
Why We Don’t Recommend Ground-Mounted Solar Arrays in Southwest Florida
(And Why Roof-Mounted Systems Are the Better Choice) Homeowners often ask us whether it makes sense to install solar panels on the ground instead of the roof. While it may
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Florida Solar Design Group stands out as the premier solar panel contractor and installer in Southwest Florida, prioritizing education and consultation for solar electricity, solar pool heating, battery backup, and off-grid solar solutions.
NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional (PVIP)
Top Solar Electricity & Solar Pool Heating Dealer
Jason Szumlanski, the only NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional (PVIP) in Southwest Florida, epitomizes industry standards with his deep knowledge, lengthy experience, and business integrity.
Dominick’s extensive solar consulting experience ensures precise product selection for our customers’ energy needs, with a focus on finding the right solution for the client’s specific situation.
Solar panels can power your entire home or reduce your electricity bill by offsetting utility usage, saving you money year-round with or without battery backup.
Grid-interactive solar needs battery backup during low solar output. Compatible batteries offer uninterrupted power solutions.
Solar panels and a heat pump can efficiently heat a pool, saving money and reducing carbon footprint.
Solar panels warm your pool economically all year, providing comfortable water temperature as it passes through, without added costs.
(And Why Roof-Mounted Systems Are the Better Choice) Homeowners often ask us whether it makes sense to install solar panels on the ground instead of the roof. While it may
If you already have solar panels on your home but didn’t get batteries installed the first time around, you might be wondering: Can I still add battery backup? The answer
Leasing solar panels is the worst way to go solar, and one of the largest solar panel leasing companies in Florida has some egregious terms that will come back to
FPL’s New Rate Hike: How to Protect Yourself with Solar Florida Power & Light (FPL) has officially filed for a new four-year rate plan, and if approved, it will mean
In an industry facing serious bankruptcies by major players, SolarEdge seems to be doing everything to make itself the next victim. Effective immediately, we will no longer be servicing SolarEdge
The Tesla Powerwall 3 is marketed as a whole-home backup battery, but can a single unit truly power your entire house? In Southwest Florida, where air conditioning is essential, the
Recently, the solar energy world received the news that FAFCO, Inc., a pioneering name in solar pool heating, has closed its doors. For us, this marks the end of an
Life on the stunning barrier islands of Southwest Florida—Keewaydin Island, Cayo Costa, and North Captiva—offers unmatched beauty, serenity, and isolation. However, this unique lifestyle comes with its own set of
Many homeowners installing solar energy systems with battery backup assume they’ll get “clean inverter power” at all times. This belief stems from the idea that, because inverters produce clean, stable
Solving the Mystery of a Powerless Enphase IQ Gateway Recently, I was called out to a service call for a customer who reported that their Enphase IQ Gateway had lost
Highly recommend this company! We have been working with Dominick and Jason for a while now when they installed our solar years ago. They made the whole process seamless,... ... explained everything in detail to us. Since then they have been servicing our solar and are always so wonderful to work with. Responsive, quick, and always a pleasure to work with. Recently we had Manny come out to do a technical repair and he was just as great to work with.
This company is the best....I sent a message thru their website on a Saturday because I needed a new valve actuator installed. Jason called me back within 15 minutes (never... ... expected that) and told me he was in my area and could be here in 10 minutes. He came and installed the valve and my solar is up and running. That was the greatest thing that happened to me since the hurricane. Incredible customer service.
FSDG went above and beyond the call of duty to diagnose and correct major safety problems that were caused by our original installer. (they not only incorrectly installed but... ... then they refused to fix safety issues since they said "it passed inspection"). WE ARE SO THANKFUL FOR FSDG. THEY MAY HAVE SAVED OUR LIVES!
We were so lucky to find Florida Solar Design Group. They are professional, courteous and clean up all the mess ( not that they made a mess). After the initial... ... installation, it wasn’t “take the money and run”. I, of course, had more questions and the owner came to my home to go over all of it again. That’s a plus in my book. I highly recommend this company 100%
From the start FDG was a company I knew I wanted to work with. Even with a delay on my part because of the hurricane the job went smoothly from... ... start to finish. I can't say enough good things about Jason and his crew.
Florida Solar Design Group provided excellent service throughout our installation. During the design phase, they addressed all of our questions and provided multiple customized options so that we could choose... ... the system that works best for us. They made the permitting, HOA approval, and FPL net metering processes as easy as possible. Installation went very smoothly, and the end products looks great and is producing the expected output. FSDG communicated with us throughout the process and met or exceeded all of their commitments. I am completely satisfied with FSDG’s work and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a solar installation.
Great system, and great people who continue to respond in a timely manner to all questions.
We recently moved into our forever home In Babcock Ranch and hired Florida Solar to design and install a solar system four our new home. Florida Solar took care... ... of the permitting including dealing with our fussy HOA's and scheduled the installation. Their communication was excellent. The installation took less than a day and by the time the crew left we were producing electricity. Now that we are hooked up to the grid we have been producing a little more power than we are using and that is running to AC's. I am very pleased with our solar panels through Florida Solar Design Group and would definitely recommend them to anyone considering going solar.
Florida Solar Design Group was selected as the installer for the SWFL solar co-op. They had a great package. They weren't pushy at all. Answered all my questions.... ... When I finally decided to move forward, installation was quick and easy. They handled everything!
The Florida Solar Design Group installed our rooftop solar system to power our new headquarters building. Their staff were very helpful, courteous, and professional. They handled our project from start... ... to finish and we could not be happier with the install. I highly recommend the Florida Solar Design Group. - James
There is a reason FSDG has 200+ 5-star reviews. Whenever I make a significant investment, I like to first do my due diligence, especially when I have no knowledge... ... of the product. That generally means internet research with multiple bids and discussions, etc. I first contacted FSDG based on all the overwhelming positive reviews. Dominic returned my call promptly and we met a few days later. He is so enthusiastic about solar energy that it is infectious. He and his business partner (Jason) have been in the business the better part of 20 years and they are intimately familiar with all aspects of solar energy from the makeup of the panels (silicon), to their efficiency (generally able to process 20% of solar energy into usable energy), and where they are produced (Texas). I learned about alternating and direct currents and about micro-inverters. I had already made the decision, but the team of Dominick and Jason made that so much easier. They took care of everything from the permits, to the install, to the follow up with FPL to get me “on-line”. And, by the way, their bid was significantly more competitive than other bids we received. I still enjoy looking at my energy production app on a daily basis to watch my ROI in real time. Thank you Dominic, Jason, and Florida Solar Design Group for bringing me into the 21st century!
I spent considerable time researching and designing my ideal solar + battery system and then reached out to 7 local solar installers. It turned out that 5 of them did... ... not have the expertise required to do what I wanted. The remaining 2 both seemed professional enough and gave me similar quotes, but it was Jason who really proved that Florida Solar Design Group was the right choice for me. There was no pressure and it was clear that he was extremely familiar with the specific hardware I wanted to use. He was also very patient and willing to educate me about how to operate everything. It has been about a week since everything has been completed and I couldn't be happier. I can power my entire 2500sqft house from battery for many hours during the night and then recharge using solar during the day.
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