Solar Panels for Condo Pool Heating
You are a new condo board member, your condo association has a pool, that pool is required to be heated
How Much Does a Solar Pool Heater Cost?
If you are just starting to research how much a solar pool heater costs, and you are not ready to
Showing Solar Panels on Architectural Drawings
One of my favorite activities is taking existing architectural drawings for projects under development and rendering solar panels on the
Education
Comparing Solar Pool Heating Panels Types
Solar pool heating panels sold by professionals in Florida are not all the same. Panels fall into three basic categories:
Solar Pool Heating Panels on a Tile Roof – Design to Reality
We have a lot of tile roofs in Florida. Sometimes known as barrel tile, S-tile, Roman tile, Spanish tile, or
Education, Opinion
My Solar Electric System, One Year After Installation
I just got a $54 electric bill for my 3,000 square foot home. Pretty good, right? I’m walking the walk!
Opinion
Beware of Shady Solar Installers
It would be great to work in an industry that is self-policing and largely above any major ethical breaches. While
It Rains a Lot in Florida. What Does That Mean for Solar Energy?
One of my favorite Seinfeld clips is this one where Newman proclaims that he does not work in the rain.
Education
Electric Heat Pump Pool Heater vs. Gas Pool Heater
In my last article I discussed the pros and cons of an electric heat pump pool heater vs. a solar
Education
Electric Heat Pump Pool Heater vs. Solar Pool Heater
Should you buy an electric pool heater (heat pump) or a solar pool heater? Each has its pros and cons,
Not Enough Room For Solar Pool Heating! What Are My Options?
I was recently contacted by a friend from high school who is having a pool built at her Naples, FL
Solar Pool Heater Not Working? Clean Your Filter!
I always get that sinking feeling in my stomach when a client reports that their solar pool heater is not
From Solar Design to Solar Reality
It’s one thing to come up with a great solar design and rendering for presentation purposes, but watching it become
Can I Have Solar Pool Heating and Solar Electric (Photovoltaic) Panels on the Same Roof?
The easy answer is YES! You can put solar pool heating panels and solar electric panels on the same roof.
My Solar Heated Pool Feels Warmer in the Morning
When a solar pool heater owner says that their pool feels warmer in the morning, especially this time of year,
Decisions, Decisions; Where to Put Solar Pool Heating Panels
We are often faced with options when selecting a roof on which to place solar pool heating panels. Sometimes the
Solar Design: More Than a Pretty Picture
Renderings of solar panels on buildings are very helpful in visualizing the scale and look of a project. However, there
Interactive 3D Models of Solar Panel Designs
Sure, two dimensional representations of three dimensional models are pretty cool on paper or in PDF presentation format, but what
Rendering Scenes for 3D Computerized Solar Designs
I’m constantly working to improve the visual renderings of our 3D computerized solar designs. We have mastered the art of
News
Another Massive Fail for FPL as Rebate Application Computers Freeze
UPDATE: Our industry trade group, FlaSEIA, has set up a RATE PAYER FAIRNESS Hot Line. If you were negatively impacted
Should I Put Solar Panels on the Front of My House?
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. We’ve been taught that lesson all our lives. Maybe I’m biased, but
Urban Solar vs. Suburban Solar in Florida
I have been asked “why Southwest Florida.” The markets in Tampa, Orlando, and Miami are much larger urban centers with
Solar Design
Florida Solar Design Group is on Facebook
In case you didn’t know, Florida Solar Design Group is on Facebook. Like our page and get updates about recent
News, Opinion
Floridians for Solar Choice Sponsors Ballot Initiative
Floridians for Solar Choice is sponsoring a Constitutional Amendment that we support, and you should, too! The purpose of the