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Solar energy

Solar Solutions

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Why Solar in Alaska?

Did you know that solar panels operate more efficiently in cold temperatures and can produce energy even in variable sunlight conditions?

FAQ

Have questions about solar in Alaska?
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Remote Power Solutions

Power solutions for remote & rural Alaska

In many parts of Alaska, solar is part of a broader system that includes storage, backup generation, and load management.


Renewable Solutions (RES) designs integrated energy systems for remote homes, villages, and infrastructure—built to operate reliably in extreme and variable conditions.

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Off-Grid Solar

Off-grid solar systems offer full control over your energy supply, operating independently of the utility grid to generate and store energy on-site.

  • Designed for complete energy independence
  • Pair with battery storage and/or generators
  • Customized based on energy load, seasonal conditions, and site constraints
  • Suitable for remote and community applications
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Grid-Tie Solar

Grid-tie solar systems are connected to your local utility, allowing your property to use solar energy first and draw power from the grid when needed.

  • Uses solar energy to offset grid usage
  • Can send excess energy back into utility system
  • Typically does not require batteries
  • Works best with reliable grid access
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Commercial

Solar for businesses & organizations

For commercial and institutional clients, solar functions as long-term infrastructure—supporting predictable energy costs, operational resilience, and sustainability goals.

 
RES designs commercial-scale systems tailored to your facility, usage profile, and financial objectives.
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Testimonials

“Great people and great place to do business!”

– Richard de Leon

“I had my solar panels installed five years ago and there was a little bit of an issue with the electrical pipes moving around three days later they were out there and spent half a day upgrading and redoing the entire thing, I would give them an A+ for Service!”

– Todd Marcus

“Very knowledgeable and answered all my questions. Easy to work with, good communication. Installation was quick, not invasive and they walked me through it thoroughly.”

– Jamie Fredrickson

“Karl was a great help. He knows his stuff.”

– EH

“Replaced my Gateway in a timely and efficient manner.”

– Steve Lambert

“I called RES over Christmas break. I was at a remote/off grid cabin and my generator failed with temps reaching -32F. The Solar system I purchased from RES was working perfectly. But my back-up generator was not powering the cabin. I called KEVIN at RES. He spent nearly 40 minutes on the phone with me troubleshooting my issues. Kevin was patient and knowledgeable and got my system up and running. Customer service like this is hard to find! I will not buy any solar anywhere other than from RES. Kevin has my repeat business.”

– Glenn Nelson

“We purchased a solar system for our remote cabin. The sales process was educational, and fun. We got a system to meet our specific needs. I took the equipment home and set it up in my garage before taking it to our cabin, because I wanted to make sure i understood the system and set up process before getting far away and by myself. Karl provided me with friendly valuable tech support, and made sure I understood what I was doing. We purchased a high quality system, with local high quality support. Great value. I enthusiastically give a 5 stat rating.”

– Steve Conway

“RES provided excellent warranty work, and fixed our generator set up here on the Kenai Peninsula. These guys have a great team, including Kevin, Karl, and Scott. We invested a lot of money in our system, and it’s good to know we have great customer support behind it.”

– Allan B

“All the staff at RES Anchorage have been extremely helpful over several years of purchasing gear and hiring them for rural call-out jobs. They helped us select the correct equipment for our system and provided lots of tech support through the DIY jobs. Karl was even willing to help after business hours while I was troubleshooting in the dark. I feel like they genuinely want your off grid power system to work well, not just sell you the most expensive equipment. Thanks RES.”

– Jonathan Waitsfeld

“I had bought a used solar off grid system from a neighbor but it wasn’t complete. I informed them what I had and they told me what I would need to make it work and gave me more than one option. I was only sold what I needed and the price was right. It didn’t end there. Once I had everything hooked up, they helped me fine tune the system for the best performance. Any issues I had were resolved very quickly. I’m a very happy customer who will continue to do business with RES for many years to come. Thank you!”

– Robert Stockdale

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Get a custom energy system designed for your needs

Every solar project starts with understanding your property, energy use, and long-term goals.

RES will help you explore your options and design a reliable solar energy system tailored to your needs. We even provide custom training and educational classes.

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Solar FAQ

    • Yes. RES works with RV and mobile power applications. System design can account for available installation space, expected loads, battery capacity and available charging sources.

    • Solar can be part of an Alaska off-grid energy system, but system design needs to account for location, seasonal solar availability, electrical loads and the other energy sources available at the site. Battery storage and generator backup may also be incorporated depending on the application.

    • Solar reduces operating costs and protects against rising energy prices.

    • Yes, RES designs and installs solar systems for businesses and commercial properties.

    • Yes, solar can generate and store energy for marine use.

    • Yes, RES installs solar solutions for RVs and mobile applications.

    • Yes, RES offers pre-built solar kits that are modular and expandable.

    • Yes, properly sized systems can support full-time residential energy needs.

    • Off-grid solar is ideal for cabins, remote homes, RVs, boats, and areas without utility access.

    • An off-grid system operates independently using solar panels, batteries, and supporting equipment.