September 02, 2026 – PRESSADVANTAGE –

A regional solar purchasing program is giving property owners across Central Wisconsin another opportunity to explore solar installations, with Northwind Solar serving as the selected installer for the 2026 Grow Solar Central Wisconsin Group Buy. The program is available to homeowners, businesses, nonprofits, and other property owners in Waupaca, Marathon, Lincoln, Portage, Waushara, and Wood counties. As of August 2026, the program had surpassed 150 kilowatts of planned solar installations, according to local reporting.

The group-buy program, organized through the Midwest Renewable Energy Association, combines solar education with collective purchasing. Northwind Solar is participating as the program’s selected installer, continuing its involvement with an initiative that connects Central Wisconsin property owners with local solar installation resources. The 2026 program includes free Solar Power Hours, site assessment opportunities, and group-buy pricing for eligible participants.

For Northwind Solar, the program adds a current community initiative to its work providing solar power and battery storage systems for residential and commercial properties. The worker-owned cooperative is based in Amherst and serves communities throughout Central Wisconsin, including Waupaca. As a solar company in Waupaca, WI, Northwind Solar provides installation services alongside battery storage and related electrification work.

Solar projects require more than selecting panels. Property layout, available roof or ground space, electrical service, energy use, and the intended operation of a system can all affect project planning. Battery storage introduces additional considerations, particularly when a property owner wants stored energy available for selected electrical loads during an outage. Northwind Solar provides both technologies, allowing those elements to be evaluated as part of the same project when appropriate.

The company states that its team has more than 100 years of collective experience in renewable energy. According to Northwind Solar, that figure represents the combined industry experience of its team rather than the age of the company itself. The cooperative also identifies NABCEP-certified installers and certified electricians among its staff, providing specific credentials alongside its stated industry experience.

Northwind Solar’s worker-owned structure is another defining feature of its operation. Employee ownership gives workers a direct stake in the cooperative, while the company handles solar projects for both homes and businesses. Its work includes grid-tied solar systems, solar systems paired with battery backup, and off-grid configurations for properties with different electrical circumstances.

The 2026 Grow Solar Central Wisconsin program provides a timely example of how the company is participating in regional solar education and installation. Property owners in participating counties can attend educational sessions and request site assessments before determining whether a solar project fits their property. The program’s current participation deadline is September 30, 2026, according to Northwind Solar.

The company has also continued publishing resources about solar-plus-storage systems and related energy considerations. Recent material addresses battery backup, solar incentives, and individual project examples, giving homeowners and businesses information to consider before beginning an installation.

For property owners interested in learning about the 2026 Grow Solar Central Wisconsin Group Buy or evaluating solar and battery storage for a home or business, Northwind Solar provides program information, service details, and contact options through its website. Additional information about the company as a solar company in Waupaca, WI, and its residential services is available at https://www.northwindre.com/residential-solar-power.

Northwind Solar is a worker-owned cooperative based in Amherst, Wisconsin, serving residential and commercial customers throughout Central Wisconsin. The company provides solar power, battery storage, electrification, and related energy services. Northwind Solar states that its team brings more than 100 years of collective renewable energy experience and includes NABCEP-certified installers and certified electricians. The company is the selected installer for the 2026 Grow Solar Central Wisconsin Group Buy.

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For more information about Northwind Solar, contact the company here:

Northwind Solar
Northwind Solar
(715) 630-6451
info@northwindre.com

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