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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With the recent string of cold and wintry weather, many people are thinking, “Oh great, more cold weather?! When is it going to be warm again?!” However, if you have an off grid system with batteries, you should be thinking,…
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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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I was fortunate enough to visit an island off the New England coast to help out with the commissioning of a terrific off-grid solar electric system. Appledore Island is home to the Shoals Marine Laboratory (SML), run together by Cornell…
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altE Store is excited to be a Workshop Presenting Sponsor and exhibitor at SolarFest 2014, July 18-20, in Tinmouth, VT. This event draws in those interested in solar and renewable energy technologies and sustainable living. SolarFest’s non-profit mission statement sums…
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Buyer’s Remorse. “Why, oh, why didn’t I buy a battery backup PV system?” Or, “I hate looking at my new PV system shut off when the grid’s down.” You may already have a fabulous grid-tied solar system installed on your…
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