☀️ Florida Solar Resource — Updated April 2026

See exactly how much solar can save you this year

Florida still has some of the best solar economics in the country — even after the federal tax credit changes. Find out what your home qualifies for.

#3 State for Solar
$230 Avg FL Monthly Bill
5.5hrs Daily Peak Sun
25yr Panel Lifespan
⚠️ 2026 Update: The federal 30% residential solar tax credit (Section 25D) expired December 31, 2025. Florida's state incentives remain fully intact — here's what still applies.
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FL average 2026: ~$2.20/watt — 10kW system ≈ $22,000

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2026 FL Incentive Summary
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Full Retail Net Metering Active
2026 Guide
Florida Solar Incentives Explained

The federal credit is gone for direct purchases — but Florida's incentives make solar compelling on their own.

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Federal ITC (Section 25D)

The 30% federal tax credit for homeowners who buy solar outright expired December 31, 2025, under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Expired 12/31/2025
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Lease/PPA Federal Credit

Third-party owned systems (leases & PPAs) still qualify for the commercial ITC through 2027. Installers pass savings through as lower monthly rates.

Active Through 2027
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Property Tax Exemption

Florida offers a 100% property tax exemption for solar installations — your home value goes up, but your tax bill doesn't.

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Sales Tax Exemption

Florida exempts all solar equipment and installation from the 6% state sales tax. On a $24,000 system that's $1,440 in savings at purchase.

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Full Retail Net Metering

FPL, Duke, TECO, and Florida Public Utilities must credit excess solar energy at the full retail rate — one of the best policies in the US.

Fully Active
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PACE Financing

Property Assessed Clean Energy loans attach to your property and repay through your tax bill — $0 upfront, no traditional credit requirements.

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Florida Solar Guides
Solar guides by city

Localized data, utility-specific net metering details, and free quotes for every major Florida market.

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Orlando
Duke Energy · OUC · 5.4 sun hrs
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Tampa / St. Pete
TECO · Duke Energy · 5.4 sun hrs
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Miami
Florida Power & Light · 5.6 sun hrs
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Jacksonville
JEA · 5.3 sun hrs
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Naples / Fort Myers
LCEC · FPL · 5.6 sun hrs
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