Florida Solar Design Group
12801 Commerce Lakes Dr , Ste 12 , Fort Myers, Florida, United States

Comprised of experienced solar professionals, Florida Solar Design Group was assembled to do solar energy contracting, and do it better. The principals have been involved in the local solar energy industry for years, and understand the unique marketplace in Southwest Florida. We recognized long ago that close coordination between all departments of a solar contracting business is key to earning happy clients.  We take an educational approach to sales and consulting, and a technical approach to installations. We only offer the best brands and products, don’t cut corners, and focus on long-term results.  Our goal is to be responsive to the client, accountable for our actions, and responsible for the results.

Mission Statement

To educate clients to help them make informed solar energy purchase decisions and to execute installation contracts flawlessly.

Vision Statement

To be recognized as the clear and obvious solar authority in our service areas.

Financing

We have partnered with multiple financing companies to provide our clients with competitive rates. Going solar can be affordable for all! If you want long-term financing for your photovoltaic system, please discuss it with your consultant for the best option for you.

Consulting

If you are contemplating a solar energy installation and want practical answers and education, we can help! Whether you need general education or a detailed ROI analysis, hiring an experienced consultant will save you money and time in the long run.  Florida Solar Design Group offers solar consulting as an a la carte service or combined with design and purchasing support. If you are looking for a second opinion or a site analysis, FSDG can help. Contact us today to learn more!

Solar Water Heating

A close cousin to solar pool heating, Solar Water Heating uses solar panels to heat fluid, which can be your potable household water, or a heat transfer fluid that heats your household water with a heat exchanger. Solar water heaters provide luxuriously warm water and work in tandem with traditional water heaters, which are usually electric in Florida. They can also be used to preheat water in instantaneous water heater applications.  Around for thousands of years, there is little magic to solar water heating. If you have ever placed a vessel of water out in the sun, you know the water inside can get quite hot. Today’s solar heating panels, which can be glazed copper or polymer collectors, are extremely efficient at absorbing the sun’s energy in the form of heat. That heated water is stored for your household use whenever you open your faucet. Solar water heaters provide a seamless hot water experience, and most system employ an electric backup for times of extended poor weather or high rate of hot water use.  Solar water heating is ideal if your home or business uses a lot of hot water. Seasonal residents and smaller households may not see maximum benefit from a solar water heater. In those cases, we recommend solar electricity, which can be used year-round. If you have a larger household, or feel that you use a lot of hot water, you may want to explore the benefits of solar water heating to reduce your costs of heating water with traditional means.

Repair Service for Solar Pool Heating Panels

While solar pool heating systems are extremely reliable and trouble-free for most of their lives, with millions of gallons of water flowing through them over a lifetime, repairs and service are inevitable at some point. Here are some of the repair services we offer for solar pool heating panels:

• Leak Repair — Identify source of tube, panel body, and header leaks and plug leaks or replace panels.
• Plumbing Repair — Fix leaks at PVC plumbing joints.
• Plumbing Replacement — Replace warped, swollen, discolored, and other PVC pipe issues on the roof, along the wall, and at the pool equipment.
• Replace Valves — Replace or service broken and stuck valves with high quality serviceable and permanently lubricated valves.
• Replace Vacuum Relief Valves — Leaking VRVs are common after years of service. We use a top quality ball and spring valve.
• System Removal and Re-installation — When roof service or replacement is necessary, we offer removal and re-installation services. If reinstallation is not advised, we will provide a replacement quote. Note that we only reinstall systems that we originally installed except under specific circumstances. There are a variety of technical and liability reasons for this.
• Solar Automation Repairs — Service ad replacement for faulty, mis-programmed, or damaged pool automation equipment including sensors and motorized valve actuators.
• System Tune-Ups — Tightening of brackets, clamps, and system checks at the beginning of pool season or when you return to town.
• Seasonal Turn-on / Turn-off — For seasonal residents, we will make sure your system is properly bypassed for, or reopened after long durations away from home.
• New Owner Education — Just bought a home with solar pool heating panels? We will assess the condition and tell you how it works. We also offer this service before your buy a home as an informal or formal system inspection.