Wisconsin Solar Incentives for Homeowners and Businesses

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Wisconsin offers money-saving federal and state incentives for homes and businesses to make renewable energy more affordable and accessible. Homeowners and business owners can receive help from tax credits, rebates, and financing to lower the starting costs of solar power and energy storage. These money-saving incentives come from federal and state funds to support Wisconsin’s […]

How to Choose A Wisconsin Solar Installer

How to choose a Wisconsin solar installer

Although solar can be a large investment, it doesn’t need to be scary. Thousands of homes in Wisconsin have installed solar panels in the past ten years. The industry is projected to grow up to 60% in the coming years. Solar panels are a new technology. When bad reviews about poor installers appear in the news, […]

Your Guide to Solar Panel Removal and Reinstallation

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Here at Arch, some of the most common questions not directly related to solar production are questions about roof installations. Things like age of roof, roof replacement, and roof damage due to weather are all possible reasons why a homeowner may need to remove or replace their panels. When Arch works with homeowners, we always […]

Arch Named Top Solar Contractor 2024

Top Solar Contractor 2024

Arch has once again been ranked as a  Solar Power World Top Solar Contractor! The 2024 Top Solar Contractor List ranks Arch as the 101st largest installer in the country based on total kW installed in 2023. While the list notes us having the 10th largest kW installations in WI among different services (subcontractors, EPC, etc.), we are #1 […]

What Is The Solar For All Program – Wisconsin?

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You may have heard about the recently passed Solar for All program. Although we don’t yet have concrete details on how all the funding will be deployed, we have gathered the known information into one Solar for All breakdown for you. Arch is tracking what you need to know about Solar for All Wisconsin – […]

A Beginner’s Guide to Solar Panels

Beginner's guide to solar panels

Solar is a significant financial commitment – whether it’s for your house, barn, business, or community center. Arch Solar assists every customer in developing a customized energy solution. The crucial step in this process is selecting the appropriate solar panels for your needs.  Over the years, we’ve seen a consistent evolution in residential solar panels. […]

Tesla Releases Powerwall 3

Tesla Powerwall 3

You may be a fan of Tesla and looking forward to the new Powerwall 3. Or, you may not be familiar with what a Tesla Powerwall is. Wherever you are on the journey for energy storage, this blog breaks down the features of the newly released Tesla Powerwall 3 and how it can enhance your […]

Is Solar Worth It in Wisconsin?

Is solar worth it in Wisconsin?

After 20 years of installing solar in Wisconsin, we are used to getting asked this question: Is solar worth it in Wisconsin? The short answer is yes. If solar is a good fit for your house, Wisconsin has plenty of sun to maximize your environmental and financial benefits. However, Arch Solar prides itself on authentic […]

Are My Solar Panels Producing Power in the Winter?

Solar panels producing in winter

As we embrace the winter season, many homeowners and businesses with solar panel installations may notice a dip in their energy production. The colder months bring about unique challenges for solar power generation, leading to lower efficiency levels compared to the sun-drenched days of summer. In this blog post, we’ll explore the reasons behind the […]

Why Does Being NABCEP Certified Matter More Than Ever?

2023 was a mixed bag for the Wisconsin solar energy industry in many ways. Utility-scale solar hit new heights, with multiple solar fields over 100MW being turned on across the state. At the same time, rooftop solar for homeowners and businesses was under threat from a challenge to net metering by several utilities that was […]

