Prairie Sun Bank – Overview

Client: Prairie Sun Bank

Developer: David Winkelman

Power Company: Otter Tail

Location: Appleton, MN

Size: 14.84 kilowatts DC

Module: 54 of Solar World, 370 watts each

Inverters: 3 each of Solar Edge 5 kW DC

Type of mount: Roof-mounted with aluminum rack and rails

When Installed: 2015 Fall

Monitoring: Egauge

Main Contact: Erik Thompson, bank owner, Milan MN

Erik has been in the banking business for 25 years doing both commercial and residential and has a nice portfolio of business. Erik has been a champion for renewable energy in western MN, having also installed a 20 kW wind turbine in Milan MN.

They were able to qualify for the USDA REAP grant, as well as utilize the investment tax credits and the MACRS business depreciation of the solar system. The solar system has been working well since installation and has an orientation of 30 degree roof pitch and 230 degrees azimuth.

For more information – info@winkelmansolar.com