When the power grid fails, solar + battery will have your back
One way to ensure you have power when utilities are down is to pair your solar energy system with battery storage.
Where Did My Net Metering Credits Go?
With the added – often significant – energy demands resulting from people staying home due to the coronavirus and warmer than average temperatures, those who utilize solar power may be asking at year’s end, “Where did my net metering credits go?”
Can my solar energy system be protected from lightning strikes?
Once you’ve made an investment in a solar energy system, you’re probably going to be concerned about protecting that investment. The weather in Florida introduces many causes for concern, including hurricanes, tornadoes, hail and lightning (oh my!). One question we get fairly often is this: “Can my solar energy system be protected from lightning strikes?”…
Spring cleaning for your solar energy system
As warmer weather arrives and flowers begin to bloom, many Americans will begin the annual rite of spring cleaning. A 2017 poll by Sparefoot, a self-storage industry news site, found that 78 percent of Americans plan to tackle spring cleaning projects, spending an average of four days on the process. So what if anything – should you…
Solar Cooperatives: What You Need to Know
By Bill Johnson, President, Brilliant Harvest Sarasota Solar Co-Op Initiative By now, you’ve probably heard about the new Sarasota Solar Co-Op initiative. The co-op program is co-sponsored by a coalition including environmental, advocacy and social action groups, and supported by two local foundations. All homeowners in Sarasota are eligible to participate. I’ve been asked by a…
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…