Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny Solar Power Company
Solar, battery backup and standby power for Ankeny homes and businesses, installed by Wolf River Electric crews from our Marion office.
Utilities
MidAmerican Energy; Consumers Energy in some areas
Incentives
Retail-rate bill credits under Iowa rules
Permits
City of Ankeny, handled by us
County
Polk County
Going solar in Ankeny
Ankeny is a suburb north of Des Moines. Wolf River Electric crews serve Ankeny from our Marion office.
Most of Ankeny gets its power from MidAmerican Energy, and some parts of the area are served by Consumers Energy. That decides your credit rules, so we confirm your utility for your exact address. Under current Iowa billing rules, MidAmerican Energy credits the solar power you send back to the grid at the retail rate. Consumers Energy is a member-owned co-op that sets its own rules for crediting solar power, so we confirm its current terms before we design.
Going solar in Ankeny takes building and electrical permits from the City of Ankeny and approval from your utility. We file the applications, schedule the inspections and handle the utility paperwork, so you are not chasing approvals.
Many Ankeny homeowners pair solar with a battery or a standby generator so the lights stay on through storms and winter outages.
What we install
What we install in Ankeny
★★★★★
“The entire process including installation went seamlessly while I was at work. I didn't need to worry about any permits or dealing with the local utility company either.”
Brandon B. · Google review
Also serving near Ankeny
Our Marion team works as an Iowa solar installation company serving homes and businesses across the state.
Ankeny solar questions
Is solar worth it in Ankeny?
For many Ankeny homes, yes, especially because MidAmerican Energy credits exported power at the retail rate under current Iowa rules. We run the numbers with your actual bill before you decide.
Do I need a permit for solar in Ankeny?
Yes. Solar in Ankeny needs building and electrical permits from the City of Ankeny and approval from your utility. We file the permits and schedule the inspections for you.
Which utility serves my address?
Most of Ankeny is served by MidAmerican Energy, and some parts of the area by Consumers Energy. Your bill shows which one serves you, and we confirm it before we design your system.