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Solar in Florida

Sunshine State

Key incentives, typical costs, and a simple payback example for Florida homeowners.

Key Solar Facts for Florida

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$13,000-$19,000
Average System Cost
Before incentives
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8-10 years
Payback Period
Typical timeline
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$1,400+
Annual Savings
After payback
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Why Florida is Perfect for Solar

Florida Solar Advantages

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300+ days
Sunshine State
Annual sunny days
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5.7+ hours
Peak Sun Hours
Daily average
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150+ mph
Hurricane Rating
Solar panel standards
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+4% avg
Property Value
Solar home premium

Available Solar Incentives

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$3,900+
Total Potential Savings
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Federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC)

Federal

Available for all residential solar installations through 2032. Reduces system costs by nearly one-third.

30% of system cost
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Property Tax Exemption

State

Solar installations are exempt from property tax assessments in Florida.

100% exemption
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Sales Tax Exemption

State

Solar equipment purchases are exempt from Florida's 6% sales tax.

No sales tax
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Net Metering

Utility

Full retail rate credit for excess solar energy sent to the grid.

1:1 credit

Important: Incentives are subject to change. Always verify current rates and availability with your installer and local authorities.

Solar Investment Analysis

πŸ“ˆ Solar Payback Timeline

$16,000
System Cost
$4,800
Incentives
$11,200
Net Cost
8.0 years
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Break-even: 8.0 years
Paying back investment
Generating profit

Great news! After 8.0 years, your solar system will generate pure savings of approximately $1,400/year for the remaining 15+ years of its warranty period.

πŸŒͺ️ Hurricane-Ready Solar in Florida

Florida requires solar panels to withstand 150+ mph winds. Modern installations use enhanced mounting systems and are designed to weather storms better than many roof materials.

Additional Information

Florida solar is shaped by utility policies. This page summarises incentives, typical costs, and payback.

Incentives

  • Federal ITC at 30%
  • Property tax and sales tax exemptions may apply

Cost and payback

  • Typical 6 kW–10 kW systems; high sun hours
  • Payback 7–11 years depending on tariff

Net metering

  • Net metering available with IOUs; review current utility terms

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is solar worth it in Florida?
Often yes thanks to sun and net metering availability; check your utility’s policy.
Federal 30% ITC applies; local utility rebates may be available.

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