Preparing Your Roof for Solar Panels

One question potential solar panel owners often have is: Is my roof fit for solar energy equipment? This leads to a debate between roof-mounted units versus ground units. It’s worth considering that roof panels often allow for more sunlight to hit the panels.  But,...

Florida’s Major Energy Players Joining Solar Bandwagon

It wasn’t long ago that Duke Energy and several other state utilities were firmly against the streamlining and expansion of solar energy programs in the Sunshine State. Duke Energy was especially vocal in their opposition of solar as means of energy production, but...

What’s New in the Solar Industry?

There has been a substantial upswing in the number of solar-equipped homes throughout America. The industry has taken a turn for the better, and in recent months, support for alternative energies has grown even more. But the technology of solar energy equipment is...

How Solar Could Help Low-Income Families

Although price has long been a primary concern for homeowners, solar energy still has the potential to change the lives of low-income families throughout Florida. Not only is the cost of solar energy equipment shrinking, but the economic and environmental benefits of...

New Solar Co-op Planned for Orlando

A solar advocacy group called Central Florida Solar Advocates recently unveiled plans to design a co-op of shared solar energy in Orlando, Florida. The group is currently taking bids from households throughout Orlando and other Central Florida cities to become part of...

St. Petersburg Parks Showcase New Solar Charging Stations

In a testament to the increasing political interest in clean energy, the City of St. Petersburg, Fl has installed five new solar-powered charging stations in parks throughout the city. Even on a cloudy day, these stations are due to pump out enough energy to keep...