Michigan solar companies
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Oak Electric
Waterford, MI · solar since 2008 · electrical contractor for more than 50 years (company)
EcoGen rating · 93/100- Workmanship
- 25 years on parts and labor for REC panels (REC-certified installer); its solar lease also lists a 25-year equipment and workmanship warranty
- Roof penetrations
- InstaFlash Leakproof Guarantee on its roof attachments; term not stated
- Batteries
- Tesla Powerwall (certified installer) and Generac PWRcell
- Ways to pay
- Financing on approved credit and a solar lease
- Solar since
- 2008 (its Green Division)
Waterford headquarters: 4315 Dixie Hwy, Waterford, MI 48329 DirectionsPhone: (248) 206-5980Website: oakelectric.com
Visit Oak Electric websiteHow this rating adds up
- Licensing30/30
- Warranty protection30/35
- Local presence15/15
- Track record10/10
- Options8/10
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CBS Solar
Copemish, MI · northern Michigan · nearly 40 years in renewable energy (company)
EcoGen rating · 58/100- Workmanship
- Not published
- Roof penetrations
- Not published
- Batteries
- Tesla Powerwall 3, Sol-Ark with Renon, and SolarEdge
- Ways to pay
- Michigan Saves loan; credit and debit cards accepted with a 3.25% surcharge
- Solar since
- Nearly 40 years in renewable energy (company)
Copemish headquarters: 16880 Front Street, Copemish, MI 49625 DirectionsPhone: (231) 378-2936Website: cbssolar.com
Visit CBS Solar websiteHow this rating adds up
- Licensing25/30
- Warranty protection0/35
- Local presence15/15
- Track record10/10
- Options8/10
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Michigan Solar Solutions
Commerce Township, MI · Riverdale office · solar since 2007
EcoGen rating · 58/100Google 4.8 ★ (470 reviews)- Workmanship
- Offered; term not published
- Roof penetrations
- Not published
- Batteries
- Tesla, HomeGrid and Generac storage and backup (brands shown on its homepage)
- Ways to pay
- Michigan Saves loans with 10- to 25-year terms; its site says it accepts Bitcoin
- Solar since
- 2007
Commerce Township office (southern Michigan): 3260 Old Farm Lane, Commerce Township, MI 48390 DirectionsRiverdale office (northern and central Michigan): 11780 NW Monroe Rd, Riverdale, MI 48877 DirectionsPhone: (248) 923-3456Website: michigansolarsolutions.com
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- Licensing25/30
- Warranty protection0/35
- Local presence15/15
- Track record10/10
- Options8/10
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Strawberry Solar
Detroit, MI · serves the Lower Peninsula · solar since 2010
EcoGen rating · 58/100- Workmanship
- 10 years, per its warranty page and FAQ; its homepage advertises a 25-year installation warranty without terms
- Roof penetrations
- Not published
- Batteries
- Tesla Powerwall, Enphase, FranklinWH and HomeGrid
- Ways to pay
- Cash, card or check, or a Michigan Saves loan
- Solar since
- 2010
Detroit headquarters: 4444 2nd Ave, Detroit, MI 48201 DirectionsPhone: (313) 960-7900Website: strawberrysolar.com
Visit Strawberry Solar websiteHow this rating adds up
- Licensing15/30
- Warranty protection10/35
- Local presence15/15
- Track record10/10
- Options8/10
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Homeland Solar
Ann Arbor, MI · southeast Michigan · solar since 2010
EcoGen rating · 51/100Google 4.2 ★ (5 reviews)- Workmanship
- Not published
- Roof penetrations
- Not published
- Batteries
- Not published
- Ways to pay
- Michigan Saves loan or a home equity loan; no lease or PPA
- Solar since
- 2010
Ann Arbor headquarters: 303 Metty Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48103 DirectionsWebsite: homelandsolar.com
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- Licensing25/30
- Warranty protection0/35
- Local presence15/15
- Track record10/10
- Options1/10
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Agathon Solar
Spring Lake, MI · second office in Hart
EcoGen rating · 46/100- Workmanship
- Not published
- Roof penetrations
- Not published
- Batteries
- Tesla Powerwall 3 and HomeGrid, with Sol-Ark inverters
- Ways to pay
- Financing offered; its FAQ points to Michigan Saves credit-union loans
- Solar since
- Not published
Spring Lake office: 14721 Cleveland Street, Spring Lake, MI 49456 DirectionsPhone: (616) 607-8373Website: agathonsolar.com
Visit Agathon Solar websiteHow this rating adds up
- Licensing25/30
- Warranty protection0/35
- Local presence15/15
- Track record0/10
- Options6/10
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Need to know
- We rated 6 Michigan solar companies on licensing, warranties, local presence, track record and options. The top three: Oak Electric (5, Top-rated), CBS Solar (3.5, Good) and Michigan Solar Solutions (3.5, Good).
- Michigan has no net metering for new solar homes. Power you use as it is made saves the full rate, about 21.05¢ per kWh on average, while exported power earns only the supply part: 8.709¢ off-peak at DTE and 8.2996¢ from October to May at Consumers.
- Solar wiring is electrical work. In Michigan only licensed electricians may install wiring, so look up the company on your contract in LARA’s license search and ask which electrical contractor connects your system.
What solar costs in Michigan
Gross price before incentives. There is no federal credit for systems you own, and power you export earns only the supply part of the rate. Batteries and roof work cost extra. Compare each quote’s price per watt with these numbers.
Source: EcoGen Solar Cost Index, September 2026 Edition, prices as of September 25, 2026. Full breakdown: Michigan solar panel prices.
