Solar Connection is a Rochester-based solar energy company serving southern Minnesota. We design, install and maintain solar electric and solar hot water systems for residential, farm and business customers.

Curt Shellum, the owner and CEO of Solar Connection, has been working in the Minnesota solar industry since early 2009. Curt has a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Colorado. Most of his career has been in the field of analytical instrumentation. A strong interest in renewable energy drove him in the direction of solar technology. Since 2007 he has completed certification programs and courses from Solar Energy International, Midwest Renewable Energy Association, Minnesota Renewable Energy Society, St Paul College, and various industry sponsored programs.Curt Shellum of Solar Connection has been certified by the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP), the solar installer “gold standard” certification.NABCEP certificate holders commit to upholding a strict ethical and professional code. All complaints filed against NABCEP-certified solar installers are investigated, and only companies found to have acted ethically and professionally maintain their certifications.

Diversifying energy sources and reducing energy costs with solar powered energy benefits our communities and our future. With a decade of direct solar panel installation and design experience, we stand behind the solar energy technology and customers we serve. Compare us to other solar installers to see how we shine in comparison.