{"id":9874,"date":"2022-10-04T17:53:37","date_gmt":"2022-10-04T17:53:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.solar.com\/learn\/?p=9874"},"modified":"2026-01-14T17:36:57","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T17:36:57","slug":"florida-solar-and-battery-pros-and-cons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.solar.com\/learn\/florida-solar-and-battery-pros-and-cons\/","title":{"rendered":"Solar and Battery in Florida: Pros, Cons, and Incentives"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re thinking about powering your home with solar and battery in Florida, you could do a lot worse in terms of energy savings and preparing yourself for power outages. Like staying on the grid, for example.<\/p>\n

Florida is nicknamed the Sunshine State for a reason. The entire state averages\u00a0at least<\/em> 4.75 peak sun hours per day, giving solar owners more bang for their buck than most states.<\/p>\n

But it\u2019s not just the abundant sun that makes solar worthwhile in Florida. In this article, we\u2019ll cover the pros and cons of going solar in Florida, and explain the handful of solar and battery incentives that can maximize your return on investment.<\/p>\n

Punch in your zip code above to see how much you can save by going solar in Florida.<\/p>\n

Pros and cons of solar and battery in Florida<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Pros<\/strong><\/td>\nCons<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lots of sun = cheap solar power<\/td>\nNo state rebates or tax credits<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Backup power for frequent\/long last outages<\/td>\nYou can’t take solar\/battery with you<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Increased home value<\/td>\nOlder population has less time to benefit from savings<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Clean up Florida’s energy mix<\/td>\nHigh upfront cost<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Strong net metering policy<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

The pros of solar and battery in Florida<\/h2>\n

There\u2019s a handful of reasons why Florida ranks third in the US for residential solar installations and has over 40,000 rooftop solar workers<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s jump right in with the obvious one: Florida has the ideal climate for solar production and maximum solar savings.<\/p>\n

Lots of sun equals cheap solar power in Florida<\/h3>\n

The biggest reason it\u2019s worth getting solar panels in Florida is the abundant sun that increases production and maximizes the return on investment of solar.<\/p>\n

According to the National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL), the entire state of Florida<\/em> averages 4.75 or more peak sun hours per day.<\/p>\n

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In addition to abundant sun, the average temperature in Florida is just over 70 degrees \u2013 right in the sweet spot for optimum solar production<\/a> \u2013 and regular rain cleans solar panels to keep them operating efficiently.<\/p>\n

In other words, it requires fewer panels and less money to power a home in Florida than it does to power the same home in almost any other state.<\/p>\n

Cost of solar and battery vs grid electricity in Florida<\/h4>\n

Let\u2019s take a look at a real quote for solar and battery presented to a solar.com customer in Florida:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Item<\/strong><\/td>\nAmount<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7.6 kW solar panel system<\/td>\n$19,700<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13.5 kWh Tesla Powerwall battery storage<\/td>\n$15,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gross solar and battery project cost<\/td>\n$34,700<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
30% Residential Clean Energy Credit<\/a><\/td>\n$10,410<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Net project cost<\/td>\n$24,290<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

In Tampa, with an average of 5.67 peak sun hours per day, a 7.6 kW solar system can be expected to produce:<\/p>\n