Florida Solar Guide 2026
Everything you need to know about going solar in Florida. Compare costs, find incentives, and get free quotes from top-rated solar installers.
Top-Rated Solar Companies in Florida
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Washington Township, NJ
40 reviews
Solar 4 Heroes is a New Jersey-based residential solar company on a mission to make solar simple, affordable, and rewarding for the heroes who serve our communities. They offer zero-down financing options, 25 years of system monitoring and maintenance at no charge, and donate a portion of every project to local charities (over $50,000 given in 2025). Recognized with Best of Washington Township awards in 2024 and 2025.
RxSun
Chicago, IL
185 reviews
RxSun is a Chicago-founded, locally owned residential solar company consistently ranked among the top five Illinois installers on EnergySage. Known for competitive pricing, premium REC+Enphase systems, and an industry-leading 30-year SolarInsure™ warranty covering parts, labor, and roof penetrations with zero deductible. All installations are performed in-house by NABCEP-certified installers. RxSun handles full SREC and ComEd rebate processing on behalf of customers.
Blue Raven Solar
Orem, UT
1800 reviews
Blue Raven Solar stands out for excellent customer communication and innovative financing. BluePower Plus+ allows $0 down with 18 months deferred payments - perfect timing for NJ SREC program. Highly rated by This Old House and ConsumerAffairs.
Palmetto Solar
Charleston, SC (serves CA)
850 reviews
Palmetto Solar is a B Corp certified company focused on social and environmental impact. Their proprietary technology platform provides advanced monitoring and energy management tools.
Sunrun
San Francisco, CA
2800 reviews
Sunrun is the largest residential solar company in the U.S., specializing in solar leases and PPAs. They offer comprehensive protection including roof leak coverage and free maintenance for lease customers.
Trinity Solar
Wall Township, NJ
950 reviews
Trinity Solar is New Jersey's largest family-owned residential solar installer with over 100,000+ installations completed. Founded in 1994, they have deep expertise in NJ regulations and incentives. Note: Customer reviews indicate excellent installation quality but mixed feedback on communication after installation and aggressive door-to-door sales tactics.
Disclaimer: Company rankings are based on publicly available data including customer reviews, BBB ratings, years in business, and service offerings as of February 2, 2026. Featured companies may include paid placements.
Solar by City
Jacksonville
Avg. Cost: $28,600
Annual Savings: $1,650
Sun Hours: 5.2/day
Miami
Avg. Cost: $30,475
Annual Savings: $1,800
Sun Hours: 5.3/day
Tampa
Avg. Cost: $28,600
Annual Savings: $1,700
Sun Hours: 5.3/day
Orlando
Avg. Cost: $28,600
Annual Savings: $1,600
Sun Hours: 5.4/day
St. Petersburg
Avg. Cost: $28,820
Annual Savings: $1,850
Sun Hours: 5.3/day
Hialeah
Avg. Cost: $29,150
Annual Savings: $1,700
Sun Hours: 5.3/day
Fort Lauderdale
Avg. Cost: $29,150
Annual Savings: $1,750
Sun Hours: 5.3/day
Tallahassee
Avg. Cost: $27,510
Annual Savings: $1,500
Sun Hours: 5.1/day
Cape Coral
Avg. Cost: $28,820
Annual Savings: $1,750
Sun Hours: 5.4/day
Port St. Lucie
Avg. Cost: $28,820
Annual Savings: $1,700
Sun Hours: 5.3/day
Why Go Solar in Florida?
Florida is one of the best solar states in the country, pairing abundant sunshine with high cooling bills. Investor-owned utilities offer full 1:1 retail net metering, and Florida's 100% solar sales tax exemption and property tax exemption reduce both upfront and ongoing costs. With no state income tax, the incentive picture centers on these exemptions plus strong utility net metering.
Most Florida homeowners see payback in 8–10 years, among the fastest in the nation, thanks to high usage, strong sun, retail net metering, and the sales/property tax exemptions. Homeowners in municipal territories with reduced export credits (such as OUC) can improve returns by pairing solar with battery storage. The Sunshine State combines excellent solar production (5–5.5 peak sun hours) with high air-conditioning-driven electricity usage, so systems are sized larger (~11kW) and offset big bills. Investor-owned utilities (FPL, Duke Energy, Tampa Electric) are required to offer full 1:1 retail-rate net metering — preserved after Governor DeSantis vetoed HB 741 in 2022. Florida also exempts solar from 6% state sales tax and from property tax on the added home value. Note municipal utilities like OUC have reduced export credits for new customers. Federal ITC expired 12/31/2025 for cash/loan purchases.
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