WattBuy’s Guide to

Solar Energy in
Florida

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The State of Solar in Florida

Here are a few numbers showing how popular solar energy is in Florida and how much solar energy potential there is on average.

105,364

Houses with solar panels

(circa 2019)*

1,287 kWh

Average monthly energy use per household

16 kW

Average system size

1,798 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

How much does solar cost in Florida?

Average solar panel installation

$27,821

Federal Incentives

$8,346

Total

$19,475

Average monthly bill without solar

$180

Average monthly bill with solar

$0

Solar will pay for itself in

10 years
Tax Credits Available

Free money (kind of)

The Inflation Reduction Act has made it easier and more affordable than ever to go solar, thanks to a 30% federal tax credit. This means that for every $10,000 you spend on solar panels, you can deduct $3,000 from your federal taxes.

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Florida can help solar panel owners save money and reduce their carbon footprint. When your solar panels generate more electricity than you use, you can send the excess back to the grid and receive credit on your next bill. Just something to keep in mind when considering solar panels.

Solar Incentives in Florida

Solar and CHP Sales Tax Exemption
City of Tallahassee Utilities - Solar LoansSee Details
Miami-Dade County - Green Building Expedited Plan ReviewSee Details
Florida PACE programsSee Details
City of Tallahassee Utilities - Efficiency LoansSee Details
Miami-Dade County - Florida PACE Finance ProgramsSee Details
Solar and Energy Loan Fund (SELF)See Details
City of Lauderhill - Revolving Loan ProgramSee Details
Property Tax Abatement for Renewable Energy Property
Lakeland Electric - Residential Energy Efficiency Loan ProgramSee Details

The Solar Process

Getting solar panels may seem complicated, but it doesn’t have to be. Here’s what you can expect.

1

Understand your energy needs

Take a closer look at your energy usage to determine how much solar power you'll require.

2

Get quotes and choose an installer

Reach out to multiple solar companies to gather quotes and select the one that best fits your needs and budget.

3

Design the system

Work with your chosen installer to design a solar system customized to your specific requirements and goals.

4

Obtain the necessary permit

Take care of the paperwork and permits required by local authorities before installing your solar panels.

This takes 9 days on average.

5

Install solar panels

Let the professionals handle the installation of your solar panels and related equipment.

This takes 12 days on average.

6

Inspection time

Have your newly installed solar system inspected to ensure it meets safety and quality standards.

This takes 8 days on average.

7

Lights on!

Connect your solar system to the electrical grid and start generating clean, renewable energy for your home or business.

This takes 10 days on average.

Solar Installers in Florida

Sunrun

sunrun.com

Coverage

AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, HI, IL, MA, MD, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, PA, PR, RI, SC, TX, VA, VT, WI

Freedom Forever

freedomforever.com

Coverage

AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, MA, MD, ME, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, PA, RI, SC, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI

Vision Solar

visionsolar.com

Coverage

AZ, CT, FL, MA, NJ, TX

Sunlight Solar

sunlightsolar.us/index.html

Coverage

FL

Suncatch Solar

suncatchsolar.com

Coverage

FL

Empower Solar Solutions

empowersolar.org

Coverage

FL

Palmetto Solar

palmetto.com

Coverage

AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NV, OH, PA, RI, SC, TX, UT, VA

Semper Solaris

www.sempersolaris.com

Coverage

AZ, CA, FL, TX

All American Solar

allamericansolar.com

Coverage

FL

PPM Solar

ppm.solar

Coverage

FL

IQ Power

iqpowersolar.com

Coverage

FL

Core Energy

coreenergysolar.com

Coverage

FL

Brilliant Harvest

www.brilliantharvest.com

Coverage

FL

Momentum Solar

www.momentumsolar.com

Coverage

AZ, CA, CT, FL, GA, MA, NJ, NV, NY, PA, TX

Solar Energy World

www.solarenergyworld.com

Coverage

DC, DE, FL, MD, NC, NJ, PA, SC AND VA

Astrawatt Solar

www.astrawatt.solar

Coverage

FL, KS, MO, NY, OK, TN, TX

Goldin Solar

goldinsolar.com

Coverage

FL

A1A Solar Contracting

a1asolar.com

Coverage

FL

Solcium Solar

solciumsolar.com

Coverage

FL

Transform Solar

www.transformsolarfl.com

Coverage

FL

Tesla

tesla.com

Coverage

Nationwide

ADT Solar

www.adt.com/solar

Coverage

AK, AZ, CA, FL, GA, IA, IL, KS, LA, MO, MS, NC, NE, NM, NV, OH, OK, SC, TN, TX, VA

Titan Solar Power

titansolarpower.com

Coverage

AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, LA, MD, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NM, NV, OH, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA

Freedom Solar Power

freedomsolarpower.com

Coverage

CO, FL, NC, TX, VA

PowerLutions Solar

powerlutions.com/#contact

Coverage

FL, NJ, NY

Bob Heinmiller Solar Solutions

bobheinmillersolar.com

Coverage

FL

Cutler Bay Solar Solutions

www.cbsolar.miami

Coverage

FL

Solar Impact

www.solarimpact.com

Coverage

FL

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