20 Years of altE Store – Part VI
The History of altE U They say knowledge is power. Never were the two so analogous as when altE taught classes on the design and installation of alternative energy systems.
Solar Industry News
20 Years of altE Store – Part IV
Location, Location, Location In real estate they say the three main indicators for a desirable property are “location, location, location.” This held true for altE, and Sascha also found that location can make for a good story.
20 Years of altE Store – Part III
The Human Factor To mark altE’s twentieth anniversary this May, I sat down with founding CEO Sascha Deri to learn more about the company’s formative years. This is the second part of that interview. Approaching July 4th we reminisce about…
Read more
20 Years of altE Store – Part II
Startup Memories Last week I sat down with Sascha Deri, CEO of altE, to learn more about the company’s formative years. I asked if he started any companies before altE, and his answer surprised me.
20 Years of altE Store – Part I
From Antarctica to Zimbabwe (and most places in between) Join the altE Store team on a trip down memory lane, as we celebrate 20 years of Making Renewable Do-able!
Ask the altE Experts: What’s Next for Renewable Energy?
One question we often hear at altE is, “What’s next for renewable energy?” And while it’s impossible to predict the future, I thought it would be interesting to check in with my colleagues at altE for their thoughts on the…
Read more
Solar Power International 2017
Solar Power International 2017 SPI is the largest solar trade show on the planet. How did we start each day? Well, to our pleasant surprise, each day started out with a smile, as every morning (and throughout the days of the show)….
Read more
Join altE for 6th Annual Installer’s Conference, NEC Training and Beer: Feb 7-9, 2017
Installer and Dealer Solar Conference Plus NEC Training Our two day conference for Solar Installers plus a 3rd day (February 9th) of NEC training with solar electric code expert John Wiles is soon upon us. February 7th & 8th will…
Read more
Aquion Energy Releases 24V Salt Water Deep Cycle Battery
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)…
Read more
Solar Power Myth: Waiting for the Newest Solar Technology
Here’s a Myth: The next new solar technology will make your panels obsolete. The Internet is full of articles about the next big leap forward in solar technology. Nanotechnology, see-through solar panels, and SOLAR FREAKIN’ ROADWAYS all capture our imagination….
Read more