Carlson Electric LLC

Carlson Electric LLC is a family-owned business based in Hayward, Wisconsin that has been serving Northwestern Wisconsin since 1977. Founded by Dale and Karen Carlson, the company has grown under Dave Carlson’s leadership since 2004 to become one of the region’s leading providers of both electrical contracting and renewable energy solutions. Specializing in solar panel installations for residential, commercial, industrial, non-profit, public sector clients—and even utility-scale “solar farm” projects—Carlson Electric offers comprehensive services from system design to installation and ongoing maintenance.
The company emphasizes reducing or eliminating electric bills through renewable technologies while providing five-star customer service. Their expertise spans small off-grid setups to large municipal or community solar arrays across Wisconsin. In addition to their core solar offerings—including battery storage—they provide extensive general electrical work such as wiring for new builds/remodels; generator installs; lighting upgrades; security systems; home automation; emergency power/lighting; fire alarms; surge protection; cable/TV/data wiring; among others.
Carlson Electric holds an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) as an accredited business since 2021. They are recognized among the top U.S. solar installers by industry directories. Their collaborative approach includes partnerships like Legacy Solar Co-op to help non-profits access affordable clean energy.