Northwind Solar

06/24/2026

Curious about going solar and what incentives and rebates apply in 2026?

Join us tonight at 5:30pm for a virtual Solar Power Hour Info Session with The Midwest Renewable Energy Association and City of Stevens Point Government to explore your options.

Central Wisconsin homes, nonprofits, and businesses can participate in our limited time Grow Solar Central Wisconsin Group Buy program to lower the cost of going solar!

Learn more / Register: https://www.growsolar.org/central-wisconsin/

06/24/2026

This week, our Service Coordinator, Durand Larsen, presented at the Amicus Solar O&M Retreat in Arkansas, sharing how best practices from other industries can be applied to strengthen solar service and O&M operations.

Are you having issues with your system and not sure how to proceed? We're here to help!

Submit a service request via our website or give us a call:
💻 https://www.northwindre.com/request-services
📞 715-630-6451

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06/21/2026

Summer is here🌞Today is the summer solstice, it’s a fitting time to celebrate the power of the sun in our June Newsletter!

This month, we’re sharing a major Northwind milestone, local solar stories, and timely opportunities to learn more about solar, storage, incentives, and energy resilience in Central Wisconsin.

Check out the latest edition, and subscribe at: https://www.northwindre.com/newsletter

06/17/2026

Solar Spotlight in Merrill ⚡ ☀️

Installation is moving forward at St. Stephens United Church of Christ.

Designed for long-term financial value, this solar project is estimated to deliver a 13.8% internal rate of return, a 9-year cost recovery, and approximately $160,000 in electricity value over 25 years.

We’re proud to support an investment that helps strengthen both financial resilience and long-term sustainability.

📌 If your business or nonprofit is curious about solar, give us a call: 715-630-6451 or visit northwindre.com

06/11/2026

Solar just reached a major milestone in the U.S.: for the first month on record, solar generated more electricity than coal. In May 2026, solar supplied 12.8% of U.S. electricity, while coal supplied 12.2%.

As electricity demand grows and utility costs continue to rise, homeowners and businesses are looking for ways to take more control over their energy expenses. Solar remains one of the most practical, affordable, and proven ways to do that.

At Northwind Solar, we’re proud to help Wisconsin families, farms, nonprofits, and businesses invest in long-term energy savings with clean, renewable, solar.

🌞 Get a quote today: northwindre.com

https://www.therepublic.com/2026/06/10/solar-power-hits-new-milestones-in-the-us-even-as-trump-boosts-coal-over-clean-energy/

Even as President Donald Trump boosts coal over clean energy, solar power is hitting new milestones in the U.S. and remains the leading source of new power. Data released Wednesday by global energy think tank Ember, along with a report by the Solar Energy Industries Association and analytics firm Wo...

06/10/2026

As a local worker-owned solar company here in Central Wisconsin, we're proud members of the Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce.

Thanks for swinging by! Central Wisconsin home and business owners, now's the time to save on solar by participating in our Grow Solar Central Wisconsin Group Buy Program!

Learn more / Request and Estimate: https://www.northwindre.com/solar-power-incentives

06/09/2026

The Group Buy is back for 2026!

Join us for an info session this Saturday, June 13th 5pm at The Midwest Renewable Energy Association Summer Solstice Celebration!

This program makes going solar easier through education, group-buy pricing, and rebates for eligible homeowners, businesses, farms, and nonprofits.

Upcoming Solar Power Hours
☀️ June 13, 5:00 PM: In-person
☀️June 24, 5:30 PM: Virtual via Zoom
☀️July 14, 4:30 PM: In-person
☀️July 30, 1:00 PM: Virtual via Zoom
☀️August 13, 5:30 PM: In-person

Learn More: https://www.northwindre.com/solar-power-incentives

Meet Northwind Solar — the Grow Solar Central Wisconsin Installer! ☀️

About Northwind Solar:
As Central Wisconsin’s premier solar installer, Northwind Solar has helped homeowners and businesses harness the power of the sun with high-performance solar and battery storage systems. As a worker-owned cooperative, their team brings more than 100 years of combined renewable energy experience to every project.

“Being the installer for the Central Wisconsin Group Buy Program over the past several years has been an incredibly rewarding experience for Northwind Solar. The opportunity to offer an additional rebate provides a meaningful financial advantage for consumers who are considering going solar.”
— Woody Bolton, Northwind Solar

Thinking about going solar? Through the Grow Solar Central Wisconsin program, you can access trusted local expertise, educational resources, and exclusive group-buy savings.

Learn more at: www.growsolar.org/central-wisconsin

06/01/2026

Thanks for the shout out Qcells North America! Solar is just one sustainability consideration that was incorporated into this project on UW-Stevens Point's Albertson Hall. We're proud to be part of it, and powering our community forward with clean energy!

05/28/2026

Another Wautoma home is running on sunshine! ☀️🔋

Congratulations to Steve on his new 5.28 kW grid-tied solar system with FranklinWH Energy Storage Inc. battery backup, designed to produce an estimated 6,679 kWh in the first year and offset more than 135% of his current energy use!!!

This system gives Steve clean energy production plus backup power when he needs it most. That's true energy independence and resilience ⚡️

Steve has already referred his brother to Northwind Solar. That kind of trust means the world to us. 💛

Thank you, Steve, for choosing Northwind Solar and for sharing the benefits of solar with your family.

Interested in solar with battery backup for your home? Let’s talk.
northwindre.com or call 715-630-6451