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Solar Connection Inc
Solar Connection Inc, 6254-34 Th Ave NW, Rochester, MN (Owned by: Curt Shellmun) holds a Contractor license and 5 other licenses according to the Iowa license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 110 ranks in the top 4% of 77,973 Minnesota licensed contractors.
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Solar Connection Inc Contact Information
Phone Number: (507) 285-1131
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Address: 6254 34TH AVE NW, Rochester, MN 55901
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Solar Connection Inc Rochester
Quality
110
96th percentile
Pro tip:
We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Solar Connection Inc has a BuildZoom score of 110, which places them above 96% of 77,973 contractors in Minnesota.
Activity
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113 projects
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2025 |
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156 projects
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2024 |
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219 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Solar Connection Inc has worked on at least
488.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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24 projects
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New Constructions |
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14 projects
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Home Additions |
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12 projects
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Commercial Renovations |
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346 projects
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Solar installations |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Solar Connection Inc mostly works on
solar installation
and new construction
projects.
Pricing
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214 projects
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< $5k |
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123 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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36 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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12 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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3 projects
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$100k-$250k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $2,811. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Generator - install automatic transfer switch - connect control wires to operate generator ev charger - run dedicated circuit out of sub panel in garage to ev charger - hard wire to charger garage heater -run dedicated circuit out of sub panel in garage to garage heater -hard wire to heater
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
ELE2504-03996
Status:
final
Fee:
$132
Permit Type:
One-family dwelling
Building Type:
N/A
Addition an outlet outside for the air conditioner -add a quadplex outlet outside of the basement -add a switch & light opening for the living room -power to the outlet in the mud room -add a dedicated outlet to the garage
Valuation:
$2,000
Permit #:
R25-2936RE
Status:
complete
Fee:
$46
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remove (24) panels from roof and store in customer approved location. remove all racking and electrical to facilitate re-roofing. re-install (24) panels using new attachments & new racking. turn system on and perform system check. panels will be removed prior to re-roofing and will be re-installed no sooner than 4 weeks after new roof is complete
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
ELE2507-08124
Status:
final
Fee:
$81
Permit Type:
One-family dwelling
Building Type:
N/A
-install 200a meter main on house -run new service wire to pole -re feed house panel from auto transformer -ground and bond service -surge protection service and interior -install auto transfer switch for the generator -run underground for generator -set generator -run circuits for generator
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
ELE2504-01724
Status:
final
Fee:
$95
Permit Type:
One-family dwelling
Building Type:
N/A
Addition 8.4 kw (dc) grid tied photovoltaic solar system to existing 21.6 kw (dc) system. replace existing 20kw (ac) inverter with 30kw (ac) inverter
Valuation:
$16,616
Permit #:
R25-0158CE
Status:
complete
Fee:
$203
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Addition 8.4kw (dc) ballast-mount photovoltaic array to existing 21.6kw (dc) photovoltaic system. replace existing 20kw (ac) inverter with 30kw (ac) inverter
Valuation:
$1,846
Permit #:
R25-0044CB
Status:
final
Fee:
$154
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Business
Addition 8.4kw (dc) ballast-mount photovoltaic array to existing 21.6kw (dc) photovoltaic system. replace existing 20kw (ac) inverter with 30kw (ac) inverter
Valuation:
$1,846
Permit #:
TEMP25-0177BP
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Commercial
Construction of a sign. the sign itself will be 4’ high by 6’ wide total height off the ground will be approximately 10’ tall. the sign will say “this solar array installed by solar connection” with the addition of our phone number. the sign will be mounted on 6 x 6 pressure treated posts that will be in the ground that again will stand 10’ tall
Valuation:
$500
Permit #:
TEMP23-0313BP
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Commercial
Install 66.6 kw (dc) grid tied photovoltaic solar system
Valuation:
$140,400
Permit #:
R25-0490CE
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,505
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building permit (rb cb mfb) & window/door replacement
2025-03-28
Install 66.6kw dc solar array on roof of school. ballasted 10 degree tilt racking used for photovoltaic mounting
Valuation:
$15,600
Permit #:
TEMP25-0576BP
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Commercial
Install 66.6kw dc solar array on roof of school. ballasted 10 degree tilt racking used for photovoltaic mounting
Valuation:
$15,600
Permit #:
R25-0136CB
Status:
final
Fee:
$445
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Educational
Building permit (rb cb mfb) & window/door replacement
2023-04-19
Remove existing solar array on roof to facilitate installation of standing seam steel roof. reinstall array with same layout and electrical equipment. new s-5-n mounting bases used for attachment to standing seam roof
Valuation:
$3,700
Permit #:
TEMP23-0633BP
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Residential
New construction - prep temp service behind shop for new building
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
R25-0995CE
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,075
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install flush roof mounted 12.015 kw (dc) photovoltaic solar system. 5/16 x 4 lag bolts used during roof anchoring
Valuation:
$2,048
Permit #:
TEMP25-1045BP
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Residential
Install flush roof mounted 12.015 kw (dc) photovoltaic solar system. 5/16 x 4 lag bolts used during roof anchoring
Valuation:
$2,048
Permit #:
R25-0836RB
Status:
final
Fee:
$119
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install flush roof mounted 12.32kw (dc) photovoltaic solar system. 5/16 x 4 lagbolts used during roof anchoring
Valuation:
$3,940
Permit #:
R25-1515RB
Status:
final
Fee:
$132
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install flush roof mounted 12.32kw (dc) photovoltaic solar system. 5/16 x 4 lagbolts used during roof anchoring
Valuation:
$1,902
Permit #:
TEMP25-0963BP
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Residential
Install flush roof mounted 12.32kw (dc) photovoltaic solar system. 5/16 x 4 lagbolts used during roof anchoring
Valuation:
$1,902
Permit #:
R25-0778RB
Status:
final
Fee:
$107
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install flush roof mounted 11.155kw (dc) photovoltaic solar system. 5/16 x 4 lagbolts used during roof anchoring
Valuation:
$1,710
Permit #:
R25-0776RB
Status:
final
Fee:
$101
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install flush roof mounted 11.155kw (dc) photovoltaic solar system. 5/16 x 4 lagbolts used during roof anchoring
Valuation:
$1,710
Permit #:
TEMP25-0961BP
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Residential
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Solar Connection Inc License info
Verified License
| License # | C140782 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Iowa |
| Type | Contractor |
| Date Issued | 03-26-2026 |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of March 2026.
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Verified License
| License # | BC638967 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Minnesota |
| Type | Residential Contractors |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of March 2026.
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Verified License
| License # | EA690288 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Minnesota |
| Type | Electrical |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of February 2026.
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Inactive License
| License # | EL210432EC |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Iowa |
| Type | Electrical Contractor |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- According to the Iowa Department of Public Safety, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed. If this is your business, please update your license status.
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Inactive License
| License # | EL206722EC |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Iowa |
| Type | Electrical Contractor |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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Inactive License
| License # | 20638967 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Minnesota |
| Type | Residential Building Contr |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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110
BuildZoom Score
Bonded
| Bond Value | $25,000 |
872
Permits
- Building permit records show that Solar Connection Inc has worked on 872 permitted projects.
Solar Connection Inc Employees
CM
Chris Mathy
Owner
CO
Chris Olofson
Owner
CM
Christopher Mathy
Owner
CS
Curt Shellmun
Owner
CS
Curtis L. Shellum