Between 2023 and 2025, 504 home solar systems were installed in Milwaukee by 22 different companies. Arch Electric installed the most (134, or 27% of the local market), followed by Everlight Solar (109) and Tron Solar (58). Every company in the ranking was still installing in 2025; installers that have since closed are left out.
The utility records for this city don't include system prices or whether a system is leased, so those columns are missing.
Top 9 Solar Companies in Milwaukee by Home Installations
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- Most installations
- (920) 893-8388
- archelec.com
- 1237 Pilgrim Rd, Plymouth, WI 53073
- Typical system
- 6.4 kW
Arch Electric most often installs REC Group panels. A typical system is 6.4 kW, about 16 panels, and it has installed in Milwaukee since 2012. It is also among the top installers in Madison.
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Serves Milwaukee, WI · no office address listed
- Typical system
- 6.4 kW
Everlight Solar most often installs LONGi Green Energy panels. A typical system is 6.4 kW, about 16 panels, and it has installed in Milwaukee since 2019. It is also among the top installers in 2 other cities we rank, including Madison and Minneapolis, MN.
- Map & reviews ↗
Tron Solar
Serves Milwaukee, WI · no office address listed
- Typical system
- 5.9 kW
Tron Solar most often installs JA Solar panels. A typical system is 5.9 kW, about 15 panels, and it has installed in Milwaukee since 2021.
- Map & reviews ↗
Current Electric
- (262) 786-5885
- currentelectricco.com
- 2942 N 117th St, Wauwatosa, WI 53222
- Typical system
- 6.8 kW
Current Electric most often installs Vietnam Sunergy Joint Stock Company panels. A typical system is 6.8 kW, about 17 panels, and it has installed in Milwaukee since 2012. It is also an electrical contractor, useful if the main panel needs an upgrade for solar, a battery or an EV charger.
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- (800) 620-3370
- allenergysolar.com
- 5 Marsh Ct, Madison, WI 53718
- Typical system
- 5.5 kW
All Energy Solar most often installs REC Group panels. A typical system is 5.5 kW, about 14 panels, and it has installed in Milwaukee since 2014. It is also among the top installers in 2 other cities we rank, including Madison and Minneapolis, MN.
- Map & reviews ↗
Home Team Energy
- (262) 228-8701
- hometeamenergy.com
- 3725 N 126th St Ste J, Brookfield, WI 53005
- Typical system
- 10.6 kW
Home Team Energy most often installs REC Group panels. A typical system is 10.6 kW, about 26 panels, and it has installed in Milwaukee since 2019.
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- (715) 416-3022
- nextenergysolution.com
- 2941 18th St, Rice Lake, WI 54868
- Typical system
- 6.6 kW
Next Energy most often installs Hanwha Q CELLS panels. A typical system is 6.6 kW, about 16 panels, and it has installed in Milwaukee since 2021. It is also among the top installers in Madison.
- Map & reviews ↗
Traditions 1291006
Serves Milwaukee, WI · no office address listed
- Typical system
- 8.0 kW
Traditions 1291006 most often installs REC Group panels. A typical system is 8.0 kW, about 20 panels, and it has installed in Milwaukee since 2023.
- Map & reviews ↗
Endries Solar Electric
Serves Milwaukee, WI · no office address listed
- Typical system
- 5.8 kW
Endries Solar Electric most often installs Hanwha Q CELLS panels. A typical system is 5.8 kW, about 14 panels, and it has installed in Milwaukee since 2018.
Comparing quotes in Milwaukee?
Divide each quote's total, before incentives, by the system size in watts. Ask at least three of the companies above to quote the same system size. Reject any 2026 quote that subtracts a 30% federal tax credit from a purchase: that credit ended in 2025.
How to check a solar quote →Home Solar in Milwaukee by the Numbers
Based on 504 residential systems installed in Milwaukee between 2023 and 2025, as reported to utilities and state agencies.
