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altE Pre-Wired System Schneider SW4024 Inverter with Midnite CL150 Charge Controller

$3,795.00

List price $5,675.00

Canadian Solar CS6U-330P 330 Watt Poly Solar Panel

$245.00

List price $375.00

Schneider Electric Conext XW+ 5548 Inverter/Charger

$2,900.00

List price $3,875.00

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altE’s Successful First Solar Conference in Puerto Rico Apr 10, 2018

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altE Opens Puerto Rican Warehouse

Solar company opens warehouse in Puerto Rico to reduce the headache and wait times to buy and install solar power systems during the continued electric grid crisis after Hurricane Maria.
altE Assists with Hurricane Relief Efforts in Puerto Rico

altE is proud to have donated solar power equipment to keep a health clinic operating in Puerto Rico.

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Grid-tied solar is designed to turn off when the grid goes out. We discuss options for adding battery backup to your existing grid-tie solar system. Two choices are AC and DC Coupling. We cover the equipment needed and the pros and cons of each option.

Adding batteries to grid tied solar

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Alt-E customer Kris Hansson is a do-it-yourself superstar! Read about his amazing project and how he works to incorporate Renewable Energy into his daily life with a wind turbine.

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