The 11kW ground rack solar electric project in Alva, FL is moving along well. Here are a couple pictures of the progress. The Canadian Solar CS6P-230P black frame modules are really nice looking. There is just one or two more days of work left to get the system interconnected to the existing electrical service at the property. See my previous post on this project here.
Mediterranean style roofing is very popular in Naples, Bonita Springs, Southwest Cape Coral, and other areas throughout Southwest Florida. Solar Pool Heating Systems can easily be mounted on barrel tile roofs, sometimes known as Spanish tile or clay tile. Methods depend on the type of panel being installed. The procedure is the same for flat tiles and is generally the same for all profiles of rounded tile roofs. This installation method provides a secure and long lasting solar pool heat system on a barrel tile roof!
It was in the 60’s last night, and my pool has already started to lose degrees. Cool nights wreak havoc on uncovered pool temperatures. Pulling your cover out of storage will help, of course. Most people wait until too late in the season to make the decision to buy a solar pool heater. This time of year the phone starts ringing off the hook, and inevitably we get a bit backed up. It’s just part of the business. People lose out on some of the best swimming weather – in the early fall when outside daytime temperatures are delightful, but pools are cool! If youRead More →
Today I accepted the award for Green Company of the Year on behalf of my employer at the Southwest Florida Green Futures event at the Charlotte County Convention Center. Come see our booth and learn what we are doing to advance solar energy in Southwest Florida!
Fafco Solar has completed the FGCU Naples Botanical Garden photovoltaic system installation. I am particularly proud of this system and the expert installers that did the heavy lifting. The system includes 164 SolarWorld 245 watt solar photovoltaic modules, 164 Enphase M215 microinverters, a Unirac SolarMount mounting system, and S-5! Clamp attachments. Because of the existing electrical system at the facility, the photovoltaic system is divided into two sub-arrays backfeeding power into two 208V 3-Phase electrical distribution panels. Commercial 3-Phase installations are always interesting from a design standpoint because typically we are dealing with various existing transformers and often generator backup systems. It was truly aRead More →
