North Dakota solar companies
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Wolf River Electric
Isanti, MN · no North Dakota office published · over eight years in solar
EcoGen rating · 62/100Google 4.9 ★ (960 reviews)- Workmanship
- 25 years on labor, parts and workmanship on its Complete Confidence page (written around Maxeon systems); a separate page offers 10 years, labor only
- Roof penetrations
- 25 years on roof penetrations (Complete Confidence page)
- Batteries
- Enphase IQ 10C, Tesla Powerwall 3 and FranklinWH
- Ways to pay
- Cash or loans with terms up to 25 years; a lease appears on its quote form with no terms
- Solar since
- Not published as a year; says over eight years of industry experience
Phone: (763) 229-6662Website: wolfriverelectric.com
View Wolf River Electric profileHow this rating adds up
- Licensing25/30
- Warranty protection20/35
- Local presence5/15
- Track record4/10
- Options8/10
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Lightspring Solar
Bismarck, ND · North Dakota office in Bismarck
EcoGen rating · 58/100Google 5.0 ★ (8 reviews)- Workmanship
- 25 years (advertised on its residential page)
- Roof penetrations
- Not published
- Batteries
- Tesla Powerwall
- Ways to pay
- Cash purchase, or a loan through Service Finance (the lender sets the terms)
- Solar since
- Not published
Bismarck headquarters: 1002 N 5th St, Bismarck, ND 58501 DirectionsWebsite: lightspring.io
View Lightspring Solar profileHow this rating adds up
- Licensing15/30
- Warranty protection20/35
- Local presence15/15
- Track record0/10
- Options8/10
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Holsen Solar
Fargo, ND · North Dakota office in Fargo · solar since 2018
EcoGen rating · 57/100Google 4.1 ★ (11 reviews)- Workmanship
- An in-house warranty on all labor and materials; no term published
- Roof penetrations
- Not published
- Batteries
- Tesla Powerwall, FranklinWH aPower and EG4
- Ways to pay
- Loans through unnamed financing partners; cash purchase implied but not listed as a plan
- Solar since
- 2018 (founded in Fargo)
Fargo headquarters: 331 23rd St N, Fargo, ND 58102 DirectionsPhone: (218) 787-6527Website: holsensolar.com
View Holsen Solar profileHow this rating adds up
- Licensing30/30
- Warranty protection0/35
- Local presence15/15
- Track record4/10
- Options8/10
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All Energy Solar
St. Paul, MN · no North Dakota office published · solar since 2009
EcoGen rating · 50/100Google 4.8 ★ (1,356 reviews)- Workmanship
- A workmanship guarantee is mentioned; no term published
- Roof penetrations
- Not published
- Batteries
- Tesla Powerwall and Enphase
- Ways to pay
- Cash, third-party loans and its EnergyLock prepaid lease; partner leases and PPAs are listed only for IL, MA and NH
- Solar since
- 2009
Website: allenergysolar.com
View All Energy Solar profileHow this rating adds up
- Licensing25/30
- Warranty protection0/35
- Local presence5/15
- Track record10/10
- Options10/10
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Need to know
- We rated 4 North Dakota solar companies on licensing, warranties, local presence, track record and options. The top three: Wolf River Electric (4, Very good), Lightspring Solar (3.5, Good) and Holsen Solar (3.5, Good).
- At Xcel Energy and Montana-Dakota Utilities, power you use in the same month saves the full rate, but the month’s surplus sells for about 3.4 to 3.6 cents per kWh. Co-ops set their own terms. Size the system for your own use.
- Any job over $4,000 needs a Secretary of State contractor license, and only a licensed master electrician’s business may contract for the wiring. Check both on FirstStop and the State Electrical Board search.
What solar costs in North Dakota
Prices are gross, before incentives; there is no federal credit for systems you own, no state credit and no rebate. 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: North Dakota solar panel prices.
Solar incentives, tax breaks and rebates in North Dakota
- Property tax
- A home solar system is exempt from local property tax for five years after it is installed. File form 24708 with your assessor every year.
