Learn About Solar
Deep-dive guides written for homeowners — from system costs and federal incentives to batteries, financing, and installation.
How Solar Panels Work
How net metering works: bidirectional meters, banked kWh credits, annual true-ups, retail vs avoided-cost buyback, net billing variants, and why export rules vary by state and utility.
4 guidesSolar Battery Storage
Solar battery storage costs $9,000-$16,000 installed in 2026 before the 30% federal tax credit. Compare Tesla Powerwall 3, Enphase, and FranklinWH, and see when a battery is worth it.
1 guideSolar Incentives
Florida solar incentives after the federal credit expired: the constitutional property tax exemption, the commonly cited sales tax exemption on solar equipment, utility program patterns, and how to claim them.
3 guidesSolar Ownership
Do solar panels need cleaning? Usually rain handles it — but Florida's spring pollen and coastal salt change the math. Learn when cleaning pays off, the safe DIY method, what professional cleaning typically costs, and when it's a waste of money.
7 guidesSolar Panel Cost
Typical solar costs in 2026 by the numbers: national average price per watt, what common system sizes cost, small vs. large system economics, and where Florida sits versus the national average.
3 guidesSolar Panel Financing
An honest, numbers-first look at whether solar panels are worth it in Florida in 2026 — the real upsides, the real downsides now that the federal tax credit has expired, hurricane and roof considerations, and a framework for deciding.
5 guidesSolar Panel Installation
Solar panel installation takes 1-3 days on your roof and 2-3 months from contract to power-on. See the full 2026 process, permits, and installer tips.
1 guideSolar Panels
There is no single 'best' solar panel for everyone. Learn the four criteria that decide which panels are best for you — efficiency, temperature coefficient, degradation warranty, and manufacturer health — and which combination wins for hot climates, small roofs, and budget builds.
5 guides