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SunSmart E-Shelter School Celebrates

Haines City High School receives 85th
solar system with battery back-up
from federally-funded program.
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Keep up with the latest energy news, events, and research at FSEC.
EnergyWhiz Olympics Students Shine
Even on a somewhat cloudy day, students and their renewable energy projects shine. Full Story.
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We're one of the leading testing and certification labs for solar thermal and PV, take a look.

Important notification regarding photovoltaic (solar) panels sold under the trade name Advanced Solar Photonics (ASP) on behalf of Bluechip Energy LLC

On February 13, 2013, the Florida Solar Energy Center revoked its module registration of ASP modules, having discovered that documentation asserting Underwriters Laboratories (UL) testing was not substantiated by UL. (more on this story)

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Got solar questions? We have answers. Call (321) 638-1719 or e-mail us solarinfo@fsec.ucf.edu.

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Answers to your questions about solar electric systems, licensing and FSEC’s installer course.

Photovoltaics Are Half the Cost of Gasoline!
Photovoltaics were thought to be more expensive than gasoline. See how a PV-
powered car can actually save you money.
Photo of calculator with fingers, money and graph.Solar Hot Water Calculator
Find out the savings potential of residential solar hot water systems in Florida.
The Cost of Doing Nothing
A renewable energy market in Florida creates jobs and is cheaper than doing nothing. Learn More.
 
     
Featured Programs
Icon for SunSmart Schools: schoolhouse with PV on topSunSmart E-Shelters
More than 100 emergency shelter schools throughout Florida had 10-kW solar systems intalled.
Photo of front of new home.Building America Program
Focuses on balancing cost, design, construction, and energy decisions in industrialized homes.
Picture of the Energy Gauge Logo.EnergyGauge
A user-friendly software tool created by FSEC to allow detailed analysis of building energy use.