Northwind Solar Named Best of Portage County!

You Voted, We Won! Northwind Solar Named Best of Portage County

Thanks to your votes and support, Northwind Solar has been named Best of Portage County and a finalist for Best of the Valley in the USA TODAY Network’s community choice awards!


We’re honored and grateful. Your reviews, referrals, and word-of-mouth really do keep this Central Wisconsin business thriving. This award confirms what we’ve always believed: we have the best, most supportive customers anywhere!


For us, being recognized by the community we serve means everything. Since 2007, we’ve been designing and installing solar electric systems for homes, businesses, schools, nonprofits, and governmental customers across the region. To earn your trust and this award is the highest honor.


This win is also for our dedicated, employee-owned team. Every installer, technician, and designer here at Northwind takes personal pride in every project we design, every customer we work with, and every panel we install. To see that be recognized by the people of Portage County is humbling.


So, what does it mean to work with the "Best"?

  • You’re treated with genuine respect from your first call onward
  • Every project, big or small, is handled with skilled craftsmanship
  • You get peace of mind—a 10-year workmanship warranty, plus in-house service and support for years to come
  • Your system is installed by certified, local electricians and technicians
  • Your solar design is tailored to your site, budget, and goals
  • And much more!


A Recognition of Our Dedicated, Employee-Owned Team

Being chosen as Portage County’s best solar company is more than an award; it’s a responsibility, and a promise. We’ll keep working hard as your local, employee-owned installer.


Ready to see what award-winning solar looks like?

Contact us today for your free, no-obligation solar proposal and discover how much you can save with a trusted local cooperative.

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