The Future of Energy Storage is Here!
Brilliant Harvest, LLC is proud to announce that it is an official Tesla Energy Certified Installer, meaning we are now able to procure and install the revolutionary Tesla Powerwall home battery in homes and businesses throughout our region. With the Tesla Powerwall home battery and your solar photovoltaic system, you can enjoy secure, reliable, renewable…
Key capabilities of the Tesla Powerwall
Brilliant Harvest, LLC is proud to announce that it is an official Tesla Energy Certified Installer, meaning we are now able to procure and install the revolutionary Tesla Powerwall home battery in homes and businesses throughout our region. We’d like to explain here the key capabilities of the Tesla Powerwall: Backup Power: When the grid…
How to find the best solar installer
When you are considering installing a solar energy system on your home, this is quite possibly the most important question you can ask. There are a number of factors that can help guide you in hiring a trustworthy solar installer; let’s go through some of the most important. Seek Recommendations and Consumer Reviews Word of…
Understanding net metering in Florida
If you have a solar energy system, then you are likely the beneficiary of net metering. If you’re not quite sure what that means, keep reading for understanding net metering in Florida – we’re happy to explain. In Florida, net metering rules were adopted in 2008. Net metering allows utility customers to connect approved renewable…
How, exactly, does solar energy work?
If you are reading this, it’s likely that you want to know more about solar power than just the basics. The basic concept is that sunlight hits solar cells, the solar panel converts sunlight into electricity, electricity powers your home, and your utility bills decrease. So here is a little more detail on how that actually…
Brilliant Harvest president earns NABCEP certification for solar PV installation
Bill Johnson, founder and president of Brilliant Harvest, LLC has earned his certification as a solar PV (photovoltaic) installer from the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP). This certification is the highest professional certification that can be earned in the solar energy industry and puts Johnson into an elite group: there are currently only…
Which Solar Panels Should I Use on My House?
What key points should a homeowner consider when comparing solar panels? The key factors to consider when comparing solar panels are performance (they should produce the power that the rating leads you to expect), quality, durability and beneficial warranty terms. Aesthetics can also play a role in a consumer’s decision-making process. While online research should…
The cost of NOT going solar
We are often asked about the cost of installing solar on someone’s home or business. For someone considering installing a solar power system on their home or business, the upfront cost can feel intimidating. Even with the federal tax credit of 30%, a homeowner might be looking at an investment of $15,000-$20,000 for a 10kW…
What do you need to know before going solar?
Deciding whether or not to install a solar energy system on your home or business is a big decision, one with a number of factors you should consider. Cost, system size, reputation of the contractor, and the return on investment are just a few of the issues that need to be weighed before going solar. At…
Brilliant Harvest extends solar charitable incentive
In November, Brilliant Harvest announced a charitable incentive to go solar: we pledged to donate $1,000 to the Sarasota Audubon Society (SAS) for every Audubon Society member who purchased a 10kW solar electric system on their home or business. The original deadline was January 9, the grand opening date of the new Nature Center at the Celery Fields….
FAQ: How do the changing seasons impact my solar system’s performance?
We are asked all the time about the factors that can impact the energy output of a solar array. Geography is certainly one of the top factors. With approximately two-thirds of its days per year being sunny, Florida ranks third in the nation for rooftop solar potential (due to its solar resources and its population)….
Brilliant Harvest offers charitable incentive to go solar
Through January 9, 2016, we have pledged to donate $1,000 to the Sarasota Audubon Society for every Audubon member who purchases a 10kW solar electric system on their home or business. We are doing this to celebrate the grand opening of the Audubon Society’s new Nature Center on January 9. We installed the solar array…
How will you attach the solar array to the roof of my house?
This is a very common question when people talk to us about solar energy. No matter what type of roof you have, Brilliant Harvest exceed Florida’s tough wind load standards. There is almost no greater challenge to building in Florida than addressing the threat or actual instances of dangerously high winds; making sure the solar…
Floridians deserve choices for powering homes and businesses
By Bill Johnson President, Brilliant Harvest, LLC When it comes to electricity, Florida consumers do not have a choice. The sale of electricity is centrally controlled by the Florida Public Service Commission, with only one state-sanctioned utility company allowed to sell electricity in any given geographic region. Consumer choice is what drives our economy forward…