Who writes the Coastal Energy blog?

Our own solar, roofing and electrical design team writes these guides, drawing on installs across Fort Myers, Naples and Miami since 2019, not outsourced content writers.

How current is the pricing in these guides?

Cost ranges reflect 2026 pricing and are updated as equipment and permitting costs change. Always confirm a final number with a site specific estimate.

Solar panels installed on a tile roof home in Florida

Coastal Energy Blog

Solar Energy Guides and Resources

Our solar energy guides and renewable energy tips cover Florida solar, roofing, battery and commercial energy topics, written by Eric Perez and the Coastal Energy team.

Solar panels installed on a home roof in Naples, Florida

Solar March 19, 2026

What Does Solar Cost in Naples, FL in 2026?

Real installed price ranges by system size, current per-watt pricing, and the Collier County specifics that change your final number.

Eric Perez, COO 8 min read

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Six Tesla Powerwall batteries installed in a Southwest Florida garage

Solar March 19, 2026

Is Solar Actually Worth It in Southwest Florida?

The real payback math, not a sales pitch: installed cost, rising utility rates, and how long it takes to break even in Fort Myers, Naples and the surrounding coast now that the federal residential tax credit is gone.

Eric Perez, COO 7 min read

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Tesla Powerwall 3 and gateway mounted on the stucco wall of a Florida home

Battery March 19, 2026

Florida Solar and Battery Backup Guide

What solar alone can and cannot do during an outage, how a battery changes the equation, and how to size backup for a real Florida storm season.

Eric Perez, COO 9 min read

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Aerial view of a Florida home with rooftop solar in an established neighborhood

Solar January 14, 2026

How Solar Increases Property Value for Florida Homeowners

An owned solar array is a capital improvement, not just a utility bill hack. Here is how appraisers, buyers and Florida's market actually treat solar.

Eric Perez, COO 6 min read

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