There can be solar tax credits and incentives available at the federal, state and local levels. The calculator above will show you the value of all incentives your home is eligible for.
Florida is the Sunshine State, so it makes sense that it's the perfect place for homeowners to get solar panels and save money.
Thanks to the federal solar tax credit, buying solar is cheaper than it's ever been here. There are even some battery backup incentives popping up in parts of the state. Plus, your savings will last at least 25 years because solar panel warranties guarantee production long into the future.
Read on to discover how much home solar incentives can save you in Florida!
Learn what solar incentives are available to Florida homeowners
See what Florida solar incentives you qualify for based on your utility company and city
Find out how much these incentives and/or Florida solar tax credits will reduce your cost to go solar and add batteries
The federal solar investment tax credit will have the biggest impact on the cost you will face to go solar in Florida
If you install your photovoltaic system before the end of 2032, the federal tax credit is 30% of the cost of your solar panel system. This is 30% off the entire cost of the system including equipment, labor, and permitting.
Example: If your solar energy system costs $20,000, your federal solar tax credit would be $20,000 x 30% = $6,000.
The federal tax credit falls to 26% starting in 2033.
With net metering in some states, you get full retail rate credit for the amount of electricity you send back into the grid with your solar panels.
Net metering requires your utility to monitor how much energy your solar power system produces and how much energy you actually consume and make sure you get credit for the surplus.
Florida’s Public Service Commission “PSC” set specific standards for net metering back in 2008. Assuming you’re a customer of an investor-owned utility (most of us), any net excess generation, AKA surplus energy, is carried forward as a credit at the full retail rate to your next bill for up to 12 months. At the end of a 12-month billing period, the utility pays you for any remaining excess energy at an avoided-cost rate.
Not only is that just about the perfect net metering law, but it also looks like you won’t have any problems getting on the grid. Unlike most states, Florida has no set cap on how many solar systems it will allow to hook up to the grid. Your small residential system also lacks any of the possible hurdles and red tape that we see in other states.
Florida has no statewide solar rebate program; the few patchwork fill-ins from individual utility companies have closed. You may have heard of the statewide rebate program; Florida’s Solar Energy Systems Incentive Program is sadly no longer taking new applicants.
However, battery incentives are showing up around the state. In Jacksonville, for example, you can get up to $4,000 when you install a battery. The program is currently full, but the utility could reallocate funds next year.
Thank goodness Florida also realizes that homes with solar are worth more than homes without, and the state has been willing to exempt that value from additional property taxes. Your home’s value increases as much as $20 for every dollar of electricity you save in a year. Not paying taxes on that value is a sweet deal.
Home solar panel systems are also free from state sales tax, saving you 6% or more right off the bat.
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Prices based on a 10.5kW system, after 30% federal tax credit
212 solar companies in Florida provide pricing on SolarReviews. Here are the best rated companies near you.
4.98 895 Reviews
Mike, 6 days ago
Overall it was great communication from the sales overall and did a great job with listing/telling what product will be like overall. Very time committed and got back to solving issues very quickly. Great experience overall.
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Mike, 6 days ago
Overall it was great communication from the sales overall and did a great job with listing/telling what product will be like overall. Very time committed and got back to solving issues very quickly. Great experience overall.
4.97 603 Reviews
Justina Sant, 2 hours ago
Really appreciate the good work done by affordable with our new solar system. It was a short process they were upfront and honest on timeline. The communication was good between all ends. Max and Michael were professional and knowledgeable about everything I had questions on. Installers were just as good couldn’t even tell they were here other than the panels being installed. After the panels were installed it took about 2-3 weeks to get through meter swap and operational. It’s working great excited for what it does long term to save on the electric bill.
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Justina Sant, 2 hours ago
Really appreciate the good work done by affordable with our new solar system. It was a short process they were upfront and honest on timeline. The communication was good between all ends. Max and Michael were professional and knowledgeable about everything I had questions on. Installers were just as good couldn’t even tell they were here other than the panels being installed. After the panels were installed it took about 2-3 weeks to get through meter swap and operational. It’s working great excited for what it does long term to save on the electric bill.
4.92 153 Reviews
Omar , 3 days ago
The team came out and did a stupendous job. The 3 man team where full of knowledge and very professional. The install was very clean and visually appealing. The best part it was done in one day. Think about inflation and how a steady payment for the next couple of decades may work for you, it works for me. This system will bring my payment down by 55%. It’s well worth the investment.
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Omar , 3 days ago
The team came out and did a stupendous job. The 3 man team where full of knowledge and very professional. The install was very clean and visually appealing. The best part it was done in one day. Think about inflation and how a steady payment for the next couple of decades may work for you, it works for me. This system will bring my payment down by 55%. It’s well worth the investment.
