Most of us have a general idea of how solar works, but what is the actual process for sunlight to be converted into usable electricity? Here’s a brief review of that process.

Your business’s energy consumption will often look like a series of peaks and valleys throughout the day. In the energy industry, leveling out these peaks to reduce the amount of energy purchased from the utility company is referred to as peak shaving.

At All Energy Solar, we believe in clean, green, renewable energy at a personal level. Installing solar isn’t just a job to us, it’s investing in the future. As a proud Minnesota solar company, we wanted to take this Earth Day to highlight solar in the state. Here are some solar facts:

More and more people and businesses are choosing to go solar, but if you’re in the process of considering solar, there are few things you should know before you make your final decision.

As the leading Minnesota solar installer and with thousands of happy solar power customers, we’ve collected a lot of great Solar Stories about people who made the switch. Here are a few comments we’ve received from people switching to solar around Minnesota - some of these could even live in your neck of the woods!

Though you really have to dig to find the information, Chaska Minnesota residents have a solar energy incentive program available to them!

The Chaska Solar Rebate Program offers a $250 rebate for every solar panel you install on your residential property, up to a total of $2,500 or 10 panels. This program is available to City of Chaska Electric Department residential customers and is distributed on a first come, first served basis until funds run out. This rebate can also be combined with the 26% federal solar tax credit. 

According to most solar installers, a solar panel’s current estimated lifespan is 35–40 years, which falls in line with the lifespan of most premium residential roofing materials.

View our latest infographic to see what's in store for solar and the energy landscape!

A forecast for growth

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) has released their energy forecast for 2021, and things are looking up for renewable energy, solar in particular, for the coming years. With an increased commitment to renewable energy, incentives on both the state and federal level, along with falling technology costs, renewable energy sources are poised to provide robust competition for natural gas as the key provider of electricity in the U.S.

On-demand electricity is one of the most common reasons that homeowners cite when asked why they are considering going solar.