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Northern Michigan's leader in solar energy solutions
Commercial | Residential | Off-grid | Agricultural
Rooted in Marquette & Traverse City, MI | Serving the surrounding areas

https://linktr.ee/peninsulasolar Established in 2011, Peninsula Solar is a photovoltaic design and installation service started by electronics engineering technician and professional roofing contractor, Ian Olmsted. Steady growth has led to the development of a dedicated team of individuals aiming to provide customers with a smooth transition into the world of renewable energy. Years of experience has led to our keen understanding of how solar photovoltaic systems are integrated into buildings on physical, electrical, and policy levels alike. With a client base stretching across the state of Michigan, ranging from small scale residential projects to large scale commercial projects, our reference list is continually growing. The knowledge and relationships that we have developed over the past several years have proven to aid in efficient, beautiful installations that advertise themselves with value and extreme attention to every aspect of design and construction.

09/24/2026

What is an energy storage system?🔋

An ESS is a battery that holds onto the solar power your panels make during the day, so you can actually use it later — at night, during a storm, when the grid fails, whenever you need it; it's there to have your back.

If you're interested in learning more about the systems we install, contact us using the link in our bio☝

Peninsula Solar | Own Your Energy☀

09/22/2026

How long does a solar battery actually last?🔋

The typical lifespan of a backup battery is a decade or more, but the way that it's installed has an impact on its longevity. Yes, the battery matters, but so does the installer completing the job.

If you're thinking of adding a solar battery backup system to your home or business or expanding on your current system, let's talk! Contact info linked in bio☝

Peninsula Solar | Own Your Energy☀

09/17/2026

🍂 As the days get shorter and the clouds roll in, we get one question a lot this time of year: "Does my solar system still work when it's not sunny?"

Solar panels don't need direct sun to produce power, and cooler fall temps actually help panels run more efficiently than the heat of summer. What matters more is a system built and positioned right for our region's angle of light and one that will withstand the elements.

We've installed systems across Northern Michigan and the U.P. since 2011 — through lake-effect snow, cloud cover, and everything in between. We know what actually keeps a system performing up here because we live here too.

If you're wondering how your system (or your future one) will hold up this season, contact us — we'll walk you through it, no pressure, just straight answers to your questions.

Peninsula Solar | Own Your Energy☀

09/15/2026

Earlier this summer, our team installed this clean, 18-panel battery backup system in Champion, MI ☀🔋

Ground-mounted, driven-pile foundation, wired straight into a dedicated power shed.

Clean, professional work from start to finish💪

Peninsula Solar | Own Your Energy☀

09/10/2026

Solar systems are built to last — but like anything that works hard for you, they benefit from a little attention as they age.

If your panels are getting older, your battery isn't holding a charge as it used to, or your energy needs have grown since installation, that's not a sign that something's wrong. It's just a sign it might be time for an upgrade.

Swipe through for a few things worth keeping an eye on. Most of these are easy to fix when caught early — and a stronger system means more reliability, more savings, and more independence for your home.

Ready to see what an upgrade could look like for you? We'll walk your system, answer your questions, and put together a free, no-pressure quote.

📱Reach out today (link in bio) — let's keep your energy production working as hard as you do.

Peninsula Solar | Own Your Energy☀

09/08/2026

Why we install the Discover Helios 16kWh Lithium Battery🔋⚡

🔋16.1kWh usable capacity — enough to run your home through a multi-day outage

⚡Up to 26kW peak output — handles heavy loads like well pumps and furnaces without hesitation

❄IP65-rated with a built-in heater — engineered to perform in true Michigan cold, not just mild climates

📈Expandable to 580 kWh — start with what you need, add capacity later without replacing the system

🛡1-=year warranty backed by cobalt-free LiFePO4 chemistry — safer battery tech that's built to last

We spec Helios into whole-home backup systems across Northern Michigan and the UP because it does exactly what it promises, in the conditions that actually test it.

Peninsula Solar | Own Your Energy☀

09/04/2026

🌳☀Trees near your solar array? A little strategic trimming can unlock a lot more production. Swipe for the shade zones that matter most (and the ones that don't) 👉

Consistent shade on even part of your array adds up to real lost production over time. Good news: most fixes are simpler than people think.

Questions about your own setup? We're happy to help!

Send this to someone who needs a reminder to trim back the trees over their array this fall 🏡

Peninsula Solar | Own Your Energy☀

09/03/2026

Your solar panels don't keep the lights on during an outage.🔋

Your battery system takes care of that, and how it's installed matters more than homeowners realize.

We plan every install around the room it lives in. Your battery system sits clean and out of the way so it doesn't turn into something you have to think about or work around. The whole point of backup power is that it should just be there quietly doing its job, so you don't have to.

Thinking about backup power for your home? Contact us using the link in our bio☝, and we'll walk you through what a battery system could look like in your space.

Peninsula Solar | Own Your Energy☀

09/02/2026

Ready to take the next step in furthering or starting your career in Solar Energy? We'd love for you to join our team! 👷 ☀️

We are a Marquette & Traverse City-based company serving Northern Lower Michigan and the Upper Peninsula, with job sites spanning the area.

We currently have openings in the following positions:
- Solar Installer
- General Laborer
- Apprentice Electrician
- Journeyman Electrician

Interested in applying? Head to www.peninsula-solar.com/careers/ to submit your application. If you have any questions, email [email protected]

Help us help our communities gain their energy independence by joining the Peninsula Solar team.

Peninsula Solar | Own Your Energy ☀️

Address

550 Hawley Street
Marquette, MI
49855

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

Website

http://www.peninsula-solar.com/

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