- Export credit
- Extra power is bought at 3.416 cents per kWh by Montana-Dakota Utilities, 3.646 cents by Xcel Energy and 4.571 cents flat by Otter Tail Power.
- Monthly settling
- Montana-Dakota Utilities and Xcel Energy settle each billing month and carry no credits forward.
- Co-ops
- Co-ops set their own terms: Verendrye Electric pays 4 cents per kWh and charges $12 a month; Mountrail-Williams Electric pays 5.67 cents and charges $10 a month.
- State tax credit
- None for new systems. The state income tax credit covers only systems installed before January 1, 2015.
- Rebates
- None found from the state or utilities for home solar panels or batteries.
- Sales tax
- No exemption for home solar equipment. The 5% state sales tax applies, plus any city or county tax.
- Federal credit
- The federal tax credit ended for home systems installed after December 31, 2025.
Who qualifies, deadlines and sources: North Dakota solar incentives.
What to check with your utility
Xcel Energy
- Extra power earns 3.646 cents per kWh since March 1, 2026, settled each billing month.
- A metering charge of $3.25 a month; systems up to 100 kW.
- Ask for Net Energy Billing, Rate Code D50.
Montana-Dakota Utilities
- Extra power earns 3.416 cents per kWh since January 1, 2026. It was 2.760 cents before.
- A metering charge of $0.06 a day; systems up to 100 kW.
- Rate 95 with the net billing option. A July surplus does not lower a January bill.
Otter Tail Power
- Pays for each kWh you export: 4.571 cents flat, or 3.703 to 5.681 cents by season and time of day, for bills from June 1, 2026.
- A metering charge of $1.33 a month; systems up to 100 kW.
- An extra 0.3 cents per kWh if you let Otter Tail keep the renewable energy credits.
Cass County Electric and other co-ops
- Each co-op writes its own terms. Cass County Electric does not publish its rate and caps systems under 40 kW.
- Count the monthly charge: Verendrye's $12 a month takes 3,600 exported kWh a year to earn back.
- Cass County members can buy panels in the Prairie Sun community array, about $35 a year in credits per panel.
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 North Dakota Secretary of State contractor license (Class A to D, by job size) for any job over $4,000, plus a State Electrical Board electrical contractor license for the wiring. The name must match your contract.
- Electrical connection: Only a master electrician (or a class B electrician, for homes in towns of 2,500 or fewer) may contract for electrical wiring, and that business must also hold a Secretary of State contractor license (https://www.ndseb.com/licensing/electrical-contracting-non-contracting-guidelines-requirements/). 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 North Dakota 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 North Dakota solar companies
Each company gets up to 100 points from facts anyone can check: its own website and North Dakota’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 North Dakota and North Dakota 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.
North Dakota solar company FAQs
How do I check a North Dakota solar installer?
Search the company on the Secretary of State’s FirstStop contractor search. Any job over $4,000 needs that license. Then search the State Electrical Board’s contractor list: only a master electrician’s business may contract for the wiring. Match the names to your contract and read the written workmanship warranty.
Does North Dakota have net metering?
Net billing, at the three investor-owned utilities. Power you use in the same month saves the full rate. The month’s surplus is bought at avoided cost: 3.416 cents per kWh at Montana-Dakota Utilities and 3.646 cents at Xcel Energy, with no carryover. Otter Tail Power pays 4.571 cents flat. Co-ops set their own terms.
Is there a North Dakota solar tax credit or rebate?
No. The state income tax credit covers only systems installed before January 1, 2015, and we found no state or utility rebate for home solar panels or batteries. The federal credit ended for home systems installed after December 31, 2025. The one state break is a five-year property tax exemption.
Can I lease solar panels in North Dakota?
Yes. Leases and PPAs are legal in North Dakota, but very few lease providers serve the state. A lease may pass on part of the federal commercial tax credit. Compare the total cost of a lease with a cash or loan quote before you sign.
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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