4.91 163 Reviews
Brenda , over 1 month
So far very pleased with the system and with the sales and support people
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Brenda , over 1 month
So far very pleased with the system and with the sales and support people
4.87 264 Reviews
chris, 1 week ago
scheduling more than met my expectations for a quick fix. Technician was on time, courteous, knowledgeable, and most important very efficient. His work was completed in less time than I expected, and everything is up and running as it was before the hurricane. Can’t say enough about the response and service that I received from solar source
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chris, 1 week ago
scheduling more than met my expectations for a quick fix. Technician was on time, courteous, knowledgeable, and most important very efficient. His work was completed in less time than I expected, and everything is up and running as it was before the hurricane. Can’t say enough about the response and service that I received from solar source
4.81 592 Reviews
Brad Groff, 11 hours ago
I was hesitant on getting solar due to cost outweighing the benefits. My salesman did a great job of “selling” me the system. The actual experience from install to startup did not go the way I was told. The day they came out to install the inspector showed up before the workers did. The electrician wanted to run conduit all over the place (one issue that I stated at the sales pitch). Thankfully I have past experience and helped figure out a clean run. From that point on communication was little to none. From install to startup I was told 2 months, it actually took 6 months. The delay from Met-Ed is not their fault. The monthly credit I was told I would get never happened. My system has been up and running and I have yet to be able to access the system through the app due to a technical issue. Getting a response now is next to impossible, I’m assuming that since the system has already been sold.
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Brad Groff, 11 hours ago
I was hesitant on getting solar due to cost outweighing the benefits. My salesman did a great job of “selling” me the system. The actual experience from install to startup did not go the way I was told. The day they came out to install the inspector showed up before the workers did. The electrician wanted to run conduit all over the place (one issue that I stated at the sales pitch). Thankfully I have past experience and helped figure out a clean run. From that point on communication was little to none. From install to startup I was told 2 months, it actually took 6 months. The delay from Met-Ed is not their fault. The monthly credit I was told I would get never happened. My system has been up and running and I have yet to be able to access the system through the app due to a technical issue. Getting a response now is next to impossible, I’m assuming that since the system has already been sold.
4.80 373 Reviews
Elliott, 1 week ago
PES INSTALLED my system 2 weeks ago my gateway stopped reporting data. I called PES and they said it was uploading data. After a week I called the manufacturer and the connected in to the gateway and said it was cutting out and not working properly and I should contact the installer. They were quick to ask me to pay up front for the service call and I would be contacted to schedule. 4 days later nobody called, so I called and of course I got voicemail. Terrible customer support.
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Elliott, 1 week ago
PES INSTALLED my system 2 weeks ago my gateway stopped reporting data. I called PES and they said it was uploading data. After a week I called the manufacturer and the connected in to the gateway and said it was cutting out and not working properly and I should contact the installer. They were quick to ask me to pay up front for the service call and I would be contacted to schedule. 4 days later nobody called, so I called and of course I got voicemail. Terrible customer support.
4.76 838 Reviews
Brandon, 6 hours ago
Very professional, installers even came out a few days after a hurricane. Easy and simple process with little paper work on my end to complete.
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Brandon, 6 hours ago
Very professional, installers even came out a few days after a hurricane. Easy and simple process with little paper work on my end to complete.
4.75 158 Reviews
Deborah Bradley, over 1 month
We engaged Solar Ray in 2021 to install our panels in our new home. I have found the product to be excellent and the support- when you get the right people - to go beyond expectations. This week we had Solar Ray come out for a tune up and maintenance check. We had the panels professionally cleaned after 3 years and then noticed a spike in output being made. We have never paid more than the minimum to Duke, so the panels were sized correctly and accommodate the pool
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Average cost (5kW system)
$12,500 ($2.50 per watt)
Deborah Bradley, over 1 month
We engaged Solar Ray in 2021 to install our panels in our new home. I have found the product to be excellent and the support- when you get the right people - to go beyond expectations. This week we had Solar Ray come out for a tune up and maintenance check. We had the panels professionally cleaned after 3 years and then noticed a spike in output being made. We have never paid more than the minimum to Duke, so the panels were sized correctly and accommodate the pool
4.74 551 Reviews
Sonja Donlin, 1 week ago
Brian was a great sales person and sold me solar panels and I was supposed to be getting a 500.00 check from EHS after the install. I was told it was mailed however never received. I spoke to Brian and the Hurricane flooded the office but the check would be coming. Well that is several weeks ago now and still no check and Brian does not respond to text messages or emails. I am sure he got his commission , at least that is what it feels like. Communication is very lacking. Very disappointed. This is the second time I have purchased solar panels for a home, and no longer giving EHS the referral. Please honor your end of the sale.
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Average cost (5kW system)
$17,000 ($3.40 per watt)
Sonja Donlin, 1 week ago
Brian was a great sales person and sold me solar panels and I was supposed to be getting a 500.00 check from EHS after the install. I was told it was mailed however never received. I spoke to Brian and the Hurricane flooded the office but the check would be coming. Well that is several weeks ago now and still no check and Brian does not respond to text messages or emails. I am sure he got his commission , at least that is what it feels like. Communication is very lacking. Very disappointed. This is the second time I have purchased solar panels for a home, and no longer giving EHS the referral. Please honor your end of the sale.
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