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TruNorth Solar

Minneapolis Solar Companies
Ranked #6 in Minneapolis | Grade B+
4.90 (71 reviews)

TruNorth Solar

Minnesota solar designer and installer offering turn-key PV projects with site assessment, design, permitting, installation, and interconnection. Office located in Arden Hills and open weekdays.

Why Homeowners Choose This Business

Local Minnesota contractor offering end-to-end solar solutions, clear project updates, coordination with related trades, and follow-through after installation.

Service Area

Arden Hills, Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and nearby Twin Cities suburbs.


How This Business Compares

A quick local comparison based on ranking, review strength, and market visibility.
  • Performs at or above the local average for Google rating.
  • Shows strong customer satisfaction signals based on review quality and volume.

Services Covered

  Establishment
  Point Of Interest
  Supplier
  Solar panel installation
  Residential solar
  Commercial solar
  Installations
  Solar design
  Solar Interconnection
  Solar Incentives Help
  Roof-Mounted Solar
  Solar monitoring setup
  Agricultural Solar
  PV System Upgrades
  Flat Roof Solar

Solar PV design, turn-key installation, utility interconnection, incentive guidance, monitoring setup, and coordination with roofing and electrical work for residential, commercial, and agricultural projects.


Recent Reviews

4.90

(Based on 71 reviews)

Recent reviews highlight smooth project management, clear communication, and clean work areas. Many customers note helpful guidance on system design and coordination with other contractors, as well as follow-up support after activation. A minority critique mentions aesthetic concerns about exterior conduit routing. Overall sentiment trends very positive with praise for responsiveness and installation quality.

Google Review
John Munger on TruNorth Solar

In a time when solar credits have dried up and residential solar companies have plenty of capacity, don’t choose Tru North.

We had them install solar for our new home construction. It turned out that we were away when they did the install. When they came the house was framed but not sheetrocked - perfect for Tru North to run their wires internally. Despite this, their installers took the “easy” route and decided to run external conduit across the roof and down the outside walls of the house.

Unfortunate, but something that could be remedied. When we arrived home and found that they had done this I contacted Tru North so that they could fix the situation by running the wires internally before construction was complete. They asked me to send pictures. I did that. They told me that their operations team would be in touch. They never called. I called again and again. Each time I was told that someone would be calling me back in short order. Finally, after months of this game, I let my contact at Tru North know that we could not wait any longer as construction was proceeding and we needed to finish the house. Still polite, even congenial, but still no call.

Maybe there is something that I don’t understand and they had no choice but to run the conduits externally down the side of our new home. But no one has bothered to explain that to me. Super unprofessional conduct.

Find another company to do your solar. Tru North clearly doesn’t care . . .

From start to finish the process went incredibly smooth. They recommended a great roofing company that worked out well for us also. Solar install itself went smooth - we passed inspection with no issues. All the staff seemed knowledgeable, work went quickly, and we were updated regularly. They were also friendly (including learning our dogs names, putting pet friendly salt down outside) and kept the house/work areas clean. Overall it was an easy process and we would recommend TruNorth Solar in a heart beat.
Our system is projected to get around 105% of our energy needs based on their research and the idea of getting a check from the energy company instead of a bill delights me.

Google Review
Nate Earley on TruNorth Solar

TruNorth was an absolute perfect experience, start to finish. I could not recommend more. They helped make sure the system was designed well, and that we understood. We even wanted to make a change after they had started work, and they were perfectly happy to do so. They followed up even after everything had been installed and paid for and working for awhile to make sure I was still happy with it. I love my solar system, and have for about three years already. Still very happy, and glad we did it!

Google Review
Kevin Drummond on TruNorth Solar

We wanted to install roof-top solar panels on our home and chose TruNorth Solar for the project. The entire TruNorth team exceeded our expectations!

They did a thorough assessment of the best placement of the panels and how many panels were needed to provide 100% of our current usage. They also came up with a solution to how best to tie-in with our existing electrical panel, without any disruptive trenching.
Installation went very smoothly, and their follow-up expertise is much appreciated.

More recently we contracted with TruNorth to come back and install our EV charger.

We highly recommend TruNorth Solar!

Google Review
Steve Borden on TruNorth Solar

TruNorth Solar installed my solar a couple years back now. I'm writing today as my home is still NET ZERO carbon use with my electricity. I've also saved thousands of dollars so far since I have no electric bill most of the year!
NOTE: That's with 5 people in the home btw!

Another key factor in my recommendation was how TruNorth treated me post my installation. TruNorth sent a crew out months later to remount ALL my panels to optimize the drainage into my new gutter system. I'm sure they didn't make much money on my system, but they really care about taking care of the customer over the long haul...
Steve Borden

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Frequently Asked Questions

They design and install solar PV systems for homes, businesses, and agricultural sites. Project scopes range from roof-mounted arrays to larger commercial or flat-roof installations.

Timelines vary by permitting, utility approval, and roof coordination, but many projects move from design to switch-on in several weeks to a few months. TruNorth provides updates at key milestones to keep homeowners informed.

Yes, the team assists with local and utility paperwork, incentive applications, and interconnection steps. This includes submitting documents and coordinating inspections as needed.

Reviews indicate they regularly coordinate with roofing partners and address electrical tie-ins. Discuss your roof plans early so scheduling aligns with installation.

Systems are typically set up with online production monitoring so you can track energy generation. The specific platform depends on equipment selected for your project.
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Opening Hours


  • Monday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

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Business Details


Business Rating
4.90 (71 reviews) Pro Business
Address
3735 Dunlap St N, Arden Hills, MN 55112
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