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04/27/2026

What recycling your EV looks like.

A German Tesla owner has given his used Model 3 battery pack a second life by converting it into a 79 kWh home energy storage system charged by 11 kW of rooftop solar panels. The setup is a real-world example of something the EV industry has talked about for years but rarely shown in practice — that EV batteries don't die when they leave the car, they just move to a less demanding job where they can store solar energy, power a home overnight and keep running for potentially another decade. For context, Tesla's Powerwall 3 offers 13.5 kWh of storage while this repurposed Model 3 pack delivers nearly 6x that capacity from a battery that was supposedly "used up." This is the kind of circular economics that makes EVs fundamentally different from gas cars because when a combustion engine is done it's scrap metal, but a Tesla battery that's degraded past its useful range for driving still has enough capacity to power a house, and as millions of first-generation EV batteries start reaching retirement age this second-life market is going to become a massive industry of its own.

04/25/2026

The Little Box That Runs Your Whole Solar System (And Why It’s Probably the Reason Your Solar Stopped Working)

Most homeowners who go solar spend a lot of time thinking about panels.

How many. Which brand. What angle. Which roof face gets the best sun.

Almost no one thinks about the inverter.

That’s understandable — panels are visible. They’re the part you can point to from the driveway.

The inverter is a box, usually mounted in your garage or utility room, that most people walk past without a second thought.

But here’s the thing: your panels don’t power your home. Your inverter does.

What an Inverter Actually Does

The solar panel inverter is a box, usually mounted in your garage or utility room, that most people walk past without a second thought.

04/23/2026

“What Will It Cost to NOT Fix My Solar?”

When a solar system stops producing, most homeowners don’t rush to fix it. They hesitate.

Solar conditions you to expect low bills.

So when a repair shows up — typically around $500 for a Solar22 service call — it feels like something went wrong with the whole idea.

The instinct is predictable: call around, look for something cheaper, wait. And sometimes: “I’ll just deal with it later.”

That’s where the real cost begins.

Most Problems Aren’t What You Think

What Will It Cost to NOT Fix My Solar? Over a year, that's $1,800 to $3,000+ in utility bills — on top of your solar loan payment, which...

12/19/2025

For years, federal incentives helped accelerate the adoption of solar energy across the United States. Naturally, as those incentives begin to phase down, many homeowners are asking the same question:

“Is solar still worth it?”

The short answer is yes—and in many cases, more than ever. While incentives helped jump-start the industry, the real value of solar has always been rooted in long-term economics, energy independence, and protection against rising utility costs.

Here’s why solar remains a strong investment, even without generous federal support.

Learn how Federal Incentives have shaped solar energy and why it is still a worthwhile investment today.

08/05/2025

As Florida becomes a major player in the data center boom, electricity demand across the state is surging—and so are residential electric bills. Here’s what’s driving the increase and why switching to solar may be the smartest long-term move for homeowners.

Here's why Florida Power Rates Are Rising, what's driving the increase, and why switching to solar may be the smartest long-term move for

05/23/2025

Solar panels are healthy... for sheep, too.

At Solar22, we’re passionate about how solar energy empowers Florida homeowners and businesses to save money and embrace a cleaner future. But the benefits of solar don’t stop at your roof or your electricity bill. A recent story from a solar farm in France highlights an incredible transformatio...

05/03/2025

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05/03/2025

2025 Hurricane Preparedness event.

05/02/2025

On the evening of October 9, 2024, Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, as a powerful Category 3 storm with sustained winds of 120 mph.

The hurricane unleashed torrential rains and a significant storm surge, leading to widespread flooding across the region.

In Clearwater, the offices of Haddad & Associates were among the many structures affected, experiencing severe water intrusion that required immediate attention.

04/26/2025

Come visit us at the Tampa Bay Home Show today (April 26) and tomorrow, at the Florida State Fairgrounds!