Most-installed panel brands
- REC Group
- LONGi Green Energy
- Hanwha Q CELLS
How these brands compare nationwide: share, price and leasing →
Home installations per year
Solar Panel Repair in Milwaukee
When a system stops producing, the best first call is an established local company. The companies ranked above installed systems in Milwaukee through 2025, so they know the equipment on local roofs. Many will service a system they didn't install, but not all — ask before you book, and expect a diagnostic fee.
Checks to do before you call anyone: solar troubleshooting guide. Storm damage, a roof leak or a burning smell: what to do first.
Installers That Closed or Went Bankrupt in Milwaukee
At least 27 home solar systems in Milwaukee were installed by companies that have since closed, liquidated or filed for bankruptcy. They are left out of the ranking above. If one of them installed your system, its workmanship warranty is likely gone — but panel and inverter warranties come from the manufacturer and usually survive the installer.
- Solcius27 systems in Milwaukee
Filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in February 2024. Source: Solar Power World
- Sun Badger Solar76 systems in Milwaukee
No installations recorded anywhere in Wisconsin after 2023 (records run through 2025). That does not by itself mean the company closed — check before relying on it for service.
- Sunvest Solar26 systems in Milwaukee
No installations recorded anywhere in Wisconsin after 2022 (records run through 2025). That does not by itself mean the company closed — check before relying on it for service.
- Sol Energy New Mexico20 systems in Milwaukee
No installations recorded anywhere in Wisconsin after 2023 (records run through 2025). That does not by itself mean the company closed — check before relying on it for service.
See the full list of solar companies that went out of business and what still works if yours is one of them.
Solar in Milwaukee: Common Questions
Who installs the most solar panels in Milwaukee?
In the most recent three years of records (2023–2025), Arch Electric installed 134 home systems in Milwaukee, more than any other company. Everlight Solar (109) and Tron Solar (58) came next. Volume shows local experience, not workmanship, so compare quotes and reviews before choosing.
Who repairs solar panels in Milwaukee?
Start with the companies in the ranking above: Arch Electric, Everlight Solar and Tron Solar did the most work here, and an installer that knows the equipment on local roofs can usually diagnose a fault faster. If your system was leased or is on a PPA, call the company you pay each month first — maintenance is normally its job.
Can I still get the federal solar tax credit in 2026?
Not as a homeowner buying the system: the 30% residential credit (Section 25D) ended on December 31, 2025. Be wary of any quote that still subtracts it from the price. See our 2026 solar tax credit guide for what's left.
What if my solar installer went out of business?
Your panels and inverters are still covered by their manufacturers' warranties; what you lose is the installer's workmanship and roof-leak warranty. If the system is leased or on a PPA, the company you pay each month is usually responsible for repairs, and any active company in the ranking can take over service. See the installers that closed in Milwaukee and what still works when an installer closes.
What do homeowners in Milwaukee pay for electricity?
Residential customers in Wisconsin pay an average of 19.56¢ per kWh, 12% above the national average. The higher the rate, the faster solar pays for itself. Source: EIA, Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A.
No company pays to be listed or to rank higher, and any ad on this site is labeled. Before you sign, confirm the contractor license, insurance and recent reviews, and get at least three quotes. If a company in Milwaukee has closed, moved or changed its phone number, tell us and we'll check it.
How This Ranking Works
Companies are ranked by the home solar systems they installed here in 2023–2025, from utility and state records; each needs at least 10 local installations and must still have been installing in 2025. Closed or bankrupt companies are removed and listed separately. The count shows local experience, not workmanship or service.
Source: Tracking the Sun, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (2026 edition), licensed CC BY 4.0. In New York and New Jersey, recent years come from the state programs' own records (NYSERDA and New Jersey's Clean Energy Program). Company names were standardized and closures checked against news reports by Solar Power Fix. More about our methodology.
Solar system not producing in Milwaukee?
The checks to do before you call anyone: the inverter screen, the breakers, the monitoring app and what each error code means.