Information on solar thermal technologies. Includes purchasing considerations, benefits, challenges, and a list of renewable energy installers.

Unglazed Transpired Solar Collector Technology Overview (.pdf) 
An unglazed transpired solar collector can be used to preheat ventilation air using incident solar energy.  The Solar Wall Report (.pdf) is performance analysis done by Minnesota State University, Mankato on solar walls in Minnesota.

Hiring a Renewable Energy Contractor 
Questions to ask a renewable energy contractor; includes links to maps of solar and wind energy contractors in Minnesota.

Search Renewable Energy Installers Directory 
A directory called Clean Energy Builder is provided by Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTS) to find companies in Minnesota that can help you plan, implement and manage clean energy projects.

Get Added to Renewable Energy Installers Directory 
A completely free service provided by Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTS) to include your company in the online directory.

Frequently Asked Questions 
Contains basic information about solar power and is a good place to begin the process of deciding how solar might work for you.

Solar Ready Building Design Guidelines       
Guidelines that address specific site planning, building form, space planning, roofing, and mechanical and electrical issues during the design phase of solar ready buildings.

Solar Ready Construction Specification       
Specification that explains how to prepare a building for the future installation of a solar system.