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Alan Braatvedt- President
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Alan has been working in the creative field of engineering for 32 years and has seen many innovative ideas tried and tested. He is really excited about the way that renewable energy is getting the attention that it deserves and that he is able to use his training and experience to get things done in the most effective way possible!
Alan has always been interested in renewable energy and all of the benefits that result from it, but was always frustrated about the long pay-back period. But when the California rebate program started, it all began to make a whole lot more sense and decided to get involved.
Now that the Federal tax credit is available, he can’t stop telling everyone that this is the very best investment that you can make. Alan firmly believes in PV solar power generation and is pleased to be part of this whole new movement.
“There is simply no other investment as secure as Solar is on your roof. It provides a return that is guaranteed to increase, along with the satisfaction that you are making a positive and lasting impact on those around you!”
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David Bell- photovoltaic systems designer and consultant |
David grew up fascinated with the sciences as a kid. He remembers his first experience in solar power at around 7 years old when he started building solar powered model cars. While in college he studied a multitude of subjects, originally focusing on Engineering, then later got absorbed in the field of Economics.
Among other topics, he took special interest in Environmental Economics. Subjects like “grid parity,” “spill-over effects” and a host of other Economic principles provided the perfect background to start understanding the solar power industry. He met Alan in 2006, and soon struck up a working relationship, helping him and his colleagues form Sunbeam Technologies.
David brings to Sunbeam his experience in the fields of Engineering, Aerospace, and Construction. When not meeting with clients, performing site analysis’ and burning the midnight oil in the local coffee shops from Palos Verdes to Manhattan Beach, expect to see David in his Sunbeam T-shirt jogging, surfing, or biking on that very stretch of Coast he is proud to call home!
David holds a bachelors degree in Economics, a partial degree in Civil Engineering, and a design certificate from SMA, Sunny Design Academy.
“I absolutely love the opportunity to be at the forefront of this growth industry, helping people do something good for themselves and the environment.”
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Derry Mac Mahon LEED AP - Partner |
Derry brings 27 years of professional engineering and construction management experience to the solar installation business. After many years of producing award winning multi million dollar construction projects in both the public and private sectors, Derry is now dedicating himself to the solar industry.
It is difficult not to be excited about this relatively new industry. Rarely do you find a product that is a total win-win situation for the customer, the community *and* the
environment. I believe solar power is that product. I believe in providing our clients with exceptional service, quality workmanship, and long lasting sustainable products that are truly a value for the money.
We are proud of Sunbeam Technologies, as it is the vehicle that allows us to bring these benefits to a multitude of homeowners and businesses in Southern California.
"I cannot think of any disadvantage in installing solar power. Just consider the advantages of becoming energy independent, and the benefits of producing clean power along with a dependable high rate of return on your investment. The installation of solar power is a lot more affordable than you may realize, give us a call to find out more."
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