About The Guide

Anders Olsen, Founder of MN Solar Buyers Guide

MN Solar Buyers Guide exists to help Minnesota homeowners understand what solar actually means for their home and budget, then get connected with verified local installers when the fit is real.

Why this site exists

Solar is full of generic claims, national averages, and sales-first messaging. MN Solar Buyers Guide was built to give Minnesota homeowners a more useful starting point: clear education, local context, and an honest explanation of when solar works and when it does not.

Anders was introduced to solar in 2013 and founded MN Solar Buyers Guide in 2015 to help Minnesota homeowners cut through the noise and understand what solar actually means for their home and budget. Based in St. Cloud, he has spent over a decade working in the Midwest solar industry.

2015 Founded Built for Minnesota homeowners
St. Cloud Based In Serving Minnesota statewide
10+ yrs Midwest Solar Experience Introduced to solar in 2013

How the guide works

The site is designed to help you self-educate first. You can read the guides, work through the numbers, and use the candidate assessment before deciding whether you want an introduction to a local installer.

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When you complete the guide, Anders reviews your situation and connects you with verified solar installers in your area. The process is no-obligation and meant to reduce guesswork, not increase pressure.

What you can expect

MN Solar Buyers Guide follows an education and installer-matching model, not a contractor model. The point is to give homeowners a clearer decision process and a better way to find a reputable local installer when they are ready.

What this guide does

  • Explains the real Minnesota solar math
  • Helps you understand whether your home is a fit
  • Connects you with verified local installers when requested

What this guide is not

  • Not a licensed installer or electrical contractor
  • Not a one-size-fits-all sales funnel
  • Not a promise that every home should go solar

Contact

If you have questions about the guide, installer introductions, or how the process works, use the details below.

Email: [email protected]

Address: 2120 W Division St, St. Cloud, MN 56301

Service area: Minnesota

Want an honest read on your home first?

Use the self-assessment before you talk to anyone. If your home looks like a fit, Anders can point you toward a verified local next step.

Take the Free Assessment →