Videos

Educational videos from the altE staff on everything from what is a solar panels, how to troubleshoot a solar panel to how to size solar charge controllers and inverters.

String Inverters, DC Optimizers & Micro Inverters – What’s the Difference?

What’s the difference between several different types of grid-tie inverters, including a string inverter, string inverter with DC optimizers and micro inverters? Our Solar Queen explores each option. String Inverters With a string inverter, as its name suggests, you would wire…
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First Look: New Solar Power System from Midnite Solar

At last week’s Solar Power International 2016 show in Las Vegas, NV, altE CEO, Sascha Deri, visited with Roy Butler from Midnite Solar. Roy showcased Midnite Solar’s new groundbreaking solar power system – a module system with room for up…
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Monocrystalline vs. Polycrystalline Solar Panels

We are often asked what the difference is between monocrystalline and polycrystalline solar panels. Monocrystalline Solar Panels A couple of things stand out right away with their appearance. This is due to how solar cells are made. The monocrystalline solar panel is…
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