Wisconsin’s First Solar Shingle Roof: Mike Mannion Featured by Clean Jobs Midwest

In case you missed it, Sun Vault Roofing installed Wisconsin's first solar roof in September 2025. This incredible accomplishment would not have been possible without the leadership of Mike Mannion, co-founder and Director of Operations.

We're pleased that Clean Jobs Midwest chose to recognize this industry milestone by profiling Mike and highlighting our team’s work to complete Wisconsin’s first solar roofing project with fully integrated solar shingles. The feature digs into Mike’s day‑to‑day leadership, from coordinating projects to researching new materials, and why integrated solar roofing matters for homeowners who want performance without bulky racks. It also details the impact of this milestone: in 2025 we added 52 kW of clean energy to the grid while avoiding over 1,000 roof penetrations compared with rack‑mounted panels.

Mike Mannion, co‑founder of Sun Vault Roofing, recognized for Wisconsin’s first solar roof using integrated solar shingles.

Solar Roofing for Wisconsin Homeowners

Solar roofing in Wisconsin has been gaining ground for several years. This project adds field proof that integrated shingles perform in Midwest winters.

The solar shingles vs. conventional panels comparison comes down to three factors for Wisconsin homeowners: roof penetrations, warranty compatibility, and installation timeline. Learn more about why Sun Vault Roofing is so bullish on building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) like the Solstice solar shingle.

Read Mike's full profile from Clean Jobs Midwest, then connect with our team to see how an integrated solar roof can help you protect your home and power your future.

See example of real Solar Roofs in Wisconsin

Solar Is Not For Everyone

Sometimes Solar Shingles aren't a good fit for your roof, but neither are solar panels.

This can happen if you have too much shading, an ancient electrical system, a choppy roof without large swaths of southern exposure, or you don't use much electricity.

If rooftop solar isn't for you, you still have options: standalone battery systems, balcony solar, and utility programs like time of use rates and community solar. Even geothermal.

Learn more about Solar alternatives in Wisconsin.

Solar Roofing Momentum in Wisconsin

This project didn't happen in a vacuum. Sun Vault has been tracking solar roofing's growth in Wisconsin closely, and the momentum is real. The phenomenon is backed by homeowner demand, improving shingle technology, increasing electricity prices, and a regional market that's starting to catch up with the coasts.