Solar Panel Cost in Florida (2026)
Installed solar in Florida runs about $2.40 per watt — roughly 7% below the national average of $2.58/W. With the federal residential tax credit (25D) gone as of 2026, payback here rests on a $0.14/kWh power price and 5.2 daily peak sun hours.
Worked example: a typical $150/month home in Florida
A $150/month electric bill in Florida works out to about 12,857 kWh a year. Sizing a cash-purchase system to cover 100% of that:
System size
8.8 kW
Panels
22
Annual offset
104%
Gross cost
$23,620
Federal credit (25D)
$0
Expired 12/31/2025 — $0
State incentive
$0
Net cost
$23,620
Payback
10.9 yr
25-year savings
$44,427
Last updated June 30, 2026
Florida solar numbers
- Installed price
- $2.40 / watt
- Electricity price
- $0.14 / kWh
- Peak sun hours
- 5.2 hrs/day
- State incentive
- 0%
- Net-metering value
- 100% of retail
Local context: The Sunshine State pairs good irradiance with 1:1 net metering, giving competitive paybacks.
Estimate your own Florida system
Adjust the bill, ownership, and battery options below — it's pre-set to Florida's pricing and sun hours.
Estimated system cost
$27,231–$35,369
12.0 kW30 panels
Low $27kMost likely ~$31,300High $35k
Federal tax credit
— expired Dec 2025, we won't pretend otherwise
$0
State & utility incentives
$0
Est. annual savings
$2,551
Payback period
~10.6 yr
Net cost
$27k–$35k
25-year net savings
+$61,491
iA ballpark estimate for planning — not a final quote.
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