2026 Design & Installation Awards- JUDGING
CATEGORY: Residential PV
Entry 1A - 46 KW (114-panel) , multi-roof solar installation; system producing enough power to save approximately $1,000 per month.
Entry 1B - 26.4 kW with 60 JA Solar Holding JAM54D41-440/MB panels
A beautifully symmetrical PV installation on the roof of a multi-building residence.
Entry 1C - 26.4 kW (60) JA Solar Holding JAM54D41-440/MB
Large residential install for multi-building net-zero property with Tesla grid-tied inverters
CATEGORY: Residential PV & Battery
Entry 2A - 25 kW PV and 2 tesla power walls
This system provides power and battery backup to a home and farm providing secure power for both the home and horses.
Entry 2B - 27.2 kWh, 11.48 kW DC
Franklin batteries paired with Tesla Inverters on this home to give the owners the best of both worlds. The PV system had Tesla inverters, but when they decided to add on the batteries they wanted Franklin instead, and we made it happen
Entry 2C - 18.92 KW
4 PW3's detached from building
Entry 2D - 12.3 KW Solar electric system with 40 KW Storage system using 30 410 w Panasonic panels and 8 Enphase 5P batteries.
3 story home on barrier island solar electric system using Panasonic with Enphase with 40 kw battery backup using Enphase 5p batteries which was at the time the latest & greatest technology-Storage system elevated above flood zones for independence during major storms.
Entry 2E - 21.5KW DC [17.45KW AC] 17.7kwh Storage
AC Coupled Solar with Vehicle to Home (VTH) Backup and BESS. Powder coated electrical boxes, clean electrical runs. All black Iron Ridge rails and attachments. Clean aesthetic both on the roof and in the garage.
Entry 2F -Â 19.8 kW (45) JA Solar Holding JAM54D41-440/MB (installed on Pergola) + two Tesla Powerwall 3s + one Powerwall Expansion Battery
A beautiful outdoor pergola project with a large PV array, also featuring two Tesla Powerwall 3 backup batteries
CATEGORY: COMMERCIAL
Entry 3A - 10 kW: 19 Silfab SIL-530 XM 530 W PV Modules
This Culver’s Restaurant features a ballast-mount solar array on this new construction business, maximizing the limited space available on the flat roof due to multiple obstructions.
Entry 3B - 43.2 kW with 90 Qcells North America Q.PEAK DUO XL-G10.3/BFG 480W panels
Small commercial installation featuring standing-seam metal roof and also the first Florida installation of Enphase’s 3-phase micro-inverters. This project offset 40% of building’s energy load.
Entry 3C - 55.29 kWÂ PV system on roof of 55+ low income community, designed to provide affordable, active living spaces that include light support for older Florida residents.
Entry 3D - 110.92 KW  Semi-ballasted arrays were used to reduce the weight of the system on this new school administration building for Pinellas County, FL. The new Dr. Michael A. Grego Leadership Institute was built to provide a space for compassion, innovation and an unwavering commitment to every student.
CATEGORY: COMMERCIAL COMMUNITY IMPACT
CATEGORY: COMMERCIAL COMMUNITY IMPACT - BATTERY
Entry 4A - 120 kWh The battery system was designed and donated to the school by the local utility in order to help provide peak shaving to the Community Center and offset their utility bills as a way to give back to the community. The Community Center is geared toward special interest classes and after school youth programs..
CATEGORY: COMMERCIAL COMMUNITY IMPACT - PV
Entry 4B - 76.260 kWÂ Â This PV system was installed on a 4 story steep shingle roof in order to provide cost offsets for a 55+ low income building that strives to provide older adults affordable, safe, clean homes in a beautiful environment. This is one example of Solar Source partnering with builders and housing authorities to help provide better housing for our seniors.
CATEGORY: COMMERCIAL COMMUNITY IMPACT - PV
Entry 4C - 35.6 kW (89) United Renewable Energy FBM400MFG-BB 400W
As part of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church’s nationally recognized Creation Care ministry (and the first church in Nassau County to install solar), this PV installation realized a 30% energy savings, reducing their annual electric bill by over $7,000. This second-story installation with standing seam metal roof featured Enphase’s 3-phase micro-inverters.
CATEGORY: COMMERCIAL COMMUNITY IMPACT - MICROGRID
Entry 4D - 45.0 kW AC - 100.8 kWH Energy Storage
The landmark solar-powered microgrid at Treasure Coast Community Health, Inc., in Fellsmere, Florida, was completed under Direct Relief's "Power for Health" initiative. This project was made possible through a high-level collaboration between American Microgrid Solutions (AMS) and PayOli Solar. By combining AMS’s expert development and project management with PayOli’s technical execution, we have successfully brought this resilient energy vision to life. In a region vulnerable to severe storms, energy reliability is a medical necessity. Together, our teams deployed a 45-kilowatt solar array and a 100.8 -kilowatt-hour battery system designed to keep life-saving services online for up to 19 hours during grid failures. Project Impact: Continuity of Care: Ensures critical systems remain active for the 9,000 patients served annually at this location. Asset Protection: Safeguards vital vaccines and medications that require strict temperature control. Statewide Resilience: This marks the first of nine planned microgrids in Florida aimed at protecting community health during emergencies.
CATEGORY: COMMERCIAL COMMUNITY IMPACT - SHADE STRUCTURE
Entry 4E -Â 134.81kW
Solar Shade Canopy for outdoor marketplace in new downtown redevelopment district.
