We are the local leader in solar energy systems installed with Enphase microinverters. You can add battery backup to your grid-interactive solar panel system to provide seamless power to your home. We can provide solutions that backup only critical loads or your whole home including air conditioning! Watch our promotional video below to see the components of an Enphase Encharge …
Ground Mounted Solar Panels
People ask us sometimes if we do ground-mounted solar panels. Solar photovoltaic systems can be mounted on traditional solar rails with engineered racking systems. And, YES, we install solar panels on ground racks. But NO, we do not recommend them in Southwest Florida. Why You Should, Or Shouldn’t, Consider a Ground Mount It might seem like a great idea at …
How Much Space do Enphase Encharge Batteries Require?
Solar energy with battery backup is increasing in popularity as technology evolves and systems become less expensive and more consumer-friendly. Enphase’s Encharge batteries, part of the Enphase Ensemble system, are a go-to option for consumers who have or are considering Enphase microinverters. The undisputed leader in microinverter technology for solar photovoltaic systems, Enphase dominates the local market. One of the …
Commercial Solar Panels (Solar Electric) in Southwest Florida
If you’re wondering why it’s been a while since our last post, we’ve been insanely busy. We were fortunate enough to earn the business of some commercial customers and have been engaged in adding solar panels to some businesses and non-profits. These organizations are all committed to sustainability and the for-profit businesses realize the return on investment potential for solar …
Installing Solar Panels On Tile Roofs (Solar Photovoltaic)
You spent a lot of money on your tile roof. And now you want solar panels. Obviously, you want to make sure that your new roof will not leak. The process for installing solar panels on your tile roof sounds scary until you understand some of the realities of how your roof is installed and how far solar mounting products …
Naples, FL Home Get REC Alpha Solar Panels
We recently finished a solar panel installation in Naples, FL using all-black REC Alpha 360W Solar Panels. These are really sleek looking and have great performance and warranty as well. At 360W each, these panels are highly efficient for a 60-cell sized panel. Usually, you need to go to a larger 72-cell panel to get that kind of performance. But …
Installing Solar Photovoltaic Panels on New Tile Roofs
If you are building a new home or installing a new tile roof, in our opinion there is only one preferred method in Florida. It requires coordination of your solar contractor with the roofer. And it uses the Quick Mount PV QBase Universal Tile Mount. The first step is the install a base flashing on the new underlayment. The base …
Home Solar Panel Photovoltaic System in Fort Myers
Fort Myers is obviously a GREAT place for solar photovoltaic panels. Also known as solar electricity, these systems are primarily designed to offset your electricity bill. These are usually not backup systems for utility outages. That is a common misconception among consumers. A system like the one pictured below, with 27 solar modules, each rated at 370 watts, will offset …
Babcock Ranch is Heating Up With Solar
Babcock Ranch is known as the first Solar City for its centralized solar electricity energy source. But did you know that it’s shaping up to be a hotbed for solar pool heating, too? Solar pool heating is over 5 times more efficient than solar electricity at converting the sun’s energy to usable energy. While about 20% of solar energy can …
Solar Panels on Stone Coated Metal Tile Roofs
Stone coated metal roofs are becoming more and more popular in Florida. They are universally praised as being beautiful, durable, and highly wind resistant. With very long warranties and concerns about hurricane resistance, it is reasonable to expect these roofs to be purchased by more and more homeowners. Installing solar panels on these roofs presents challenges. The only good way to …
Solar Panel Design to Reality – Visualize Projects in 3D
When designing solar panel layouts, we do everything in three dimensions. This helps us and clients visualize the final product much better. It also improves accuracy. This video demonstrates a real project that we laid out in 3D and turned it into a reality at a home in Southwest Florida. We did a “fly-over” animation using our 3D computer model …
Aerial Video of Alva, FL Home Solar Electricity System
Check out this aerial video of a stunning Alva, FL property where we installed solar panels to provide electricity for the home. The system is expected to offset all of the home’s modest electricity use. With 18 solar panels rated at 365 watts each, this 6.57kW system is expected to produce over 10 megawatt-hours of electricity per year. It is …
Stunning Views of Sanibel Photovoltaic System
Check out the stunning views of this home with solar panels on Sanibel Island.
Cape Coral Photovoltaic System Aerial Video
This 15kW solar electricity system was installed in Cape Coral under close management by Florida Solar Design Group. We are thrilled to have been a part of offsetting 100% of the owner’s annual utility electricity use. The system is comprised of:
Fort Myers’ First All-Solar Community – Mirada by Lennar Homes
Mirada is the first all-solar community in Fort Myers. Lennar Homes‘ community is actually the first community in all of Southwest Florida where every home is getting solar panels installed at the time of new home construction. And it’s looking great! Lennar Homes Monte Carlo model at Mirada has Solar Panels Pre-Installed Lennar Homes Monte Carlo model at Mirada has Solar …
Progress at Mirada – Southwest Florida’s First All Solar Community
With our partners at Urban Solar, we have completed over two dozen homes at Mirada, Lennar Homes’ community where 100% of the homes will get solar power. Slated for over 100 homes, Mirada is Southwest Florida’s first community where every home will be powered by a photovoltaic system. The homes are built to be energy efficient in the first place. …
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 …
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 …
Naples Home in Raffia Preserve Gets Solar Heated Pool
So many new neighborhoods are popping up as new home construction starts increase in Southwest Florida. One of the top new neighborhoods in Naples is Raffia Preserve, just off Collier Blvd. This community built by Pulte Homes is home to many pool homes. Many of those homeowners are opting for solar pool heating. Not surprisingly, we have been very busy installing …
Cape Coral’s Largest Solar Pool Heating System
Florida Solar Design Group has completed Cape Coral’s largest single-family residential solar pool heating system. This 768 square foot solar pool heater has sixteen solar panels, each 4 feet by 12 feet. Aerial Video of Cape Coral’s Largest Solar Pool Heating System Solar Pool Heaters Dominate Cape Coral Pool Heating Scene Installed in the Southwest Cape on a new home …