Ed Horne founded Edtek Inc. in 1991, and was inspired to create a company where the focus was to provide outstanding consulting and laboratory services, avoiding the one-size-fits-all method of working with clients, while demonstrating and adhering to highly ethical standards. Located in Kent, Washington, EDTEK began with the development of a solar concentrator photovoltaic and hot water co-generation system. In 1994, the founder of EDTEK, and two key research scientists, contracted with the United States Department of Energy for space applications of solar photovoltaic (PV) and thermophotovoltaic (TPV) power. We at EDTEK understand that one of the most valuable attributes we can offer our customers is to provide a flexible, creative, and personalized approach to every engagement. This has helped EDTEK build relationships with customers based on honesty, integrity and quality of service. Our customers to date have included commercial, state, and federal entities and encompass a wide variety of applications for solar technologies.

The mission of EDTEK is to (1), be a leader in research, development, and manufacture of energy conversion products and (2), pursue the development of a power generation product line that includes a modular, co-generative, alternative energy systems approach. We are currently focused on a patented photovoltaic (PV) generator that utilizes a revolutionary dish design and concentration system. A low-cost, high-performance solar concentrator that can easily be produced in large quantities, provides a common basis for each generator. In addition to these products, EDTEK also has laboratory processing and developmental shop expertise.  It is our goal to provide complete, strategic, and innovative energy technology solutions to meet the changing energy demands of private and public-sector organizations. We are inspired to be the best at everything we do and are proactive in developing more efficient and effective methodologies that bring unparalleled quality and value to our customers. Our values center around building long-term relationships with our customers and business partners, based on honesty, integrity, trust, and a quality of service and products.