Real Results from Smart Solar Planning

When a Florida homeowner decided to go solar, they trusted the promise that their system would cover all their energy needs, including plans to install a pool heat pump and charge a new electric vehicle (EV). Unfortunately, reality didn’t match the sales pitch.

Despite clearly informing the solar company of upcoming energy demands, the system was installed without accounting for the future load. The result? By 2023, the solar array was covering only 79% of the homeowner’s total consumption,and performance was projected to drop even further once the EV charger came online.

Frustrated and misled, the homeowner contacted Bakertech for a second opinion.

What We Found

Our team conducted a full technical inspection and consumption analysis, revealing a major oversight: the system had been sized for the home’s past, not its future. No monitoring tools had been provided, and there was no plan in place for increasing energy usage.

What We Did

We designed a smart, future-ready solution that included:

• Solar panel expansion to meet updated energy needs
• Load-shedding strategy to manage peak demand
• A real-time monitoring system to track consumption and ensure performance

The Outcome

With Bakertech’s intervention, the homeowner’s upgraded system now covers 100% of their usage, including the EV charger and pool heat pump. They're back on track to save thousands in utility costs over the next 10 years with full visibility and control over their energy use.