Solar Connection
Solar Connection designs, installs and services solar panel systems for homes, businesses, farms, schools and nonprofits in Rochester. Its project planning uses drone data and 3D modeling to assess roof geometry, shading and structural features. Customers can preview proposed panel layouts in an interactive 3D model before committing.
Business Highlights
- No subcontractors; one dedicated team works from consultation through long after installation.
- Every installation includes a two-year “anything happens” warranty and a 10-year structural warranty.
- Most of its solar systems include a 25- or 30-year performance warranty from the panel manufacturer.
Service Area
Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa.
Featured on ProsGrade. Solar Connection is one of 3 solar companies ProsGrade lists in Rochester, Minnesota.
4 services listed, including Solar installation and maintenance, Solar and battery storage and Solar and EV charging. Open weekdays, closed on weekends. Rated 4.7 from 65 reviews.
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How This Business Compares
How Solar Connection compares with the other 2 solar companies on ProsGrade in Rochester, using public Google ratings and review counts.
- Rated 4.7 on Google, well above the 3.0 average of other Rochester solar companies on ProsGrade.
- Has the most Google reviews (65) of the 3 Rochester solar companies on ProsGrade.
- One of 2 Rochester solar companies on ProsGrade rated 4.7 or higher from at least 10 reviews.
Services Covered
4 services- Solar installation and maintenanceRoof-mounted or backyard-mounted systems.
- Solar and battery storageBackup power during outages; compatible with new or existing solar systems.
- Solar and EV chargingAt-home charging; smart systems can optimize charging times and store excess solar energy.
- Electrical contractingResidential and commercial services, including new construction and general maintenance.
Reviews
What customers say
Several customers praise clear explanations and communication during solar projects, including being walked through what to expect and kept informed from design through commissioning. One customer also says the installers kept the work area clean. Another reviewer describes more than a year of discussions about a combined new array and mitigation project before Solar Connection stopped returning calls and emails.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Solar Connection’s solar installation process typically take?
It typically takes six months or less from contract signing to energy production, although permitting and utility approval can take from two weeks to two years.
Does Solar Connection provide solar financing?
It does not offer financing directly, but has resources and relationships with programs and lenders that offer solar loans.
How does Solar Connection check whether a roof is suitable?
It uses an on-site evaluation to consider shading and roof integrity when assessing whether a property is suitable for solar.
Can homeowners add battery storage after Solar Connection installs a solar system?
Yes. It says some battery options can be added after a system is installed, allowing customers to install solar first and add storage later.




