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Registered 2001 · its address redirects to www.newenergyequity.com, which answered over HTTPS
IPs-Solar.com is a solar energy contractor located in Minneapolis, MN
Innovative Power Systems Inc. (IPS Solar) designs, installs, sells, and services renewable energy systems for residential and commercial customers. Based in Minneapolis, MN, the company serves homes and businesses across Minnesota and the surrounding region. Its work spans solar energy, solar power, solar heating, and solar electricity applications.
Checked in the last 30 daysOlder, dated recordFrom registration records
Registered 25 years ago · on AboutUs since 2006 · one registrar since Aug 9, 2016 · no registrant change on record since 2010 · last checked Nov 1, 2026.
Registration
RegisteredMar 20, 2001ips-solar.com was registered on Mar 20, 2001.
Source: RDAP, fetched Sep 6, 2026
AboutUs record
AboutUs wiki pageAboutUs wiki pageJun 20, 2006 – Nov 13, 2013An AboutUs wiki page described ips-solar.com from Jun 20, 2006 to Nov 13, 2013 (4 edits).Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006–2023Said about itself in 2006Jul 1, 2006“Designs, installs, sells, and services renewable energy systems for homes and businesses in Minnesota and the surrounding region.”Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006Current AboutUs recordJun 25, 2026 – Aug 17, 2026 (latest)Authority and Safety last refreshed Aug 17, 2026.Source: AboutUs checks
Registrar
Network Solutions, LLCNetwork Solutions, LLCAug 9, 2016 – Oct 13, 2026 (latest)Registrar Network Solutions, LLC (IANA 2) in the registration data recorded, first on Aug 9, 2016 and most recently on Oct 13, 2026.Source: RDAP, fetched Sep 6, 2026
Registrant
Registrant recordsMar 23, 2010 – Apr 19, 2026Registration records for ips-solar.com are held from Mar 23, 2010 to Apr 19, 2026 (48 records). None shows a change of registrant. Privacy-service and redaction changes, renames of the same organization and new contacts at it are not counted.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
No registrant changes recorded, 2010–2026
Zone file
No nameserver records held, Nov 2011 – Oct 2013No nameserver records held, Aug 2016 – Apr 2017No nameserver records held, Apr 2017 – Apr 2018No nameserver records held, Sep 2023 – Nov 2024Nameservers: worldnic.comMar 23, 2010 – Nov 10, 2011Registration records listed worldnic.com nameservers (ns29.worldnic.com, ns30.worldnic.com) for ips-solar.com from Mar 23, 2010 to Nov 10, 2011.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)Nameservers: worldnic.comOct 18, 2013 – Mar 27, 2015worldnic.com (ns29.worldnic.com, ns30.worldnic.com) were the nameservers listed for ips-solar.com at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Oct 18, 2013 to Mar 27, 2015 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)Nameservers: fatcow.comSep 23, 2015 – Apr 1, 2016fatcow.com (ns1.fatcow.com, ns2.fatcow.com) were the nameservers listed for ips-solar.com at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Sep 23, 2015 to Apr 1, 2016 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)DNS moved to fatcow.comSep 23, 2015ips-solar.com's nameservers moved from worldnic.com to fatcow.com at some point between Mar 27, 2015 and Sep 23, 2015. Last seen at worldnic.com: Mar 27, 2015 (ICANN zone-file snapshot). First seen at fatcow.com: Sep 23, 2015 (ICANN zone-file snapshot). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the 6 months in between, so the date of the move is not known more closely.Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (ICANN zone-file snapshot → ICANN zone-file snapshot)Nameservers: fatcow.comAug 9, 2016Registration records listed fatcow.com nameservers (ns1.fatcow.com, ns2.fatcow.com) for ips-solar.com from Aug 9, 2016 to Aug 9, 2016.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)Nameservers: uxidns.comApr 27, 2017Registration records listed uxidns.com nameservers (ns1.uxidns.com, ns2.uxidns.com, ns3.uxidns.com…) for ips-solar.com from Apr 27, 2017 to Apr 27, 2017.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)DNS moved to uxidns.comApr 27, 2017ips-solar.com's nameservers moved from fatcow.com to uxidns.com at some point between Aug 9, 2016 and Apr 27, 2017. Last seen at fatcow.com: Aug 9, 2016 (registration record). First seen at uxidns.com: Apr 27, 2017 (registration record). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the 9 months in between, so the date of the move is not known more closely.Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)Nameservers: CloudflareApr 3, 2018Cloudflare (boyd.ns.cloudflare.com, janet.ns.cloudflare.com) were the nameservers listed for ips-solar.com at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Apr 3, 2018 to Apr 3, 2018 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)DNS moved to CloudflareApr 3, 2018ips-solar.com's nameservers moved from uxidns.com to Cloudflare at some point between Apr 27, 2017 and Apr 3, 2018. Last seen at uxidns.com: Apr 27, 2017 (registration record). First seen at Cloudflare: Apr 3, 2018 (ICANN zone-file snapshot). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the 11 months in between, so the date of the move is not known more closely.Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → ICANN zone-file snapshot)Nameservers: CloudflareNameservers: CloudflareAug 4, 2018 – Sep 18, 2023Registration records listed Cloudflare nameservers (boyd.ns.cloudflare.com, janet.ns.cloudflare.com) for ips-solar.com from Aug 4, 2018 to Sep 18, 2023.