About SPM

We Don't Quote Panels.
We Build Energy Plans.

As a trusted name in Midwest solar power, Solar Power Midwest has been helping homeowners and businesses cut energy costs since 2001. We do it differently, by verifying every number, claiming every incentive, and giving you a plan your lender can rely on.

30,002

Customers Since 1993

2001

Solar Since

$14.5M

Customer Bill Savings

#1 in IL

Solar, 4 Years Running

Dave Sonner, founder of Solar Power Midwest

Dave Sonner

Founder & Energy Advisor

Meet Dave

30+ Years. 30,000+ Customers.
One Standard.

Dave Sonner founded Solar Power Midwest with one principle: verify everything before recommending anything. Over two decades in solar, backed by the 30,000+ customers his companies have served since 1993, that discipline is what separates SPM from companies that simply sell a big panel count.

SPM covers the full energy stack: solar, batteries, heat pumps, windows, siding, and ComEd Energy Efficiency Programs, so your savings are real, your plan is bankable, and you never need a second contractor.

  • We read the actual bill, not assumptions
  • We verify what competitors skip
  • We evaluate batteries on every project
  • We coordinate with your CPA and lender
  • We give you a 30-year plan, not a panel count
  • BBB Accredited, licensed and insured in Illinois
  • ComEd Energy Efficiency Program partner
  • #1 ranked solar company in Illinois on SolarReviews, 4 years running
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How We Work

What Makes SPM Different

Verify Everything

We read your actual electric bill. We check your roof, your shading, your HVAC. Competitors skip this. We built our reputation on it.

Every Incentive, Claimed

Federal tax credit, Illinois SREC program, ComEd Energy Efficiency rebates. We make sure you get every dollar you're entitled to.

Built for the Long Haul

We coordinate with your CPA and lender, produce bankable documentation, and give you a 30-year plan, not just a panel count.

Full Energy Stack

Solar, batteries, heat pumps, energy-efficient windows, and siding, all under one contractor. One relationship. One accountability.

Ready to See Your Numbers?

Our free estimate takes 2 minutes and tells you exactly how much you could save, with no commitment and no pressure.