Solar installers and dealers were gathered at the largest event of its kind in the Northeast, February 24th though the 26th, at the 2015 altE Direct Installer and Dealer Conference. The 4th annual event, held at the Holiday Inn Boxborough,…
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With the recent string of cold and wintry weather, many people are thinking, “Oh great, more cold weather?! When is it going to be warm again?!” However, if you have an off grid system with batteries, you should be thinking,…
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Making your own cost-effective solar electricity is looking better all the time – especially here in New England! National Grid recently announced a 37% rate increase for their MA customers starting in November. Certainly, always the 1st step – even…
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I admit, I already run my home with the help of a nice 8.8kW grid tie solar electric system. But in the event the power goes out, so does my big, bad solar array. Having an all electric house makes…
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I was fortunate enough to visit an island off the New England coast to help out with the commissioning of a terrific off-grid solar electric system. Appledore Island is home to the Shoals Marine Laboratory (SML), run together by Cornell…
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Have you heard of this yet? Well if you haven’t, you’d better take note! The new code (NEC 690.12) is taking effect this year, and several states – including Massachusetts – are already starting to implement it.
altE Direct, the wholesale distribution division of altE Store, will be exhibiting at the PV America conference and expo June 23-25 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. This event is designed specifically for solar-focused companies and businesses that design…
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Since it’s beginning, in 1999, altE has placed great value on providing our customers, especially DIYers, with the educational tools they need to complete their renewable energy projects. On our website, we supply a myriad of ways to learn about…
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New, Central Location and Additional Vendors, Highlight Annual Solar Installer and Dealer Conference to be held February 11-12, 2014 in Boxborough, MA. Hudson, MA – January 16, 2014 – altE, the leading distributor of solar panels and solar power products…
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Congratulations to our three Sunlinq 12 Watt Folding Solar Panel Drawing winners who visited our booth at Mother Earth News Fair – Seven Springs, PA this fall!