Is the EG4 GridBoss Right for Your Off-Grid System?
Why Off-Grid Homes With Serious Power Needs Should Take a Hard Look at the EG4 GridBoss The EG4 GridBoss gets […]
Ice Storage Air Conditioning: Why Batteries Win for Homeowners
A YouTube video from a Florida maker called Hyperspace Pirate went viral last month. The concept: use solar panels to
Sol-Ark Inverter Settings Guide
We put together this handy guide for Sol-Ark inverter users to document and elaborate on what each setting means. Sometimes
Floatovoltaics: Bonita Springs Utilities Goes Solar on Water
Floating Solar Panels Are Coming to Southwest Florida Bonita Springs Utilities just approved a 1.5-megawatt floating solar array on a
Solar Lease vs. Buying in 2026: What the Sales Pitch Doesn’t Tell You
I’m Done Being Polite About Solar Leases If you’ve read this blog before, you know I call a spade a
Is Paying For A Microinverter Swap Under Warranty Worth It?
Your Microinverter Died. Now What? Enphase microinverters come with a 25-year warranty. That sounds reassuring until one of them actually
Midnite AIO Settings Guide
The Midnite AIO is a great inverter, but the installation and user guide is lacking clarity and detail. I created
Best Off-Grid All-In-One Solar Inverters for Florida Homes
Off-grid solar in Southwest Florida is not the same animal as a grid-tied system with a battery backup bolted on.
Solar Lease Scams Targeting Florida Seniors: A Consumer Protection Guide
I got a call this morning from a loyal customer who told me his 82-year-old friend had just signed a
Can I Move My Solar Panels To Another House?
Thinking About Moving Your Solar Panels to a New House? Read This First. I get this call a couple of
Solar Panel Removal and Reinstallation Requires a Permit in Florida
I recently attended a FlaSEIA Beyond the Summit technical session in Fort Myers focused entirely on solar panel removals and
SPAN Panel vs. More Battery: Which Upgrade Comes First?
The Sales Pitch Sounds Great. The Math Doesn’t. Smart panels are having a moment. If you have a battery backup
FPL’s Rates Are Below Average; Their Profits Are Not
Executive Summary: A March 2026 report from the Energy and Policy Institute found that Florida Power & Light earned the
NABCEP CE Conference 2026 Wrap Up
What a Week in Milwaukee Taught Me About the Solar Industry I just got back from four days at the
Is Rapid Shutdown a Failed Experiment? Why Solar’s Safety Mandate May Be Starting Fires
The Safety Device That May Be Starting Fires Rapid shutdown is one of those ideas that sounds bulletproof in a
EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra X: Not Suitable For Rooftop Solar
I visited a client’s home recently to evaluate her existing EcoFlow setup. She had purchased the system believing she could
Whole Home Battery Backup Is the New Standard
For years, the standard pitch for home battery storage went something like this: we’ll identify your most critical loads, rewire
NABCEP CE Conference 2026: Day 4 Recap
Eight Hours of NEC and the Nuggets That Matter Part of the NABCEP CE Conference 2026 Series. See the full
NABCEP CE Conference 2026: Day 3 Recap
A Live Rescue, Off-Grid Roots, and the Photogrammetry Reality Check Part of the NABCEP CE Conference 2026 Series. See the
NABCEP CE Conference 2026: Day 2 Recap – Code, Faults, and a Modular Debate
Part of the NABCEP CE Conference 2026 Series. See the full agenda and series overview here. Read the Day 1
NABCEP CE Conference 2026: Day 1 Recap
Part of the NABCEP CE Conference 2026 Series. See the full agenda and series overview here. Day one did not
Tips on Buying a House With Solar Panels
Most home buyers treat solar panels like a bonus appliance. They see the seller’s pitch, assume the system works, and
NABCEP CE Conference 2026: What I’ll Be Learning in Milwaukee This Week
I fly out tomorrow for Milwaukee. Four days at the NABCEP CE Conference, one of the most technically dense continuing
Smartflower – Is It Worth It?
I’ll be straight with you: I expected a gimmick. The SmartFlower is one of those products that gets passed around
Outback, Magnum, Schneider: The End of an Era in Off-Grid Solar
Your off-grid solar system is running fine. The inverter hums along, the batteries charge, the lights stay on. You haven’t
Why You Can’t Connect Rooftop Solar to a Portable Power Station in Florida
The marketing says otherwise. The box says otherwise. The slick app and the smart transfer switch and the YouTube influencer
Break Free From Solar Leasing Restrictions Against Battery Add-Ons
If you have a leased solar system with Enphase microinverters and you want to add battery backup, you have probably
AC Coupled Solar Systems: How a Microgrid Interconnect Device Ties Everything Together
https://floridasolardesigngroup.com/choosing-solar-panels-for-homeThe way solar systems are designed has changed more in the last five years than in the previous twenty. If
Why Battery Storage Is Becoming Standard Issue for Solar in Southwest Florida
Ten years ago, a battery was a niche add-on. Five years ago, it was an option worth discussing. Today, most
Is It Time to Upgrade Your Solar Pool Heater?
If you have a solar pool heater on your roof, I want you to think about how old it is.