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No Roof Space? No Problem – Creative Solar Solutions
Your home or business is more than just the rooftop, why not explore additional solar solutions? When you think about switching to solar where do you envision your panels? Probably on a rooftop. And that’s for good reason! Rooftop solar is a cost effective and accessible way to reap all the benefits of solar power….
Introducing Tesla Powerwall 3
The next generation of battery storage has arrived. Tesla Powerwall 3 is the latest in battery storage technology for your home or business. SunFarm Energy is proud to be a Tesla Certified Installer and we’ve completed hundreds of battery storage projects across the Gulf Coast. We’re so excited to bring you the latest technology to…
Product Spotlight: Tesla Powerwall
Solar + Storage Basics How does solar + storage work? Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems typically generate more energy than a home can use in a day. Systems without battery storage with Tesla Powerwall send excess energy back to the grid and the customer receives a credit on their bill from the power company. This is…
The Truth About Cleaning Your Solar Panels
Happy Spring! It’s that time of year in Northwest Florida where we start to see pollen on everything: cars, driveways, windows, and just about every surface you can imagine. That also means your solar power system might be looking a little dusty these days. But should you be cleaning your solar panels? Is cleaning my…
Living the Solar Lifestyle
For Air Force Imagery Analyst, Eric Gruner, there’s nothing better than living the solar lifestyle. “When I moved down here, my Dad told me I’d be silly not to do it,” says Eric. Thanks to SunFarm Energy, he’s ready to start soaking up the Navarre sunshine with his 9.5 kW system. Eric says his lifestyle…
Weathering the Storm – Self Sufficiently
For retirees Bill and Barb Troendle, self-sufficiency is key. “We don’t want to rely on anybody. We like the idea of not having a power company tell us what we can do or how much we have to pay.” With solar and storage, they found their solution. If you live in Pensacola, you might recognize…
Residential Case Study – The Norton Family
In the summer of 2020, we sat down with our client, Troy Nortion, to talk about his experience switching to solar PV at his home in Navarre, Florida. *This Residential Case Study interview has been edited for length and clarity What was life like before you had your solar solution? I have a pool that…
Solar Power: A Modern Solution for @ModernDad
For a jack of all trades like Phil Nickinson, the latest technology trends are always at the forefront. So how does a technology guru make the switch to solar? He does his research of course! As the face behind the popular blog, Modern Dad, Phil has had his ear to the ground for years on…
Energy Efficiency in the Sunshine State
Here in Northwest Florida, we’re lucky to enjoy warm temperatures almost year-round and that means we use a lot of electricity. Between powering air conditioning, pool pumps, and general household appliances, your electric bill is probably a lot higher than you’d like. Making key energy efficiency upgrades not only saves you money it also helps…
A Sustainable Oasis – The Caffrey’s Story
For Helen and John Caffrey, installing solar was more than a financial investment, it was a commitment to sustainability. “We think that there is a lot that we can do that can be sustainable,” said Helen. This past fall, we sat down with the Caffrey’s to talk about their journey switching to solar with SunFarm…