Solar Blog

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How Often To Clean Solar Panels: Florida Homeowner Guide

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Shining Bright: The Rise of Solar Electric in Ft. Myers

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Comparing solar panels with Tesla Powerwall to a whole home generator.

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Stay Powered During Hurricanes: Key Benefits of Solar Electric and Battery Backup

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Why Choosing a FLASEIA Member Like Advance Solar & Spa Makes a Difference for You

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What Are Environmental Imp and its Effect on Solar Energy?

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Solar Services

Service Area

We service hot tubs throughout Southwest Florida within approximately a two-hour radius of our Fort Myers location, covering Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero, Marco Island, Sarasota, and surrounding communities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Solar is the most efficient because it uses free energy from the sun. Heat pumps provide more control and consistency.

Timing depends on the system, but most installations are completed quickly and scheduled promptly.

All installations are completed by licensed technicians on the Advance Solar & Spa team.

Yes. We service all major brands of pool heaters and solar systems.

Yes. It provides consistent heating for both pools and spas.

Most systems last 15 to 20 years with minimal maintenance.

Yes. A properly sized system can raise water temperature by 10 to 15 degrees in Florida conditions. A solar pool cover is recommended to prevent heat loss at night.

Your pool water is circulated through roof-mounted collectors where it is heated by the sun before returning to your pool.

Yes. Advance Solar & Spa’s Endless Summer Package is designed specifically for that setup. Enjoy the perfect combination of efficiency and comfort by pairing solar pool heating with a heat pump to maximize free energy from the sun while maintaining complete control over your pool’s temperature year-round.

Yes, in most cases. A properly sized solar system can offset all or most of your electricity usage. An Advance Solar & Spa consultant will estimate your solar energy production based on your roof, your usage, and local sun data.

Yes. It extends your swim season and keeps water comfortable throughout the year.

Unlike a gas generator, a battery backup system operates silently, requires no gasoline, and activates automatically within seconds of a grid outage. Your solar panels continue charging the battery during daylight hours, so a well-designed system can keep your home running through multi-day outages.

Most existing solar systems can be retrofitted with battery storage. The installation requirements depend on your current inverter type, electrical panel configuration, and utility interconnection setup. At Advance Solar & Spa, our team can assess your existing system and recommend the right battery configuration for your needs.

Depending on the size of the battery back up system, it can back up lighter loads such as lights, plugs and small appliances as well as heavy loads such as air conditioners, stoves, well pumps, EV charging, water heaters and pool pumps.The energy needs of your home and your goals will determine whether whole home backup or partial home backup is provided.

Severe weather, storms and hurricanes are a reality for Southwest Florida homeowners. If a power outage occurs, battery backup helps keep your solar system running. If using grid power, it will transition your home to stored energy immediately.

There is currently no federal solar tax credit in place. What solar does offer right now is protection from rising electric rates. Locking in your own power production today means you are no longer at the mercy of future utility rate hikes. An Advance Solar & Spa consultant can walk you through the numbers and help you understand your potential savings during your consultation.

Research consistently shows that homes with owned solar systems sell faster and at higher prices than comparable homes without. In Florida's competitive real estate market, solar is a meaningful upgrade.

A standard grid-tied solar system shuts down automatically during an outage for utility worker safety. To keep your home powered through hurricane season, you will need a battery backup system. Advance Solar & Spa installs Tesla Powerwall and Enphase IQ Battery systems alongside solar to provide full backup capability when you need it most.