Solar Panel Costs in Florida (2026)
Avg cost: $2.65/watt | 5.5 sun hours/day | Very Good
Florida Solar Overview
$2.65/W
Cost Per Watt
5.5 hrs
Peak Sun Hours
12,500 MW
Installed Capacity
Very Good
Solar Rating
A typical 7 kW residential system in Florida costs $18,550 before the federal tax credit and $12,985 after. With 5.5 peak sun hours per day, the system produces approximately 11,242 kWh annually, saving an estimated $1,799/year. The payback period is approximately 7.2 years.
Net Metering in Florida
Available at retail rate for systems under 2 MW
State Incentives & Tax Credits
Federal ITC (30%)
Save $5,565 on a 7 kW system. Available through 2032.
Florida State Incentive
Property tax exemption for solar; sales tax exemption on solar equipment
Solar Service Costs in Florida
| Service | Low | High | FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Solar Installation | $15,000 | $30,000 | $22,500 |
| Commercial Solar Installation | $50,000 | $200,000 | $100,000 |
| Battery Storage Installation | $5,000 | $15,000 | $10,000 |
| Solar Panel Removal | $1,500 | $5,000 | $3,000 |
| Solar Panel Cleaning | $150 | $600 | $300 |
| Inverter Replacement | $1,000 | $3,500 | $2,000 |
| Solar Roof Tiles | $40,000 | $75,000 | $55,000 |
| Solar Water Heater | $3,000 | $7,000 | $5,000 |
Top Solar Installers in Florida
- SunPower
- Sunrun
- ADT Solar
- Solar Energy World
- Tampa Bay Solar
Always verify NABCEP certification, state licensing, insurance, and customer reviews. Get at least 3 written quotes.