Solar incentives, tax breaks and rebates in Michigan
- Export credit
- No net metering for new systems. Exported power earns 8.709¢ to 14.407¢ per kWh at DTE and 8.2996¢ to 15.1904¢ at Consumers Energy.
- Property tax
- The value a home system of 150 kW or less adds stays out of your assessment until you sell (MCL 211.27(2)(p)). There is nothing to file.
- Lansing rebate
- Lansing Board of Water & Light pays $500 per kW, up to $2,000, while money lasts.
- Michigan Saves loan
- Fixed-rate loans of $1,000 to $75,000 through credit unions, with posted rates from 5.99%, through an authorized contractor.
- Federal credit
- The homeowner credit ended for systems installed after December 31, 2025.
Who qualifies, deadlines and sources: Michigan solar incentives.
What to check with your utility
DTE Electric
- On the standard D1.11 rate, exported power earns 8.709¢ per kWh off-peak and 14.407¢ from 3 to 7 p.m. on weekdays, June to September.
- Power you use at home also saves the 9.726¢ delivery charge, so it is worth about twice an export.
- DTE gives no credit for power a battery sends to the grid. Unused credits carry over and do not expire.
Consumers Energy
- On the standard RSP rate, exported power earns 8.2996¢ per kWh from October to May, and 10.397¢ to 15.1904¢ from June to September.
- Credits can pay every charge except securitization charges, and unused credits carry over.
- A system above the state size limit goes to the Simple Renewable Program at a flat 6.1¢ per kWh.
Lansing BWL and co-ops
- Lansing Board of Water & Light credits exports at 7.5¢ per kWh and pays a $500 per kW rebate, up to $2,000.
- Great Lakes Energy credits 5.6¢ per kWh for 10 years on systems up to 20 kW. Other co-ops set their own terms; ask for the credit in writing.
Check the company and its warranty
Three names can appear in one solar deal: the company that sells, the company that signs the contract and the licensed people who do the work. Check that they fit together.
- Contract company: look up its license on the Michigan LARA (Bureau of Construction Codes) electrical contractor and residential builder licenses. The name must match your contract.
- Electrical connection: Michigan law says only an individual licensed under the electrical article of the Skilled Trades Regulation Act may install electrical wiring, and an electrical contractor license needs a master electrician in charge of code compliance (https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-339-5731, https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-339-5711). Ask who does it.
- Warranty documents: ask for the workmanship warranty, the roof coverage terms and each equipment warranty before you sign.
Before your first sales call, read questions to ask your solar installer and how to read a solar quote.
Compare your Michigan quotes
Ask every company to quote the same basics. Then the differences you see are real.
From quote to permission to operate
Some steps overlap, and timing depends on your town, your utility and equipment supply. Ask each installer for a written schedule for your project.
Proposal and site check
The installer looks at your roof, shading and electrical panel and gives you a written proposal.
You and the installerDesign and applications
After you sign, the installer finishes the design and applies to your utility for the connection.
Installer; you sign the formsPermits and utility review
Your town or county reviews the building and electrical permits. The utility reviews the connection.
Permit office and utilityInstallation and inspection
The crew installs the system. A licensed electrician connects it, and the inspector checks the work.
Installer crew, electrician and inspectorPermission to operate
The utility approves the system and updates your meter if needed. Turn the system on only after this step.
Utility
How we rate Michigan solar companies
Each company gets up to 100 points from facts anyone can check: its own website and Michigan’s public license records, read October 14, 2026. Facts a company does not publish earn no points. No company pays for its rating, and we do not use customer star reviews.
- Licensing (30 points): an active state license, a licensed electrician and license numbers printed on its website.
- Warranty protection (35 points): workmanship warranty length, roof-penetration coverage in writing and any production guarantee.
- Local presence (15 points): an office in Michigan and Michigan named as a service area.
- Track record (10 points): years installing solar.
- Options (10 points): batteries and the number of ways to pay.
Stars: 85 points or more is 5 (Top-rated), 72 is 4.5 (Excellent), 60 is 4 (Very good), 45 is 3.5 (Good), below 45 is 3 (Average). We did not inspect installations, collect customer quotes or test customer service.
Michigan solar company FAQs
How do I check a Michigan solar installer?
Search the company on LARA’s license lookup by business name or license number. Look for an electrical contractor license, and a residential builder license if the company does roof work, under the exact name on your contract. A status of Issued with a future expiration date means the license is current. Then read the written workmanship warranty before you sign.
Does Michigan have net metering?
Not for new systems. Michigan’s Distributed Generation Program bills inflow and outflow separately. Power you use as it is made saves the full rate. Exported power earns only the supply part: 8.709 cents per kWh off-peak at DTE and 8.2996 cents from October to May at Consumers Energy. Older net metering customers keep their terms for up to 10 years.
Is there a Michigan solar tax credit?
The federal homeowner credit ended for systems installed after December 31, 2025. EcoGen found no Michigan income tax credit for home solar; ask a tax professional before you count on one. What does apply is a property tax rule: the value a home system of 150 kW or less adds stays out of your assessment until you sell.
Will solar raise my Michigan property tax?
Not while you own the home. Under MCL 211.27(2)(p), your assessor may not count the value a home solar system adds until the property is sold. The system must be 150 kW or less and make no more power than the home uses. Owned and leased systems both count, and you do not have to apply.
Will the companies on this page contact me?
Not because they appear here. This page is an editorial comparison. If you request quotes, the providers that serve your area may contact you. They can include installers, marketplaces and lead exchanges. Our page on how we make money explains how EcoGen is paid.
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