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)Nameservers: worldnic.comNov 25, 2024 – Jul 5, 2025Registration records listed worldnic.com nameservers (ns29.worldnic.com, ns30.worldnic.com) for ips-solar.com from Nov 25, 2024 to Jul 5, 2025.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)DNS moved to worldnic.comNov 25, 2024ips-solar.com's nameservers moved from Cloudflare to worldnic.com at some point between Sep 18, 2023 and Nov 25, 2024. Last seen at Cloudflare: Sep 18, 2023 (registration record). First seen at worldnic.com: Nov 25, 2024 (registration record). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the 14 months in between, so the date of the move is not known more closely.Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)Nameservers: CloudflareSep 9, 2025 – Apr 19, 2026Registration records listed Cloudflare nameservers (augustus.ns.cloudflare.com, harleigh.ns.cloudflare.com) for ips-solar.com from Sep 9, 2025 to Apr 19, 2026.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)DNS moved to CloudflareSep 9, 2025ips-solar.com's nameservers moved from worldnic.com to Cloudflare at some point between Jul 5, 2025 and Sep 9, 2025. Last seen at worldnic.com: Jul 5, 2025 (registration record). First seen at Cloudflare: Sep 9, 2025 (registration record). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the 2 months in between, so the date of the move is not known more closely.Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)Seen in the .com zone fileSep 8, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026 (latest)First seen in the .com zone file records AboutUs holds on Sep 8, 2026; latest sighting Nov 1, 2026. Nameservers on Nov 1, 2026: augustus.ns.cloudflare.com, harleigh.ns.cloudflare.com.Source: ICANN CZDS zone file, snapshot Nov 1, 2026
Certificate
Let's EncryptApr 13, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026Let's Encrypt issued 4 certificates for ips-solar.com from Apr 13, 2026, the latest valid until Dec 25, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)Google Trust ServicesMay 31, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026Google Trust Services issued 3 certificates for ips-solar.com from May 31, 2026, the latest valid until Dec 25, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)Certificate from Google Trust ServicesSep 26, 2026 – Oct 5, 2026 (latest)Google Trust Services certificate valid Sep 26, 2026 to Dec 25, 2026, as seen on Oct 5, 2026.Source: TLS check, Oct 5, 2026
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Every dated fact on this lifeline (24)
Mar 20, 2001Registration: ips-solar.com was registered on Mar 20, 2001.Source: RDAP, fetched Sep 6, 2026
Jun 20, 2006 – Nov 13, 2013AboutUs record: An AboutUs wiki page described ips-solar.com from Jun 20, 2006 to Nov 13, 2013 (4 edits).Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006–2023
Jul 1, 2006AboutUs record: “Designs, installs, sells, and services renewable energy systems for homes and businesses in Minnesota and the surrounding region.”Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006
Mar 23, 2010 – Apr 19, 2026Registrant: Registration records for ips-solar.com are held from Mar 23, 2010 to Apr 19, 2026 (48 records). None shows a change of registrant. Privacy-service and redaction changes, renames of the same organization and new contacts at it are not counted.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Mar 23, 2010 – Nov 10, 2011Zone file: Registration records listed worldnic.com nameservers (ns29.worldnic.com, ns30.worldnic.com) for ips-solar.com from Mar 23, 2010 to Nov 10, 2011.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Oct 18, 2013 – Mar 27, 2015Zone file: worldnic.com (ns29.worldnic.com, ns30.worldnic.com) were the nameservers listed for ips-solar.com at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Oct 18, 2013 to Mar 27, 2015 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)
Sep 23, 2015 – Apr 1, 2016Zone file: fatcow.com (ns1.fatcow.com, ns2.fatcow.com) were the nameservers listed for ips-solar.com at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Sep 23, 2015 to Apr 1, 2016 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)
Sep 23, 2015Zone file: ips-solar.com's nameservers moved from worldnic.com to fatcow.com at some point between Mar 27, 2015 and Sep 23, 2015. Last seen at worldnic.com: Mar 27, 2015 (ICANN zone-file snapshot). First seen at fatcow.com: Sep 23, 2015 (ICANN zone-file snapshot). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the 6 months in between, so the date of the move is not known more closely.Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (ICANN zone-file snapshot → ICANN zone-file snapshot)
Aug 9, 2016 – Oct 13, 2026Registrar: Registrar Network Solutions, LLC (IANA 2) in the registration data recorded, first on Aug 9, 2016 and most recently on Oct 13, 2026.Source: RDAP, fetched Sep 6, 2026
