Old Roof or New Solar? What Florida Homeowners Should Review First
If you are asking yourself, “Should I replace my roof before solar panels in Florida?” the short answer is almost always yes if your roof is more than 10 years old or showing signs of wear. Solar panels carry a design life of 25 to 30 years. Mounting brand-new, long-term energy technology on top of […]
FPL Solar Together Program Commercial Guide
The FPL Solar Together program commercial option lets eligible Florida Power & Light business customers subscribe to output from utility-scale solar centers without installing panels. Businesses pay a fixed monthly charge per subscribed kilowatt and receive variable bill credits based on actual solar generation, with the credit rate increasing annually. What Is the FPL Solar […]
The Ultimate Guide to an Off Grid Solar System Miami
An off grid solar system miami setup is a standalone residential power plant that generates and stores its own electricity entirely independent of the utility grid. Homeowners use high-efficiency photovoltaic panels, charge controllers, and large-capacity battery banks to balance heavy tropical cooling demands with intermittent Florida sunshine. Are Off-Grid Homes Legal in Miami-Dade County? You […]
Why Your Solar App and Electric Bill Show Different Numbers
It is one of the most common moments of panic for new solar owners: you open your monitoring app, see that your system produced a massive 800 kilowatt-hours (kWh) last month, and then open your utility bill only to see a credit for 300 kWh. Did the electric company miscalculate your generation? Is your inverter […]
Commercial Battery Storage Fire Codes in Florida
Commercial battery storage fire codes in Florida are set primarily by the Florida Fire Prevention Code (FFPC), 8th Edition, which adopts NFPA 1 (Fire Code) and NFPA 101, and references NFPA 855 for stationary energy storage systems. Any commercial lithium-ion system above 20 kWh of stored energy triggers these requirements, enforced locally by your Authority […]
Do I Need a New Roof for Solar in Florida? Homeowner Guide
You likely need a new roof before installing solar in Florida if your current roof is over 15 years old, primarily due to state insurance regulations, not just structural integrity. Installing 25-year solar panels on a 15-year-old shingle roof exposes you to policy cancellation under Florida Statute 627.7011 or an inevitable $3,500 to $8,500 “detach […]
FPL Time of Use Rate With Battery Storage Explained
FPL’s RTR-1 time of use rate charges roughly 26 cents per kWh during on-peak hours and near 9 cents off-peak. Pairing this Florida Power & Light rate with a home battery lets you charge on cheap off-peak power and discharge during peak, cutting the expensive peak portion of your bill through automated energy arbitrage. The […]
FranklinWH aPower 2 Whole Home Backup: Full Guide
The FranklinWH aPower 2 is an AC-coupled home battery that delivers 15 kWh of usable storage and 10 kW of continuous output, enough to power an entire house, including a 5-ton central air conditioner, during a grid outage. Paired with the aGate controller, one unit forms an automated whole-home microgrid. FranklinWH aPower 2 at a […]
Solar App vs. Electric Bill: Why Your Power Numbers Don’t Match
Your solar app and your electric bill will never match perfectly because they measure entirely different things. The app tracks the raw power your panels create (Gross Generation), while the utility bill only tracks what crosses their meter after your house has taken what it needs (Net Metering). For homeowners on 1:1 net metering, the […]
Bifacial vs Monofacial Solar Panels: Which Pays Off?
Bifacial solar panels generate electricity from their front and rear surfaces, while monofacial solar panels generate electricity primarily from the front surface. Bifacial modules can deliver roughly 5%-30% more annual energy in suitable open, reflective installations, but monofacial modules usually provide better value on flush-mounted residential roofs where rear light cannot reach the cells. Key […]