Peninsula Solar serves Leelanau County from Suttons Bay and Leland to Northport, Glen Arbor, and Empire. Most of Leelanau falls in Cherryland Electric Cooperative territory, with some areas served by Consumers Energy, and both grids share the same vulnerability: long stretches of shoreline and rural roadway mean storm-related outages can take longer to restore here than in denser areas.
Leelanau is also one of the most seasonal-property-heavy markets we serve. Between lakefront cottages, working orchards, and the Leelanau Peninsula's award-winning wine region, property owners here have unique reasons to want power that doesn't depend entirely on the grid — whether that's protecting an unoccupied cottage through a winter outage or keeping a working vineyard's equipment running during harvest.
Leelanau Area Installs
Why the Greater Leelanau Area Chooses Peninsula Solar
Seasonal property expertise. Battery storage protects unoccupied lakefront properties during outages. No frozen pipes or failed sump pumps while you're away.
Built for rural, storm-exposed grids. Leelanau's shoreline exposure and rural feeder lines mean outages can run longer here than in town. Our systems are designed to keep critical loads running independent of grid restoration timelines.
A regional team, not a distant contractor. Our trusted team — based in both Marquette and Leelanau — handles design, electrical work, and the installation start-to-finish.
Services Available In Leelanau
- Residential Solar & Battery Storage — relevant for year-round and seasonal properties in the area
- Agricultural Solar — a strong fit for Leelanau's orchards and vineyards
- Off-Grid Solar — remote and seasonal properties throughout the region
- Commercial Solar — wineries, tasting rooms, and hospitality businesses
Local FAQ
- Is Leelanau a good fit for solar given how rural it is? Yes. Leelanau's open, unobstructed properties often have excellent sun exposure, and battery storage covers the gaps during cloudier stretches — making it well-suited to both year-round homes and seasonal cottages.
- What happens to my cottage's solar system when no one's there? Grid-tied solar without battery storage shuts off automatically during an outage, regardless of occupancy. Battery storage keeps essential systems (sump pumps, security, refrigeration, heating systems) running at unoccupied Leelanau properties too.
- Can solar help power equipment on my orchard or vineyard? Yes — agricultural and commercial systems can be sized o support irrigation pumps, cold storage, and other equipment critical during harvest season, with battery backup protecting against outages at the times you can least afford one.
- Do you offer financing for Leelanau installations? Yes — we're an Authorized Contractor of the Michigan Saves Loan Program (MiSAVES), available for qualifying residential systems.
- Is my Leelanau 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
