Justin Hoysradt

08/03/2026

Solar and battery backup is extremely reliable but there are occasional instances where qualified service is needed.

This Powerwall 2 installation was part of a proactive warranty upgrade program by Tesla.

The batteries and transfer switch were provided to upgrade to Tesla Powerwall3 and Gateway3.

During the upgrade the customer took the opportunity to replace the bankrupt Sunpower PVS6 monitor with Enphase to preserve the warranty of the inverters and upgrade the total amps from the batteries from the limited total of 48a for Powerwall 2 to 96amps with Powerwall 3.

This is more than enough power to run his HVAC and other household appliances comfortably during an outage.

What makes this customer unique is that during outages he helps his other neighbors by letting them store critical medications 💊 in his garage fridge because he has free fuel from his solar panels to keep his lights on, food cold, and house comfortable.

08/02/2026

Just a doodle. Charging up in the sun.

07/22/2026

Not great news for Silfab solar manufacturing.

https://www.charlottestories.com/in-landmark-ruling-york-county-judge-upholds-bza-and-rules-silfabs-fort-mill-operations-unlawful/

A York County Circuit Court judge has just delivered a devastating blow against Silfab Solar’s chemical factory currently under construction in Fort Mill. In today’s landmark ruling, York County Circuit Judge William A. McKinnon affirmed the York County Board of Zoning Appeals’ ruling “in al...

07/10/2026

Effective July 1, 2026, Florida’s new HB 803 will begin to cut both permitting delays and permitting costs for solar and battery contractors.

The enhanced law strengthens the use of private providers for plan review and inspections. When a private provider performs that work, local governments generally cannot charge duplicate plan-review or inspection fees - though in the past they have - despite previous legal requirements to provide discounts.

This new language further enhances that requirement by limiting inspection fees to actual inspection costs and restricts local governments from demanding full contracts, labor costs, material costs, overhead, or profit information as a condition of permitting.

For solar, battery storage, service upgrades, EV chargers, and removal-and-reinstallation projects, this will mean:

⚡ Lower permitting expenses
🔋 Faster plan review and inspections
☀️ More predictable project timelines
💰 Faster installation and revenue recognition

While the overall construction industry will also benefit from the $7,500 permit exemption for low cost projects -- Solar and storage projects will still require permits.

At a time when the rush to domestic content and supply chain costs are increasing solar and storage installation costs we can see a real benefit in a faster, less expensive, and more accountable permitting process.

Ai Slop Image for the algo.

07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July!

07/03/2026

Feel free to consume all your own energy and set your thermostat to any temperature you please. 🇺🇸

07/02/2026

That’s not your car payment. It’s your electric bill.

07/01/2026

Happening now. Door-to-door solar sales people are taking desperate measures to get the word out.

06/30/2026

This is great investigative work by Kate Hussey. I enjoyed working with her on the research.
The number of homeowners that feel absolutely stuck is growing everyday. There are now over 130,000 solar energy systems installed by companies in Florida that have shut their doors. Fix My Solar we speak to them everyday. The first thing we try to get across is that we can usually help.

If you're installer has gone out of business homeowners should take the following steps

(a) Create a folder on your computer
(b) Download the following documents and items and put them in that folder
• Home Improvement Agreement (install contract)
• Lending Agreement (lease or loan)
• Emails and other communications from both the contractor and the lender
• Emails, Texts, and the name of the sales person who you worked with – make note if this person used a personal email address or a domain that was not associated with the contractor or lender
(c) Contact the building department and request a digital copy of:
• The applications, plans, and inspection results along with a copy of the General Liability Insurance certificate provided to the city that was active during your installation
• A copy of the Workers' Compensation insurance certificate that was active during your installation – note if this is an “Exemption” or a “Certificate”
(d) Try to remember the exact dates your installation took place and any phone calls or text messages you shared with the installation crew
(e) If you live in a gated community and they require a photo ID to enter an track license plates attempt to seek out the registrations of the people who came to your home for the installation.
(f) Compare the license numbers on the contract and lending agreement to the license number associated with your permit - they may be different
If your installation is failing in any way that was “guaranteed” in your home improvement agreement or lease, and you are unable to repair it without cost to you, you may be eligible to file a claim with the construction recovery fund. There is a limited window of time where claims can be submitted and resolved.

Lastly there are specific disclosure forms that are mandatory in Florida to be accompanied with solar installation agreements. The penalty for not including these forms can be up to the total value of your agreement and not including them questions the validity of your agreement in whole.

☀️ SOLAR PANEL SCAM?

Panels that stopped working. Loans they can't escape. Homes they can't sell.

Treasure Coast seniors are speaking out about solar companies — and Florida's attorney general is now investigating.

Have you or someone you know had a similar experience?

Watch our report below.