--- title: Solar Energy Blog | All Energy Solar description: Read our blog for news and updates about the solar power industry and solar panel technology, see our featured projects, and more! --- - [RESIDENTIAL](https://www.allenergysolar.com/solar-install/residential/) - [COMMERCIAL](https://www.allenergysolar.com/solar-install/solar-commercial/) - [SERVICE AREAS](https://www.allenergysolar.com/company/service-areas/) - [SOLAR FAQS](https://www.allenergysolar.com/why-solar/solar-faqs/) - [CONTACT US](https://www.allenergysolar.com/company/contact-us/) - [CUSTOMER SUPPORT](https://www.allenergysolar.com/customer-service/) [![Logo](https://blog.allenergysolar.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Primary_Full%20Color-1.png?width=215&height=73&name=Primary_Full%20Color-1.png "Logo")](https://www.allenergysolar.com/) Call Today **1-800-620-3370** - [REFERRALS](https://www.allenergysolar.com/refer) - [CAREERS](https://www.allenergysolar.com/our-company/careers/) - [LOCATIONS](https://www.allenergysolar.com/where-we-are/) - [FAQS](https://www.allenergysolar.com/faqs/) - [BLOG](https://blog.allenergysolar.com/) - [NEWS](https://blog.allenergysolar.com/news/) - [CONTACT](https://www.allenergysolar.com/contact-us/) - [FOR HOMES](https://www.allenergysolar.com/for-homes/) - [FOR BUSINESSES](https://www.allenergysolar.com/for-businesses/) - [OUR COMPANY](https://www.allenergysolar.com/our-company/) - [SEE OUR WORK](https://www.allenergysolar.com/solar-installation-gallery/) ### Posts by Tag - [All Energy Solar (7)](https://blog.allenergysolar.com/tag/all-energy-solar) - [Financial (1)](https://blog.allenergysolar.com/tag/financial) - [Infographic (1)](https://blog.allenergysolar.com/tag/infographic) - [New Hampshire Solar Energy (1)](https://blog.allenergysolar.com/tag/new-hampshire-solar-energy) - [Solar FAQ (2)](https://blog.allenergysolar.com/tag/solar-faq) ### [Get a Free Solar Quote](https://www.allenergysolar.com/quote-form/) Find out if your home or business is right for solar. It's quick, easy, and FREE! [Get Started >](https://www.allenergysolar.com/quote-form/) ### FREE EBOOK **Our guidebook to switching to solar is the perfect primer for everything you need to get started with solar. [Download it now >](https://blog.allenergysolar.com/ebook_makingtheswitch/)** ### Subscribe Here! [![](https://blog.allenergysolar.com/hubfs/Commercial%20Solar%20Sales%20Team%20-%20All%20Energy%20Solar.jpg)](https://blog.allenergysolar.com/meet-crew-all-energy-solar-december) ## [Meet the Crew at All Energy Solar - December](https://blog.allenergysolar.com/meet-crew-all-energy-solar-december) Posted on January 04, 2023 It's the start of a New Year at All Energy Solar, and as we're planning for the future, we're taking a look at how we did in last year. At the beginning of last year, we were proud to announce the major milestones of our [6,000th solar installation and our 200th employee](https://blog.allenergysolar.com/all-energy-solar-growth-milestones-2022), and we're excited to see how the final numbers will roll out for 2022. [Read More](https://blog.allenergysolar.com/meet-crew-all-energy-solar-december) [![](https://blog.allenergysolar.com/hubfs/202208_npeak3.png)](https://blog.allenergysolar.com/n-peak-3) ## [All Energy Solar Will Be the First in the Midwest to Launch an Incredible New Advancement in Solar Energy Technology](https://blog.allenergysolar.com/n-peak-3) Posted on January 03, 2023 Solar manufacturer REC Group out of Norway has recently begun production of its new [N-Peak 3 Black Series](https://www.recgroup.com/en/products/rec-n-peak-3-black-usa) rooftop panels. The N-Peak 3 is the third generation in the TOPCon cell-based solar panels by REC and targeted to serve the U.S. rooftop solar market. The new N-Peak 3 Black Series offer customers more significant energy savings as they feature a higher density and resulting energy production when compared with earlier generations of solar panels.  [Read More](https://blog.allenergysolar.com/n-peak-3) [![](https://blog.allenergysolar.com/hubfs/Infographic_thmb_SolarGridlock.png)](https://blog.allenergysolar.com/infographic-solar-gridlock) ## [Infographic: Solar Gridlock?](https://blog.allenergysolar.com/infographic-solar-gridlock) Posted on December 20, 2022 There are some real obstacles that are slowing private renewable energy growth. Explore our infographic to see the full story. [Read More](https://blog.allenergysolar.com/infographic-solar-gridlock) [![](https://blog.allenergysolar.com/hubfs/202208_RooftopforSolar.png)](https://blog.allenergysolar.com/is-my-rooftop-suitable-for-solar) ## [Is My Roof Suitable for Solar? The Experts Tell Us What to Look For.](https://blog.allenergysolar.com/is-my-rooftop-suitable-for-solar) Posted on December 13, 2022 It’s a question that we often hear: “Is my roof a good fit for solar panels?” The answer in most cases is yes, but here are a few things that we look for. [Read More](https://blog.allenergysolar.com/is-my-rooftop-suitable-for-solar) [![](https://blog.allenergysolar.com/hubfs/202208_biggestsurpriseinterview.png)](https://blog.allenergysolar.com/interview-with-solar-owners) ## [What Some Owners Say Is the Biggest Surprise About Owning Solar Panels](https://blog.allenergysolar.com/interview-with-solar-owners) Posted on December 09, 2022 We recently interviewed two solar panel owners, Jeff G. from Minneapolis, Minnesota and Stacy B from Maplewood, Minnesota, about switching to clean, renewable solar energy. Here’s what they had to say:  [Read More](https://blog.allenergysolar.com/interview-with-solar-owners) [![](https://blog.allenergysolar.com/hubfs/202207_InconsistentEnergyPricesNH.gif)](https://blog.allenergysolar.com/new-hampshire-inconsistent-energy-prices) ## [Why Energy Prices Are Soaring Inconsistently Across New Hampshire](https://blog.allenergysolar.com/new-hampshire-inconsistent-energy-prices) Posted on November 21, 2022 If you live in New Hampshire and haven’t already seen a significant increase in your electricity rates, you likely will in the coming months. All four of the state’s utility companies have either requested, received, and/or announced a dramatic rate increase from the state’s Public Utilities Commission.  [Read More](https://blog.allenergysolar.com/new-hampshire-inconsistent-energy-prices) [![](https://blog.allenergysolar.com/hubfs/2022067_BestTimeToInstall.png)](https://blog.allenergysolar.com/best-time-to-install-solar) ## [When Is The Best Time To Install Solar Panels?](https://blog.allenergysolar.com/best-time-to-install-solar) Posted on November 16, 2022 One of the biggest questions many people have when considering investing in solar is, “...is now the right time?” Although we believe it’s always a good time to install solar, let’s look at a few factors that make that “good time to invest” in solar and make it the “best time.” [Read More](https://blog.allenergysolar.com/best-time-to-install-solar) [![](https://blog.allenergysolar.com/hubfs/202207_OMGkWh.png)](https://blog.allenergysolar.com/whats-a-kwh) ## [I Want Solar, but OMG, WTH Is a kWh!?!](https://blog.allenergysolar.com/whats-a-kwh) Posted on November 08, 2022 Even if you’re familiar with solar energy, the terminology associated with it can be a bit overwhelming. So, let’s answer the question many of us ask in our heads. “I want solar, but OMG, WTH is a kWh!?!” This crucial question can help you decide the system size you need based on your energy consumption, the overall impact of your panels on your utility bill, and even the effect of many of your home or business appliances and equipment. [Read More](https://blog.allenergysolar.com/whats-a-kwh) [![](https://blog.allenergysolar.com/hubfs/202206_SolarSurge.png)](https://blog.allenergysolar.com/solar-surge) ## [The Solar Surge: Why Experts Are Anticipating Seeing Solar Installations Continue to Rise](https://blog.allenergysolar.com/solar-surge) Posted on October 18, 2022 Solar energy has been around for a very long time, but most recently, it has grown in popularity and impact on the nation’s energy supply. In 2021 power generation from solar photovoltaic (PV) systems increased by 20 percent over 2020. Solar PV remains the third-largest renewable electricity technology behind hydropower and wind but is the fast-growing form of renewable energy because of its ability to be installed quickly and at a much smaller scale and cost. As a result, solar now accounts for over 3.9 GW of energy from systems installed on homes. 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