Aug 9, 2016Zone file: Registration records listed fatcow.com nameservers (ns1.fatcow.com, ns2.fatcow.com) for ips-solar.com from Aug 9, 2016 to Aug 9, 2016.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Apr 27, 2017Zone file: Registration records listed uxidns.com nameservers (ns1.uxidns.com, ns2.uxidns.com, ns3.uxidns.com…) for ips-solar.com from Apr 27, 2017 to Apr 27, 2017.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Apr 27, 2017Zone file: ips-solar.com's nameservers moved from fatcow.com to uxidns.com at some point between Aug 9, 2016 and Apr 27, 2017. Last seen at fatcow.com: Aug 9, 2016 (registration record). First seen at uxidns.com: Apr 27, 2017 (registration record). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the 9 months in between, so the date of the move is not known more closely.Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)
Apr 3, 2018Zone file: Cloudflare (boyd.ns.cloudflare.com, janet.ns.cloudflare.com) were the nameservers listed for ips-solar.com at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Apr 3, 2018 to Apr 3, 2018 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)
Apr 3, 2018Zone file: ips-solar.com's nameservers moved from uxidns.com to Cloudflare at some point between Apr 27, 2017 and Apr 3, 2018. Last seen at uxidns.com: Apr 27, 2017 (registration record). First seen at Cloudflare: Apr 3, 2018 (ICANN zone-file snapshot). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the 11 months in between, so the date of the move is not known more closely.Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → ICANN zone-file snapshot)
Aug 4, 2018 – Sep 18, 2023Zone file: Registration records listed Cloudflare nameservers (boyd.ns.cloudflare.com, janet.ns.cloudflare.com) for ips-solar.com from Aug 4, 2018 to Sep 18, 2023.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Nov 25, 2024 – Jul 5, 2025Zone file: Registration records listed worldnic.com nameservers (ns29.worldnic.com, ns30.worldnic.com) for ips-solar.com from Nov 25, 2024 to Jul 5, 2025.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Nov 25, 2024Zone file: ips-solar.com's nameservers moved from Cloudflare to worldnic.com at some point between Sep 18, 2023 and Nov 25, 2024. Last seen at Cloudflare: Sep 18, 2023 (registration record). First seen at worldnic.com: Nov 25, 2024 (registration record). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the 14 months in between, so the date of the move is not known more closely.Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)
Sep 9, 2025 – Apr 19, 2026Zone file: Registration records listed Cloudflare nameservers (augustus.ns.cloudflare.com, harleigh.ns.cloudflare.com) for ips-solar.com from Sep 9, 2025 to Apr 19, 2026.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Sep 9, 2025Zone file: ips-solar.com's nameservers moved from worldnic.com to Cloudflare at some point between Jul 5, 2025 and Sep 9, 2025. Last seen at worldnic.com: Jul 5, 2025 (registration record). First seen at Cloudflare: Sep 9, 2025 (registration record). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the 2 months in between, so the date of the move is not known more closely.Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)
Apr 13, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026Certificate: Let's Encrypt issued 4 certificates for ips-solar.com from Apr 13, 2026, the latest valid until Dec 25, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
May 31, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026Certificate: Google Trust Services issued 3 certificates for ips-solar.com from May 31, 2026, the latest valid until Dec 25, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Jun 25, 2026 – Aug 17, 2026AboutUs record: Authority and Safety last refreshed Aug 17, 2026.Source: AboutUs checks
Sep 8, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026Zone file: First seen in the .com zone file records AboutUs holds on Sep 8, 2026; latest sighting Nov 1, 2026. Nameservers on Nov 1, 2026: augustus.ns.cloudflare.com, harleigh.ns.cloudflare.com.Source: ICANN CZDS zone file, snapshot Nov 1, 2026
Sep 26, 2026 – Oct 5, 2026Certificate: Google Trust Services certificate valid Sep 26, 2026 to Dec 25, 2026, as seen on Oct 5, 2026.Source: TLS check, Oct 5, 2026
All 4 safety checks passed (Nov 1, 2026).
Automated safety checks
DNS (passed)
HTTPS (passed)
Page metadata (passed)
Security headers (passed)
Current facts
Latest available measurements; dated entries retain their dates. These are measurements, not an endorsement of the site.
latest result
Domain registered Mar 20, 2001 — 25 years old.
latest result
Registrar on record: Network Solutions, LLC — unchanged since AboutUs began tracking (Jul 30, 2026).
latest result
HTTPS request succeeded for www.newenergyequity.com.
checked Sep 30, 2026
The live front page reads as a business-services site that sells its own services, mainly for businesses and professionals.
We withhold an authority number until independent evidence (global rank, link-graph presence) has accrued. The facts we do have about this site are shown below — we'd rather say “not enough signals yet” than invent a low score.
Safety evidence
No unexpired threat-feed result; name-similarity check available (recorded about 75 days ago); 3/3 transport and email checks available (oldest recorded about 75 days ago). This is evidence coverage, not a probability that a website is safe.
Missing DMARC (mild)
What ips-solar.com said about itself, 2006
Quoted from the site's AboutUs wiki page in each year it changed (1 version). These are the page's own words at the time, not AboutUs's assessment. New words · dropped words
2006
Designs, installs, sells, and services renewable energy systems for homes and businesses in Minnesota and the surrounding region.
Site history
Dated record — historical facts always carry their date.