Solar Quiz – Busting Solar Myths
Here’s a fun little quiz you can use to test your knowledge about solar energy. See how you do, and […]
Solar Energy Simulator
We built a quick and basic simulator to give you an estimate of how much energy will be produced be
Solar is Serious Business | Lighten Up!
We treat solar energy as serious business. But sometimes we just need to have some fun! We created this little
Do Solar Panels Emit Harmful EMF? Understanding the Facts
Questions about electromagnetic fields (EMF) sometimes come up when people are considering solar energy systems. It’s natural to want to
FPL’s Four-Year Rate Case Was Approved. Here’s What It Actually Means for Residential Customers (Southwest Florida)
Originally Published: August 8, 2025 | Updated: November 29, 2025 & January 12, 2026 | Original Source: Gulfshore Business (Aug
Utility Bill Visualizer
This is what we call the Cost of Doing Nothing calculator. If you decide not to install solar panels, your
Why Picking the “Best” Solar Panel Is More Subjective Than You Think
You’ve probably searched something like “best solar panels 2025” or read a bunch of Reddit threads or top-10 lists from
Electricity Usage in Florida Compared to Nevada
Why A Florida Home Uses More Electricity Than A Nevada Home Moving from Nevada to Florida and wondering about your
What Cold Beer Taught Me About Battery Backup | A Hurricane Ian Reflection Story
Cold Beer After the Storm: A Solar Battery System’s Silent Victory on Sanibel A week after Hurricane Ian made
Solving Solar Energy Problems Using AI
Yeah, I use AI. Yeah, I used AI to help write this article. But we’re not just spitting out AI-generated
Proprietary vs Hybrid 48V Solar Battery Backup Systems
When we’re asked which solar battery backup system is “best,” here’s the honest answer: it depends on what you value
The Coming Solar Shakeout: Why 2025 Buyers Should Choose Their Contractor Carefully
2025: The Last Bite at the Apple The year 2025 represents the final opportunity for homeowners to take advantage of
Independence Day? Solar Tax Credit Elimination and the Road Ahead
Today, on Independence Day, we celebrate the founding of a nation built on freedom, resilience, and opportunity. These principles have
Why Your Off-Grid Solar Panels Shouldn’t All Face South at the “Perfect” Angle
When most people think of designing a solar energy system, they imagine all the panels tilted at the perfect angle,
Why Your Enphase Gateway Is Offline – And What You Can Do
At Florida Solar Design Group, the #1 service call we get — by a wide margin — is this: “My
Why We Don’t Recommend the Enphase IQ PowerPack 1500
Lately, we’ve been getting a lot of questions about the Enphase IQ PowerPack 1500, a new portable battery Enphase is
Bidirectional EV Charging: A Smart Idea… Until You Lease the Car
The Newest Battery Backup Scheme Could Have a Major Flaw Bidirectional EV charging is being hyped as the next great
A No-Nonsense Guide to Understanding Your Solar Battery Options in 2025
Not long ago, choosing a battery backup system for solar was a relatively straightforward decision. If you wanted batteries, you’d
Is the Federal Solar Tax Credit in Danger? Why Homeowners Should Act Now
If you’ve been sitting on the fence about going solar, you may not have much time left to enjoy one
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
Adding Tesla Powerwall 3 to an Existing Solar System – Yes, You Can!
If you already have solar panels on your home but didn’t get batteries installed the first time around, you might
Solar Leases: Bad For Consumers
Leasing solar panels is the worst way to go solar, and one of the largest solar panel leasing companies in
FPL’s Proposed Rate Increases: A Call to Embrace Solar Energy
FPL’s New Rate Hike: How to Protect Yourself with Solar Florida Power & Light (FPL) has officially filed for a
SolarEdge is Done
In an industry facing serious bankruptcies by major players, SolarEdge seems to be doing everything to make itself the next
Can a Single Tesla Powerwall 3 Provide Whole Home Backup?
The Tesla Powerwall 3 is marketed as a whole-home backup battery, but can a single unit truly power your entire
4-in-1 Microinverters: A Compromise That Compromises Everything
The Sales Pitch That Should Make You Suspicious At a recent solar trade show, a Hoymiles rep made a pitch
Farewell to FAFCO
Recently, the solar energy world received the news that FAFCO, Inc., a pioneering name in solar pool heating, has closed
Off-Grid Solar Energy Solutions for Southwest Florida’s Barrier Islands
Life on the stunning barrier islands of Southwest Florida—Keewaydin Island, Cayo Costa, and North Captiva—offers unmatched beauty, serenity, and isolation.
Clean Power Myth: Understanding How Your Solar Backup System Really Works
Many homeowners installing solar energy systems with battery backup assume they’ll get “clean inverter power” at all times. This belief
Enphase IQ Combiner Has No Power – A Service Call for a Blown Fuse
Solving the Mystery of a Powerless Enphase IQ Gateway Recently, I was called out to a service call for a