Does Florida have net metering in 2026?

Yes. Full retail net metering remains in effect in 2026 for FPL, Duke Energy, TECO, JEA, and Gulf Power residential customers. Governor DeSantis vetoed HB 741 in 2022, preserving 1:1 credit rates for excess solar energy sent to the grid.

How much do solar panels cost in Florida in 2026?

Florida solar systems cost $2.40 to $3.20 per watt in 2026. A typical 8 kW system runs $19,200 to $25,600 before the Florida sales tax exemption (~6% savings). The federal residential ITC expired December 31, 2025 and is no longer available.

Florida Solar Energy: 2026 Guide to Incentives, Cost, and Installation

Q: Can solar panels survive a Florida hurricane?

Yes. When installed to Florida Building Code with hurricane-rated mounting hardware, solar panels survived Hurricanes Ian, Irma, and Michael with survival rates above 95%. Panels are tested to 140-180+ mph wind loads under IEC 61215 and UL 61730.

Florida is one of the top states in the country for residential solar, with more than 5.5 peak sun hours per day, rising utility rates, and strong state protections for homeowners. This guide covers everything Florida homeowners need to evaluate solar in 2026: current Florida solar panel pricing per watt, how Florida net metering works across FPL, Duke Energy, TECO, and JEA, the Florida solar incentives 2026 still in effect after the federal Investment Tax Credit expired on December 31, 2025, hurricane-rated panels and mounting systems required under the Florida Building Code, and how to choose a licensed Florida installer without getting burned by dealer fees or misleading federal tax credit claims. Every guide below is Florida-specific, updated for 2026 law, and written for homeowners comparing real quotes.

Florida Solar Guides

Florida Solar Panel Cost 2026

Full pricing breakdown by system size, cost factors, state incentives, and payback period without the federal tax credit.

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Florida Solar Incentives & Rebates 2026

Property tax exemption, sales tax exemption, net metering, FPL and Duke rebates, PACE financing, and HOA solar rights.

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Florida Net Metering Guide

How net metering works in 2026 for FPL, Duke Energy, TECO, JEA, and Gulf Power: billing, size limits, credit rollover.

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Hurricane-Proof Solar Panels Florida

Wind load ratings, Florida Building Code, best mounting systems, and what survived Hurricanes Ian, Irma, and Michael.

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How to Choose a Solar Installer in Florida

Licensing (EC, CVC, CGC), NABCEP certification, 15 questions to ask, red flags, and how to compare quotes.

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Florida Solar FAQ

Can solar panels survive a Florida hurricane?

Yes. Post-storm assessments after Hurricanes Ian, Irma, and Michael found survival rates above 95% for code-compliant solar installations. Florida Building Code requires that panels and racking be rated for design wind speeds ranging from 130 mph inland up to 185+ mph in the Miami-Dade and Broward High Velocity Hurricane Zone. See our hurricane-proof solar guide.

Is Florida net metering still in effect in 2026?

Yes. Florida still offers full 1:1 retail-rate net metering through investor-owned utilities including FPL, Duke Energy, TECO, JEA, and Gulf Power. Governor DeSantis vetoed HB 741 in 2022, preserving net metering credits for new and existing solar customers. Details by utility in our Florida net metering guide.

How much does solar cost in Florida in 2026?

Florida solar installations run $2.40 to $3.20 per watt in 2026. A typical 8 kW home system costs $19,200 to $25,600 before the state sales tax exemption (~6% savings). The federal residential Investment Tax Credit expired December 31, 2025 and is no longer available. See the full breakdown in our Florida solar cost guide.