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What makes up a silicon solar cell

How Do Solar Panels Work?

Did you know that the amount of sunlight that reaches the Earth in a single hour would be enough to power the entire world for a whole year if we harnessed it all? Solar electric technology is transforming the way…
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The Solar Lease vs. Buy Debate; A Question of Math

In an earlier blog, Financing Your Renewable Energy System, we made the statement, “The lure of no money down for leasing is tempting, but the economics show that owning your system offers much better payback over the life of the…
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First Steps to Go Solar: Find out if Solar is right for you

If you are thinking about going solar, but aren’t sure if it makes sense for you, here are a few questions to help you determine if solar is right for you.

What Are The Best Solar Panels?

  We often get the question from customers, “What are the best solar panels for my home?” It depends on what you mean by best. In our experience at altE, for some customers “best” means highest efficiency per square foot,…
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altE Direct Installer Conference 2015: 4th Year for Largest Installer Event in Northeast

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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Going Solar Doesn’t Have to Cost as Much as You Think

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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Sizing MPPT Charge Controllers and Temperature

Sizing MPPT Solar Charge Controllers and the Effects of Temperature When attempting to determine how many solar panels one can put on a string for a given MPPT charge controller, it is important to account for the temperature coefficient of…
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