Which Types of Alternative Energy are Right for You?
Selecting what types of alternative energy to power your home with is more about what's available and economic than about what you want.
Renewable Energy Buying Guides
Deciding Which Solar Electric System is Right for You
Interested in solar but need help deciding which kind of solar electric system is right for you? Start here for helpful info & resources.
Solar Electric Panel Technologies
Common solar electric panel technologies include single-crystal silicon (monocrystalline) and multi-crystal silicon (polycrystalline).
How to Buy Solar Panels
Learn how to buy solar panels by comparing the features and specs you care about with this solar panel buying guide
Inverter Basics
Learn the basics of inverters in solar and renewable energy systems with this overview (including some history) of inverter basics.
How to Select an Inverter for Your Needs
With all the types on the market (string, battery-based, hybrid, RV/marine), it can be hard to select the right inverter for your needs.
Inverter Waveforms
Inverter waveforms can be listed as sine wave, pure/modified sine wave, square wave...But what do these different inverter waveforms mean?
The Role of an Inverter in a Solar Electric System
The role of an inverter in a solar electric system is to convert the solar panels' DC electricity into 120/240V AC power for your home.
Deep Cycle Batteries Introduction
An introduction to deep cycle batteries: Types, how they're different from car batteries, and why they're used in renewable energy systems.
How to Store Solar Batteries
Learn how to store solar batteries safely in cold weather. Storing deep-cycle lithium, flooded lead acid, and sealed lead acid batteries is covered.
Increase Solar Charging with an MPPT Charge Controller
Learn how a Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) charge controller can increase your solar panels' battery charging power by 30% or more.
How Does a Solar Charge Controller Work?
A charge controller is a charge regulator to keep batteries from overcharging. Learn about how a solar charge controller works with altE.
How to Mount Solar Panels
Mounting solar panels comes with many considerations. Learn how to mount solar panels with the altE guide to solar panel mounting.
Selecting Your Solar Module Mounting Structure
Pros and cons of each type of PV mounting structure to help in selecting the best solar module mounting structure for your DIY system.
WEEB Equipment Grounding Strategy
Information on racking solar panels using Wiley Electronics' washer-based WEEB (Washer, Electrical Equipment Bond) grounding products.