Peninsula Solar brings the same standard we built in Marquette to Traverse City and the surrounding Grand Traverse region. Whether you're near downtown, out toward Old Mission or Leelanau, or anywhere Cherryland Electric Cooperative or Consumers Energy serves, our team designs and installs solar and battery storage systems built for Northern Michigan's specific conditions.
Traverse City's mix of year-round residents, seasonal lakefront homeowners, and a growing agricultural and hospitality sector makes it one of the most versatile solar markets in the region, and one we're proud to serve.
Traverse City Area Installs
Why the Greater Traverse City Area Chooses Peninsula Solar
A Northern Michigan company, not an out-of-region installer. We've been designing systems for this climate since 2011. Snow load, freeze-thaw cycles, and lake-effect weather are top of mind during the design process.
Seasonal property expertise. Traverse City and the surrounding lakeshore have a high concentration of seasonal and cottage properties. Battery storage keeps critical systems (sump pumps, security, refrigeration, heating systems) protected even when a property sits unoccupied during an outage.
In-house team, start to finish. Design, electrical work, and commissioning are handled by our own licensed crew, not subcontracted out.
Services Available in Traverse City
- Residential Solar & Battery Storage — year-round and seasonal homes throughout the greater Traverse City area
- Commercial & Industrial Solar — a strong fit for Traverse City's hospitality, agriculture, and retail sectors
- Off-Grid Solar — cottages and rural properties throughout Grand Traverse and Leelanau
- Agricultural Solar — cherry orchards and vineyards across the region
Local FAQ
- Is Traverse City a good climate for solar? Yes. Traverse City gets strong seasonal sun exposure, and battery storage bridges the gaps during cloudier winter stretches, so your system performs reliably year-round.
- What happens to my seasonal cottage's solar system when I'm not there? Without storage, grid-tied solar shuts off during outages for safety, regardless of whether anyone's home. Battery storage keeps essential systems running at unoccupied properties too — a common concern for Traverse City area seasonal property owners.
- Do you offer financing for Traverse City installations? Yes. We're an Authorized Contractor of the Michigan Saves Loan Program (MiSAVES), available for qualifying residential systems.
- Is my Traverse City business eligible for the commercial tax credit? The 48E federal commercial clean energy credit is available for qualifying commercial systems placed in service before December 31, 2027. Read our full financing guide →
Contact Us
(231) 590-7305 | 1090 E Traverse Lake Rd, Cedar, MI 49621
