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Serving the Greater Urbana-Champaign Community

From initial contact through post-installation monitoring and servicing, your solar PV system will be handled by our in-house solar and construction teams, in partnership with our licensed electrical subcontractors. Our designers, technicians and installers will find the best placement and size for your array, walk you through available rebates and incentives, and complete your installation in a timely manner. Based in Urbana-Champaign, New Prairie Solar is uniquely qualified to serve our Central Illinois clients for years to come.

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Our Core Values

Sustainability · Support · Service

Long committed to green building and renewable energy, New Prairie Construction (est. 1988) expanded into Solar PV to answer the call for a reliable and local solar PV provider to service Central Illinois. Our construction background and building science knowledge brings a unique skill set and perspective to your solar installation. New Prairie Solar remains rooted in the same high-quality craftsmanship, customer service, and employee empowerment that has supported our company and our clients for the past 30+ years.

  • "This is a local company investing in my community and committed to service beyond making a profit...I can tell you that as a customer I choose New Prairie Construction."
    Jeanette Weider, Champaign
  • "The unique, beautiful, substantial cedar solar pergola was built in June, 2016. We strongly recommend New Prairie Construction to anyone contemplating the installation of Solar panels."
    David & Julie Sherwood, Champaign
  • "One reason we decided to pick a local company was accountability. If we had a problem or concern, we knew we could depend on them to be available. Whenever we had a question or concern it was handled without delay."
    Ellen Willcox, Urbana
  • "New Prairie Construction did an excellent job on our Solar install. They were friendly, informative, and professional! One nice plus -- they left absolutely zero mess when they finished and didn't damage a single plant!!"
    Randal Sadler, Urbana
  • " I can say without hesitation that the New Prairie staff were the most careful, considerate, meticulous group I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with."
    Urbana Resident