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…
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Six months later in Puerto Rico It has been 6 long, hot months since Hurricane Maria decimated the island of Puerto Rico, and other islands in the Caribbean. While some progress has been made, a tremendous amount of work remains….
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How do you solve a problem like Maria? Wednesday, September 20, 2017 was a day that changed Puerto Rico forever. Hurricane Maria tore across the island, destroying almost everything in her path. Puerto Rico’s infrastructure was damaged beyond recognition. Homes, roads,…
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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)….
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So, you just got a solar panel that has no polarity labels. How can you figure out the proper polarity, which terminal or wire is plus and which is minus? Here’s a couple of easy tips than can even be done…
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What does it cost to go solar? We get asked this question every day. And the answer? Well, it depends. “Going solar” means different things to different people. Some peoples’ definition costs a lot more than others’. It’s more than…
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Tiny is Huge! Tiny Houses are a big success these days. Cutting back your possessions to the bare minimum and fitting your new life into a tiny house has become a dream for many. With tiny houses generally comes tiny electric…
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Words Matter When discussing electricity, in this case solar panels and energy, it is important to use the right terminology to make sure everyone understands what you are talking about. Two of the most commonly confused terms are watts and…
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SimpliPhi Lithium Batteries from altE The altE Store is excited to add Lithium Ferro Phosphate (LFP) Smart-Tech batteries from SimpliPhi Power to our deep cycle battery offerings. We now have a full range of 12V, 24V, and 48V lithium batteries…
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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…
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