Category: About Us

Solar Technology Developers

Winkelman Solar in the News

Lakeland Public News (PBS) out of Brainerd/Bemidji did a news feature on Winkelman Solar recently. They did a nice job of framing the piece and using footage from our website library. Solar technologies and applications are increasing along with the benefits derived from these systems. Please enjoy watching the “old man” David Winkelman explain the…
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January 29, 2021 0

Select Solar Project Development

Our seasoned team has collectively over 40 years of experience designing solar projects. Although we are primarily a commercial/industrial developer, we sometimes do smaller projects for special people and circumstances. Please inquire here: Winkelman Solar 218 764-2321 For more information – info@winkelmansolar.com


July 8, 2020 0

Municipal Power Companies

Municipal Power/Utility Companies are common in smaller cities and have an appetite for renewable energy. They are typically a not-for-profit organization and cannot use the income tax credits, depreciation and other incentives, so they have challenges with financing. We have a financing method through large investors called the Olson Plan which is a “Five Year…
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July 8, 2020 0

Commercial / Industrial

Our team has done scores of commercial projects and are now beginning to tackle larger industrial projects. Several successful Minnesota factories have used our solar design services such as: Louis Industries Virnig Manufacturing For more information – info@winkelmansolar.com


July 8, 2020 0

Who We Are

Winkelman Solar Developers is a team of seasoned solar project developers that specialize in select projects for commercial, industrial, municipal and non-profit customers. Our team’s success stems from a philosophy of integrity, sustainability and building long standing relationships. Our customers are our focus. We spend our advertising dollars on our past customers, providing referrals fees…
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July 8, 2020 0

What We Do

We are a team of solar project developers in MN with roots in commercial building’s energy issues going back into 1970. Here’s what we do: Energy consultation for property owners, Solar system designs, Solar production estimates, Fresh quotes from best installers, Battery and electrical storage options, Creative forms of financing, Power company assistance, Grant application…
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July 7, 2020 0

The Team

For more information – info@winkelmansolar.com


July 7, 2020 0

The Challenge

In the challenge to make solar energy more prevalent for all commercial + industrial businesses, the defining argument almost always comes down to cost. At the end of the day, which is the cheaper way to produce electricity: coal, natural gas, oil, biomass, nuclear, water, wind or solar, considering a 25 year life-cycle? In the…
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January 15, 2020 0