With all of the recent hype about battery based electric cars and home battery systems coming out from Tesla and other manufacturers, it’s no wonder we get lots of battery backup inquiries. But home batteries don’t pay – at least not in Florida, not now. It reminds me of the hilarious SNL skit about the new Mercedes AA Class – …
Why “Oversize” A Variable Speed Pool Pump
We have heard it over and over again. A client tells us that their pool builder or service company said a 3 horsepower Pentair Intelliflo pump is too big for their pool. It’s oversized. It’s overkill. It will destroy their pool plumbing. It will drain the oceans dry, trap baby seals, and eat all of the lobster in the sea. …
How Much Energy Do I Lose If Solar Panels Are Not South?
There are many factors that go into solar panel energy production. The orientation, meaning the compass direction toward which they tilt, is one of the important factors. But you might be surprised at how little impact it really has. Here in Southwest Florida, we are pretty far south, so at mid-day on the longest day of the year, the sun …
FSDG Earns Best of HomeAdvisor Honor
Florida Solar Design Group has earned the Best of HomeAdvisor award for 2017. This shows our commitment to satisfied customers and a solid track record with the nation’s premier contractor referral service. If you haven’t heard of HomeAdvisor, you probably don’t watch television or listen to the radio. They promote their service heavily to consumers looking for construction services of all …
Solar Sales Consultations are Enlightening
Our clients consistently comment that they learned so much after having us in their home for a sales consultation on solar panels. When we hear that, we know we’ve done our jobs. Sometimes they say that after making a decision that solar isn’t right for them, and that’s okay. Other times, they have shifted gears completely after learning a key …
New Aerial Solar Site Analysis Tool
Florida Solar Design Group has acquired new tools to process solar site analyses. This exciting technology provides three-dimensional site maps from unmanned aerial systems (UAS). We can now process huge amounts of data with amazing precision. This provides shading analysis, visualization, layout assistance, and crew mobilization advantages. As the only solar contractor in Southwest Florida who is also a FAA licensed …
Finance Your Solar Pool Heater
Solar Loans and Deferred Payments For Every Budget We are pleased to announce a new financing option for our valued solar pool heating clients. Through a manufacturer relationship we can now offer low payments on solar pool heaters starting at just $50 per month. Enjoy Your Pool Without The Up-Front Cost! Pay Less Than a Traditional Heater For less then the …
Solar Pool Heating Videos
In case you didn’t know, we have an extensive video library showing solar pool heating installations. The YouTube playlist below contains aerial drone videos, how-to videos, and promotional spots. We are proud to show off our work, and our video footage is the best way to show you what to expect from your solar pool heater installation! Note that …
Do Solar Pool Heating Panels Melt or Burn
the We have heard just about every question about solar pool heating panels. But we never gave much thought to what happens to them in a fire. We just assumed that in a serious house fire or if exposed to flame that the panels would simply melt. We did some research and found that polyethylene, which is in the polyolefin …
Solar Panels for Swimming Pool in Naples, FL
These solar panels for a swimming pool in Naples, FL were installed by Florida Solar Design Group recently. This “banked” system was sized for a large pool with lots of water features, needing maximum heating performance. Naples has one of the highest densities of swimming pools in Florida. Despite the southern Florida location, most homeowners find that they need to …