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The Sunshine State's fight for better solar energy laws has hit yet another pitfall, and this time, it's because of the Florida State Supreme Court. Earlier this year, an amendment was proposed for the November 2016 ballot, which would allow businesses to sell, at...

Each year, Zodiac Pool Systems, a top of the line manufacturer of solar pool equipment, award the top dealers in their field. This year, Fun in the Sun is proud to be recognized as Zodiac's Elite Proedge Dealer and Service Center for 2015. Zodiac is one of the leading...

You might know him more for his music, but Akon has recently unveiled a project that shows the true power of solar energy on a global scale. The Akon Lighting Africa project has begun moving toward the end goal of 600 million African homes pumping full of electricity,...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

As solar equipment technology continues to expand, more attention is paid to the amount of energy solar panels can provide for a household or business. As the amount of energy produced increases with the technology, so too does the need for better storage of that...