At A Glance

  • System Size

    173.6kw

  • Estimated Savings

    $28,483 Annually

  • Utility Provider

    WE Energies

  • Connection Type

    Net Metered

  • Environmental Equivalents

    184,864 Pounds of Coal

At A Glance

  • System Size

    26kw

  • Estimated Savings

    $4,238 Annually

  • Utility Provider

    Two Rivers Water & Light

  • Connection Type

    Parallel Generation

  • Environmental Equivalents

    2,411,958 Smartphones Charged

At A Glance

  • System Size

    23.8kw

  • Estimated Savings

    $3,716 Annually

  • Utility Provider

    Alliant Energy

  • Connection Type

    Parallel Generation

  • Environmental Equivalents

    1,948 Pounds of Coal

At A Glance

  • System Size

    197.6kw

  • Estimated Savings

    $22,293 Annually

  • Utility Provider

    WE Energies

  • Connection Type

    Net Metered

  • Environmental Equivalents

    20,695 Gallons of Gas

At A Glance

  • System Size

    149.5kw

  • Estimated Savings

    $23,913 Annually

  • Utility Provider

    WE Energies

  • Connection Type

    Net Metered

  • Environmental Equivalents

    1.8 Tanker Trucks of Gas

At A Glance

  • System Size

    123kw

  • Estimated Savings

  • Utility Provider

    Madison Gas & Electric

  • Connection Type

    Parallel Generation

  • Environmental Equivalents

    13,709,514 Smartphones Charged

At A Glance

  • System Size

    389kw

  • Estimated Savings

    $56,681 Annually

  • Utility Provider

    WE Energies

  • Connection Type

    Net Metered

  • Environmental Equivalents

    44,398,424 Smartphones Charged

At A Glance

  • System Size

    133.2kw

  • Estimated Savings

    $1,114,935

  • Utility Provider

    Madison Gas & Electric

  • Connection Type

    Parallel Generation

  • Environmental Equivalents

    14,727 Gallons of Gas

At A Glance

  • System Size

    25.7kw

  • Estimated Savings

  • Utility Provider

    WE Energies

  • Connection Type

    Parallel Generation

  • Environmental Equivalents

    26,293 Pounds of Coal

At A Glance

  • System Size

    26kw

  • Estimated Savings

  • Utility Provider

    Alliant Energy

  • Connection Type

    Parallel Generation

  • Environmental Equivalents

At A Glance

  • System Size

    28.86kw

  • Estimated Savings

  • Utility Provider

    WE Energies

  • Connection Type

    Net Metered

  • Environmental Equivalents

At A Glance

  • System Size

    43.6kw

  • Estimated Savings

    $151,039

  • Utility Provider

    WE Energies

  • Connection Type

    Net Metered

  • Environmental Equivalents

    4,817,623 Smartphones Charged

At A Glance

  • System Size

    73.84kw

  • Estimated Savings

    $329,713

  • Utility Provider

    Plymouth Utilities

  • Connection Type

    Parallel Generation

At A Glance

  • System Size

    64.845kw

  • Estimated Annual Savings

    $21,442

  • Utility Provider

    WPS

  • Connection Type

    Parallel Generation

At A Glance

  • System Size

    133kw

  • Estimated Savings

    $386,522

  • Utility Provider

    Alliant Energy

  • Connection Type

    Parallel Generation

  • Environmental Equivalents

    12,550 Gallons of Gas

At A Glance

  • System Size

    26.6kw

  • Estimated Anual Savings

    $3,953

  • Utility Provider

    Alliant Energy

  • Connection Type

    Parallel Generation

  • Environmental Equivalents

    12,578 Pounds of Coal

At A Glance

  • System Size

    128.7kw

  • Estimated Savings

    $513,821

  • Utility Provider

    Manitowoc Public Utilites

  • Connection Type

    Parallel Generation

  • Environmental Equivalents

    13,964,512 Smartphones Charged

At A Glance

  • System Size

    45.5kw

  • Estimated Savings

    $275,531

  • Utility Provider

    WE Energies

  • Connection Type

    Parallel Generation

  • Environmental Equivalents

    4,679,952 Smartphones Charged

At A Glance

  • System Size

    1.825 MW

  • Estimated Savings

    $103,000 Annually

  • Utility Provider

    WE Energies

  • Connection Type

    Direct Sell Rate Tariff

  • Environmental Equivalents

    1,740,000 ton of CO2 emissions

At A Glance

  • System Size

    388.8kw

  • Annual Savings

    $51,288

  • Utility Provider

    WE Energies

  • Connection Type

    Net Metering

  • Environmental Equivalents

    26,104 gallons of gasoline consumed. 22,789 gallons of diesel consumed. 256,673 pounds of coal burned. 3.1 tanker trucks' worth of gasoline.

At A Glance

  • System Size

    388.9kw

  • Annual Savings

    $51,340

  • Utility Provider

    WE Energies

  • Connection Type

    Net Metering

  • Environmental Equivalents

    26,135 gallons of gasoline consumed. 22,815 gallons of diesel consumed. 256,973 pounds of coal burned. 3.1 tanker trucks' worth of gasoline.

At A Glance

  • System Size

    299.3kw

  • Annual Savings

    $42,934

  • Utility Provider

    WE Energies

  • Connection Type

    Net Metering

  • Environmental Equivalents

    20,076 gallons of gasoline consumed. 17,526 gallons of diesel consumed information. 197,404 pounds of coal burned.

At A Glance

  • System Size

    50.7 kW - DC

  • Estimated Savings

    $10,329

  • Utility Provider

    WE Energies

  • Connection Type

    Line Side/Parallel Generation (CGS-NM)

  • Environmental Equivalents

    361,853lbs of coal burned annually

At A Glance

  • System Size

    31.87 kW

  • Estimated Savings

    $4,998 Anually

  • Utility Provider

    WE Energies

  • Connection Type

    Monthly Net Metering (CGS-NM)

  • Environmental Equivalents

    CO2 Emissions: 22.6 Metric Tons 2,341 Gallons of Gasoline

At A Glance

  • System Size

    370kw

  • Estimated Savings

    $1,053,732

  • Utility Provider

    Alliant Energy

  • Connection Type

    Parallel Generation

  • Environmental Equivalents

    401,786 lbs. of Coal or 44,218,770 smartphones charged.

At A Glance

  • System Size

    389kw

  • Estimated Savings

    $1,190,164

  • Utility Provider

    WE Energies

  • Connection Type

    Net Metering

  • Environmental Equivalents

    384,108 lbs. of Coal or 42,273,187 smartphones charged