Alternate Energy Technologies, LLC

AET Solar has been committed to the advancement of solar thermal technologies since 1975.  Having survived the solar thermal industry’s implosion of the early 1980’s through their international sales, AET Solar has positioned themselves as America’s largest solar thermal manufacturer.The main manufacturing focus lies in the state-of-the-art “flat plate” solar thermal collector. These collectors harness clean, efficient, renewable solar energy, to be used in domestic hot water and space heating applications.Collectors and components are spread among our national supply reach through eight distributors and 400 independent dealers.  In turn, this provides thousands of indirect jobs throughout the United States, and over 60 direct jobs at our NEW corporate headquarters. The new corporate headquarters is located in Green Cove Springs, FL. The number of potential jobs and due diligence to the ever growing economy will continue to grow at an increasing rate. As a true U.S. manufacturer, AET Solar strives to create ‘green’ jobs and reduce our dependency on fossil fuels.Over the years AET has continually improved their manufacturing techniques in order to provide the most efficient collector on the market. One of these advancements includes a solid state forge welding process which produces a molecular bond between the fin and tube. This highly efficient conductive bond is backed by a 30 year guarantee and is superior to any process used in the industry.Further advances in the manufacturing process include an automated brazing line. This state-of-the-art machine was added to the production line in order to increase the quality and consistency of absorber plates, as well as increase the speed of production; hence, an increase in supply. The brazing line utilizes brass flux which eliminates carbon dioxide emitted to the environment making this a green process. In addition, AET’s new manufacturing facility will include a zero waste treatment line which reuses waste water for cooling and removes nickel from the plating discharge in its entirety. This green process allows 90% of the newly cleaned water to be reused, eliminating waste.For Distributors and Dealers, complete system packages for both residential and commercial applications are available. A full service engineering team offers ROI, paybacks, system designs, and complete solar thermal solutions. As an industry leader, AET offers a complete licensing program that covers all aspects of the solar thermal business, from design and sizing to business development and sales. Direct Dealer support is offered through lead generation, provided through the EagleSun website. This website not only serves as a portal for potential customers, but also as an awareness and education tool for the general public.Through the distributors and dealers, AET Solar’s products have provided for over 100,000 residential installations as well as numerous commercial jobs ranging in scope from hotels, to military barracks, to other various manufacturing facilities. Please see our case studies for more information on these installations. AET has also teamed with Johnson Controls to provide solar thermal products as a preferred vendor on their Power Purchase Agreements across the nation.  In conclusion, AET can be your one stop shop for all your solar thermal needs.The amazing part is that, for all the quality and service, AET has maintained a very competitive price in the market place. Their position is the solar thermal industry needs to grow and that will only happen if the design and installation is appropriate, the project is cost effective and the installers are well trained.