Weathering the storm: Important information about solar PV and battery systems
What does an approaching storm mean in terms of your solar PV and battery backup systems?
Brilliant Harvest partners with Roofing by Curry to install Tesla Solar Roofs
We are thrilled to announce that, since mid-2022, Brilliant Harvest has been collaborating with Roofing by Curry on the installation of Tesla Solar Tile Roofs in our region. Since our partnership began, our companies have completed nine projects – including 36 Powerwalls – totaling 231kW. These projects have taken place primarily in Sarasota-Manatee but with…
Could your solar energy system cause you to lose your home insurance?
Recent news reports are surfacing, telling the story of homeowners with solar energy systems whose insurance policies are being jacked up – or canceled.
Hurricane season and your solar energy system
(This is an updated version of our blog from last year.) Residents on Florida’s central west coast were hit hard last year when Hurricane Ian, a Category 4 storm, roared through. The hurricane was the costliest disaster of 2022 in the U.S., killing approximately 150, racking up $113 billion in damages, and knocking out power…
Shortage of skilled labor hitting solar industry hard
In recent years, we have noticed – and are certainly feeling here locally – a severe shortage of workers. At Brilliant Harvest, we have a fantastic core team but it has become very difficult to find enough installers to satisfy the demand for solar projects in the region. The current shortage of skilled labor is…
Why you should hire a local solar installer
Every week, we get calls from people who have had national companies install their solar energy systems. They’re having an equipment or warranty issue but are either unable to get through to a live human being or have been refused service. In this blog post, we’re going to make the case for why you should…
Explaining the terminology: off-grid, net-zero energy, and battery backup
We get a lot of questions about going “off-grid,” making a home “net-zero energy,” and what “battery backup” is, and there seems to be some confusion about these options. Here we will address the differences between these three terms as well as discuss some of the pros and cons of each. Here are the simplest…
What we’re thankful for this holiday season
This holiday season, even as challenges persist in the (somewhat) post-Covid age, there is still much to be thankful for.
Solar + Storage System Weathers the Hurricane
Sarasota County residents James & Barbara Reno love their solar + storage system – and they’re happy to talk about why.
Storm Preparation: Solar and Battery Specifics
You may wonder what Hurricane Ian may mean in terms of your solar PV system and battery backup system.
A breakdown of the solar + storage impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act
Here, we provide a breakdown of the solar + storage impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act.
Fighting renewable energy disinformation
Misinformation can significantly hinder progress on the renewable front and hobble us in the fight against climate change.
Virtual power plants could be the ‘next big thing’ – and homeowners could benefit
Virtual power plants are now becoming a reality – and they offer the potential to be a revenue opportunity for homeowners.
From the Frying Pan Into the Fire:
Circumvention Inquiry Puts Nation’s Solar Industry at Risk
Auxin Solar’s petition claimed the cheaper Southeast Asian products were hindering the development of solar manufacturing in the U.S.
As Florida moves to hobble solar industry, zero export solar PV is an option
Zero export solar is an option for those who wish to adopt solar but would prefer to use ALL of the precious energy they produce rather than send it back to the grid with little or no financial benefit.
We need your help to save net metering in Florida!
SB 1024 has the potential to set Florida’s rooftop solar industry back for nearly a decade, if not decimate it entirely.
Please join us in defending Florida’s solar industry
Please join us in defending Florida’s solar industry.
The Solar Industry in Florida is Facing Extinction: Net Metering is Under Attack – AGAIN!
Despite obvious benefits to both customers and utilities, in Florida, net metering is under attack – AGAIN!
How to reduce your energy use at home or the office
Over the course of our work, we are frequently asked by clients how they can reduce their energy use at home or the office.
Innovations ensure a brilliant future for solar
The solar industry continues to innovate at a breakneck speed; these innovations ensure a brilliant future for solar.
Ensuring your solar energy system will weather the storm
Good design and the use of quality materials, with building codes and permitting to confirm the installation meets certain standards, will ensure your solar array will weather the storm.
What you can do to support renewable energy
There are a number of things that you can do to support renewable energy and sustainability.
The future looks bright as solar market increases exponentially
The U.S. solar market surpassed 100 gigawatts of installed electric generating capacity, doubling the size of the industry over the last 3.5 years.
Brilliant Harvest proud to help create ‘Green Places’
In October of 2019, a cross-sector partnership, Partners for Green Places, launched with the goal of encouraging organizations and businesses to commit to energy efficiency and sustainability.
Florida not learning its lesson on renewable energy
This spring, state lawmakers will consider legislation that would help to equip Florida schools with solar energy systems.