Feel like your electric bill just isn’t making sense? You’re not crazy—a radically higher bill could be due to your utility company’s “Time of Use” (TOU) rates. Instead of charging one flat price per kilowatt-hour, TOU rates change depending on when you use electricity. Power up at 2 p.m.? It costs less. Flip on the…

If we told you that you could power your vehicle with electricity generated by the sun, would you be excited? As Central Florida homeowners are buying electric vehicles more and more, solar carports are also gaining traction as a way to charge their EVs at home. The best part? Solar carports may also qualify for…

Nobody wants high-maintenance energy—especially not in Florida, where the sun does most of the heavy lifting. If you’re thinking about going solar, you’re probably wondering: Which panels can I count on to work hard without constant babysitting? Here’s the quick answer: monocrystalline solar panels. These sleek, strong panels make life easier. Let’s unpack why they’re the…

You may have heard that in rainy places like Florida, you can get away with not maintaining your solar system. But we’re here to tell you what you heard is wrong! Sorry… Skipping maintenance can certainly have an impact on the efficiency of your solar system, and our team at Solar Bear Orlando is here…