Solar photovoltaic (PV) resources

Information about solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, energy storage systems and related resources for installers and inspectors.

Electrical licensing, permits, inspection fees and code

• NEW: Solar installers must be licensed as residential building contractor or remodeler

• FAQ – Solar PV and energy storage

• Jobsite Daily Attendance Record

• Inspection checklist

• Solar PV label guide

• Solar PV and the 2020 Minnesota Residential Code Fact Sheet

• Solar PV and the State Building Code Fact Sheet

• Solar PV standardized structural load tables for residential structures

• Solar Energy Code

Minnesota companies and associations

• The Clean Energy Project Builder

• Minnesota Department of Commerce

• Minnesota Solar Energy Industry Association (MNSEIA)

• Great Plains Institute Minnesota Local Government Solar Toolkit

• MN Solar Pathways

• Rural Renewable Energy Alliance

Associations, councils and research

• Interstate Renewable Energy Council

• Midwest Renewable Energy Association

• Renewable Energy World

• Solar Action Alliance

• Solar Energy Industries Association

Codes and standards

• Solar America Board for Codes and Standards

Electrical utilities

• Great River Energy

• Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association

• Minnesota Power

• Minnesota Renewable Energy Objectives

• Minnesota Rural Electric Association

• Otter Tail Power Company

• Xcel Energy

Information for homeowners and consumers

• Minnesota Public Utilities Commission

Questions?

Contact us at dli.electricity@state.mn.us.

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