Amy Beaudet was in the solar industry at the altE Store from 2007 until her untimely passing in 2021. She was a sales rep, instructor, and an all-around solar evangelist, sharing her passion for solar around the world. When whe wasn't at work, she enjoyed sailing and skiing - but odds were good she was still talking about solar on the boat or on the slopes. See more of Amy Beaudet's blog posts.
Myth #5: It takes more power to make solar panels than they save. They wear out and have to be replaced often. The Embodied Energy is the energy consumed to make, deliver, and install a product. That includes mining the material, processing…
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New kid in town Aquion Energy has recently released a new member of their saltwater deep cycle battery family. It is the Aspen 24S-83, a 24V 83 amp hour (Ah) battery for smaller 24 volt (V)…
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A common question we hear all of the time is, “How much is solar?” Or more specifically, “How much will it cost for me to install a grid-tie solar system on my house?” Without knowing specifics, this is a very difficult…
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Installing Solar Inside We’re often asked if you can do a DIY install of solar panels inside some bright, sunny windows. We’re here to show what kind of results you’d get if you attempted this type of install. Is it doable? What conditions need to…
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We’re here to demonstrate how to ensure your DIY solar system is properly charging the battery through the solar charge controller. We’ll be using a 12V solar system with a 12V solar panel, a PWM charge controller, and a 12V battery. Using a multimeter…
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We’re here with an exciting deep cycle battery technology – the Aquion Energy saltwater batteries. Yes, you heard right, saltwater instead of lead acid. Aquion Energy saltwater batteries are safe, non-toxic, and long lasting. how batteries work A battery is made up…
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Our Solar Queen is just out here hunting Pokémon! She has been out here for a long time but, she doesn’t have to worry about her phone dying, because she had a little DIY solar fun and put together a…
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“I bought a 20 or 24V solar panel and want to use it to charge my 12V battery. What do I need to do?” A question that we get all the time! The answer is… You need an MPPT charge controller to…
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Here’s a myth: Solar panels will provide me with backup power when the grid goes out. The answer is actually “it depends.” Depending on what type of solar inverter you install, you may or may not have some power available when the grid goes…
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basics of solar water pumping Surface pumps are a key component in solar water systems. They are simple and reliable pumps to move water to and from your holding tank to your home. These can also be used to boost…
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