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 …
Using Drones to Create 3D Solar Panel Layouts
We’re leading the way in the industry with our use of drones in solar contracting and with 3D computer modeling. While our competitors are stuck in the dark ages of creating a chicken scratch drawing of solar panels layouts or flat aerial images at best, we are utilizing sophisticated tools to create rich sales presentations, construction drawings, and marketing collateral. …
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 …
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:
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 …
The Perfect Roof for Solar Panels | Chasing a Dream
In the solar pool heating industry we all dream of that perfect roof — the one that has ideal pitch and orientation, no shading, no obstructions, and plenty of space to meet the heating requirements of the pool. It also helps if the pool equipment is ideally located for plumbing requirements. Sadly, very few roofs are perfect, and many are …
Spas, Fountains, Waterfalls, and Features Cool Swimming Pools!
I always liked to sit in the back row of Mr. Johnson’s high school physics class with my classmate Tomas where we would goof off and get into random mischief, sometimes involving a Bunsen burner. When it came to test time, we would usually turn in our tests first and score 110% with the bonus questions. We were met with …