Florida homeowners are no strangers to power outages due to hurricanes and severe storms that can cause outages for a few hours or up to a few days. Traditionally, homeowners use portable or whole-home standby generators to keep their power running when the power goes out. However, in recent years, there has been an increased…
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What Direction Should Solar Panels Face?
While solar power is becoming more and more popular all over the United States, and especially in Florida, many people still have plenty of questions about it. How exactly does solar power work? Can it power my whole home? At Solar Bear Tampa, we are passionate about solar power and love to help people understand…
Can a House Run on Solar Power Solely?
One of the biggest myths about solar power is that people assume a whole house cannot run on solar power alone. Based on weather and cloud cover, this might be true of homes in some regions, or your house might not be a particularly good fit for solar. But especially in the Tampa Bay area,…
Types of Solar Panels Compared
If you are planning on installing solar panels, you have probably noticed that there are a few different types on the market. Their differences are more than just cosmetic—they perform in varying ways. Each kind has different capabilities, energy-efficiency levels, and installation costs. Our solar installation pros at Solar Bear compare the different types of…