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 […]
Solar Panel Door Hangers – The New Shady Sales Tactic
Solar panel “door knockers” are the worst. Well, they were the worst – until now. We have a new loser
Failed Florida Solar Companies: How to Get Help After Your Solar Contractor Goes Out of Business
Leaving Customers Abandoned The Florida solar energy market has become a wasteland of failed solar contractors, leaving countless customers with
Home Batteries By Recognizable Brands
Why Big Names in the Home Battery Game Might Leave You Hanging Lately, there’s been a rush of big companies
PSA: Hot Water Recirculation Costs Dearly
Hi all, this is just a public service announcement! We have a prospective client who shared an interesting finding today.
Battery Backup When There Isn’t Enough Room For Solar Panels
Battery Backup When There Isn’t Enough Room For Solar Panels In many homes, installing a full solar panel system can
Solar With Batteries vs. UPS Systems | A Better Solution
In today’s digital age, businesses rely heavily on uninterrupted power to keep their IT infrastructure running smoothly. Traditionally, this has
Solar With Battery Backup: Hurricane Helene
Our hearts go out to the people near Perry, FL and Cedar Key where Hurricane Helene landed as a Category
Tesla Powerwall 3 vs. Enphase Batteries: Space-Saving 40 kWh Comparison
Comparing The Size of Tesla Powerwall 3 and Enphase Systems for a 40 kWh Energy Storage Solution Tesla, Inc. moved
Is My Enphase Gateway Connected By WiFi or Cellular?
As a solar energy system owner, keeping track of your energy production and system performance is crucial. The Enphase Gateway,
Good News for SunPower Owners with Microinverters
If you are a former SunPower customer, you know by now that they declared bankruptcy, as we announced last month. Many
Tesla Powerwall 3 | A Great Battery Backup Option
As a solar contractor, I’m excited to offer the Tesla Powerwall 3 as part of our lineup for energy storage
Why You Shouldn’t Hire an Out-of-Town Solar Company
Choosing the right solar installer is one of the most important decisions you’ll make when going solar. While the promise
Solar Panels Aren’t Just For Rich People
Obviously, it would be nice to be able to stroke a check for the purchase of solar panels. And there
How Air Conditioning Temperature Setting Affects Electrical Usage
For those of you who didn’t see my article on my recent epic vacation, I had the very rare opportunity
Is Pentair IntelliConnect Compatible With Solar Pool Heating Systems?
The Pentair IntelliConnect pool automation system seeks to automate pools and put controls in your hands with a smartphone, all
SunPower Is Bankrupt – Another One Bites The Dust
About six months ago. ADT Solar exited the solar energy installation business, and now the former behemoth, SunPower, has declared
Analyzing Reports of Solar Energy Reduction and Net Energy Shortfalls
As summer kicks in, our phones ring with calls from clients worried about rising electric bills. Often, these concerns stem
Is Enphase Really Worth It?
If you’re in the market for a photovoltaic (PV) system, you’ve likely heard of Enphase. It’s a popular choice in
Solar Energy Advice from Henry David Thoreau
Tubing with my wife, niece, and nephew on the Battenkill River in Arlington, VT. Recently, I took a month-long vacation
Solar Leasing – A Bad Idea For Florida
Why Solar Leasing is a Bad Idea in Florida: Exploring Better Financing Options In recent years, solar energy has become
Determining Solar Battery Backup Capacity Using Statistical Data
When designing an off-grid solar energy system, one of the key considerations is determining the appropriate battery capacity. Battery storage
Enphase Batteries Completely Off-Grid With Solar Energy Systems
Previously, Enphase only allowed their battery systems to be operated in a grid-interactive manner, meaning that you had to have
Solar Home Battery Systems: More Than Just A Battery
When we think of home battery systems, we often picture simple energy storage devices. However, many of the latest “batteries”
Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024: A Unique Dip in Solar Production
Remember that solar eclipse back in April 2024? I have been waiting to share some data with you, but we
Off-Grid Solar Panels With Battery Backup
It’s no surprise that off-grid solar is pretty rare in Southwest Florida. Lee, Charlotte, and Collier Counties are densely populated
Battery Backup Systems Without Solar Panels
Are you tired of the noise and hassle of running a portable generator during power outages? As a Florida resident,
Microgrid Interconnect Devices in the National Electrical Code
The Microgrid Interconnect Device (MID) has had a significant impact on the National Electrical Code (NEC), particularly in the context
Pool Heat Pumps Use More Energy As Pool Temperature Rises
Some people think that swimming pool electric heat pumps use the same amount of power any time they are running.
Analyzing Performance of Solar Hybrid Electric Pool Heating
We have been tracking the performance of our Solar Hybrid Electric Pool Heating, and have been able to analyze several