Solar Power Energy – What’s the delay?
On February 4th
A question that I hear quite frequently regarding solar power energy, is…
What’s the delay?
Why is the transition to the ‘new energy economy’ taking so long?
Solar Water Heating – Fafco Celebrates 40 Years!
On December 30th
In the fall of 1977, my father (read more about him here) went to a Pool and Spa Show in Orlando and had the good fortune of meeting Freeman A. Ford, the founder of FAFCO, Inc.
By the end of the year, we were FAFCO’s authorized exclusive dealer for SW Florida…
How to become a small-scale renewable energy producer
On December 23rd
Nationwide, electricity rates have increased an average of 4.4% per year over the past 35 years, twice that rate in some parts of the country.
Special Thanks to Melissa Upton for writing this blog post!
At the local level, Florida Power & Light (FPL) is asking for a $1.3 billion annual increase in base rates, which amounts to about $12.40 per month for the first 1,000-kilowatt hours used.
Green Solar Energy: Go Gators, Go Gainesville, Go Solar
On November 26th
The Bundesrepublik Deutschland and the Pacific Northwest in the United States have one major thing in common – they both get about the same amount of sunshine which translates to “a lot of cloudy days” in plain American English.
I’d like to thank one of my fellow team members, Melissa Upton, for creating this for you!
In Germany, where the clouds rarely seem to part, there are more photovoltaic installations than anywhere else and it is the third largest producer of solar cells and modules after China and Japan.
So why in the world is Germany the worldwide leader in solar energy and what does that have to do with the Florida Gators?
A great idea – announcing the Solar Bill of Rights
On November 20th
On October 27, 2009, Rhone Resch – President & CEO of Solar Energy Industries Association — declared, in the City of Anaheim, California, a Solar Bill of Rights…
And we find it very inspirational!
Here you go…
How long has Fafco Solar been in business?
On November 16th
Well, we didn’t just start…
…and we’re not starting over.
We didn’t follow the easy money.
The Basics of Solar Electricity
On November 11th
Here’s a lesson for you on the basics of solar electricity –
I’d like to thank one of my fellow team members, Melissa Upton, for creating this for you!
The direct conversion of sunlight into electricity is known as photovoltaics or PV for short…
Does solar energy pay – in Southwest Florida?
On November 5th
If your home is in Southwest Florida – do you wonder if solar energy is a good investment?
There are a number of things to consider including good sunlight, financial incentives, net-metering policies, cost of materials, and high electric rates…
The Most Common Question About Solar Energy
On October 23rd
The most common question about solar energy…
deserves the right answer…
If you’ve ever asked yourself –
Are you in love with solar energy?
On October 2nd
Are you in love with your energy source?
A strange question, isn’t it?
Strange because:
