming soon.
Cost & savings
| SAMPLE CASH PURCHASE | 4kW | 7.4kw |
| Average MN solar co-op pricing ($3.20/watt) | $12,800 | $23,680 |
| 30% Federal tax credit | -$3,840 | -$7,104 |
| Net Cost | $8,960 | $16,576 |
| Estimated year 1 electricity savings* | $631 | $1,088 |
| Estimated year 10 savings (cumulative)* | $6,753.84 | $13,803.17 |
| Estimated lifetime savings (25 years)* | $18,971.84 | $34,952.75 |
| Net Profit | $10,011.84 | $18,376.75 |
Example Pricing only; Actual system size will vary; *2% electricity price increase per year, 11.52 cents/kWh electricity rate, -0.5% panel degradation per year, 1,360 yearly kWh production per 1kW of solar, does not include solar renewable energy credits or other production incentives.
| SAMPLE LOAN PURCHASE Home equity line of credit, interest rate 4 and 7% , 30% down (then take the tax credit) | 4kW ($12,800) | 7.4kW ($23,680) | ||
| 10 year | 15 year | 10 year | 15 year | |
| Monthly electric savings** | $53 | $53 | $91 | $91 |
| Monthly Loan payment (4%) | $91 | $66 | $168 | $123 |
| Net monthly payment (4%) | $38 | $13 | $77 | $32 |
| Net Savings (25 years) (4%) | $8,051.84 | $7,091.84 | $14,792.75 | $12,512.75 |
| Monthly Loan payment (7%) | $149 | $115 | $275 | $213 |
| Net monthly payment (7%) | $96 | $62 | $184 | $122 |
| Net Savings (25 years) (7%) | $1,091.84 | -$1,728.16 | $1,952.75 | -$3,387.25 |
Example Pricing only. Actual cost depends on system size, interest rate, credit score, & other factors. Prices do not include incentives besides 30% tax credit. ** Reflects year one average savings. Savings will grow each year as avoided utility electricity costs increase.
UpdatesUpdates
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Events
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Installers
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