About Holsen Solar | Licensed Electrical Contractor

Our Story

A Contractor That Does Its Own Work.

Holsen Solar was founded in Fargo with a simple premise: the people who sell you a system should be the same people who install it, permit it, and service it.

Most solar installers in our market are sales-first organizations. They sign a contract, then hand the work off to a rotating crew of subcontractors. When something goes wrong — and in electrical work, something eventually always comes up — there's nobody with a real stake in making it right.

We built Holsen Solar the other way. Our team holds its own master electrical licenses in both North Dakota and Minnesota, plus contractor licenses in both states. Every project we take on is designed, permitted, installed, and inspected by our own people. When you call after the install — we pick up.

We started with solar and expanded because our customers kept asking. EV chargers, permanent holiday lighting, smart home automation, security cameras, energy management — all follow the same rule: we only offer it if we can do it ourselves, correctly, under our own license.

At a Glance

2018

Founded in Fargo, ND. Still headquartered here, still doing the work ourselves.

200+

Projects completed across Eastern ND and Western MN.

Services offered — all performed in-house, no subcontractors.

5.0★

Customer rating across Google and Facebook reviews.

How We Work

The Holsen Difference

Six things that separate us from every other installer in our market.

Own Licenses, Own Work

We hold master electrical and contractor licenses in both ND and MN. No work leaves our team. Every nail, every wire, every permit — us.

On-Time, On-Budget

The quote we give is the price you pay. We respect your schedule and communicate throughout. No surprises at the end of the job.

Fully Permitted

Every job is permitted and inspected. This protects your home's value, your insurance, and your warranty. We never cut corners on code.

Transparent Pricing

Detailed cost breakdowns before any work begins. You know exactly what you're paying for and why. No hidden line items, ever.

Real Support After Install

When you call with a question after your install — a real person answers. We stand behind our work for years, not just until the check clears.

Local Knowledge

We only work in Eastern ND and Western MN. We know the utilities, the co-ops, the inspectors, and the weather. That expertise is built into every design.

Our Team

The People Behind the Work

A small, experienced team of licensed electricians and certified installers. Everyone you meet on your project works for Holsen Solar — not a staffing agency.

Ben Holsen

Owner

Ben founded Holsen Solar & Electrical in Fargo, ND, drawing on a background in entrepreneurship and technology to build a full-service electrical contracting and solar company. Today he leads a team of 16 serving farmers, small businesses, and municipalities across North Dakota and Minnesota — from initial design through final inspection.

Jess Grondahl

Chief Operating Officer

Jess Grondahl is the Chief Operating Officer of Holsen Solar, responsible for HR, client contracts, major RFP bids, billing, and banking. Her leadership ensures the company operates with consistency, accountability, and a commitment to excellence that our clients and team members rely on every day.

Certified PVIP

Lyon Hegland

Licensed Master Electrician

As Holsen Solar's Licensed Master Electrician, Lyon Hegland oversees all residential and commercial solar installations and EV charger work. His commitment to precision and transparent communication with customers means every project is done right — and every client knows exactly what to expect.

Master Electrician EV Charger Certified

Kevin Halligan

Gemstone Lighting Team Lead

Kevin Halligan oversees all Gemstone permanent lighting installations — from layout and design through final programming. His precision and attention to detail are a driving force behind Holsen Solar's near 5-star rating and standing as a top-ranked Gemstone installer. When the lights come on, the results speak for themselves.

Gemstone Certified Lighting Specialist

Cole Hanson

Post Sales Support Lead

Cole Hanson leads post-sales support at Holsen Solar, managing system monitoring, service tickets, and new customer onboarding. From troubleshooting non-performing solar arrays to walking customers through their new system, Cole ensures every client is supported long after installation day.

Tesla Certified Span Panel Certified

This Could Be You

We're Hiring

We're growing and looking for licensed electricians and installers who want to be part of a quality-first team. If that sounds like you, get in touch.

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Credentials

Licensed in Both States.
No Exceptions.

Every state that requires an electrical license, we have one. Every state that requires a contractor license, we have one. We don't work in states where we can't pull our own permits.

This isn't just about compliance. It's about accountability. When your name is on the license, you care about the work differently than when you're just a subcontractor who'll never see the customer again.

License	State	Number
Master Electrician	North Dakota	M4310
Electrical Contractor	North Dakota	48084
Master Electrician	Minnesota	EA807321
Building Contractor	Minnesota	BC807978

All licenses current and in good standing. Fully insured. Certificate of insurance available on request.

Built on
Real Credentials.

A Contractor That Does Its Own Work.