Plug-In Solar in Florida — Status: unclear
Is Plug-In Solar Legal in Florida?
No dedicated statewide plug-in solar law is identified in our tracker for Florida. That does not automatically permit or prohibit every configuration: grid-connected, zero-export, and electrically isolated off-grid systems can be treated differently. Before installing or connecting equipment, confirm current utility or interconnection rules, local code or permit requirements, property or lease conditions, outlet and electrical suitability, and the equipment listing and manufacturer instructions.
Last Updated: March 2026
Key Information
| Average Electricity Rate | 14.2¢/kWh |
| Estimated Annual Savings | $210/year |
| TOU Rate Spread | 5¢/kWh |
| Peak Sun Hours/Day | 5.3 |
| Retail Choice | none |
What You Can Do
No specific plug-in solar law. Florida has excellent solar resources and strong net metering. FPL and Duke Energy Florida offer solar programs.
What You Can't Do (Yet)
Florida utilities require interconnection agreements for grid-tied systems. No plug-in solar exemption exists.
Available Rebates & Incentives
Florida property tax exemption for residential solar systems (added value excluded from assessment). Florida sales tax exemption on solar equipment. Net metering available through FPL and Duke Energy Florida. The federal 30% ITC (Section 25D) expired December 31, 2025.
Incentive Program Links
- DSIRE — Florida Solar Incentives — Full list of Florida state and utility solar incentive programs, including property and sales tax exemptions.
Demographics (US Census 2023)
| Population | 23,372,215 |
| Total Households | 8,752,810 |
| Owner-Occupied | 7,228,661 |
| Renter-Occupied | 3,560,386 |
| Single-Family Homes | 6,118,215 |
| Apartment Units (5+) | 2,634,595 |
| Median Household Income | $74,568 |
| Median Home Value | $359,000 |
Solar Resource Data (NREL PVWatts)
| Peak Sun Hours/Day | 5.32 |
| Optimal Tilt Angle | 20° |
| Optimal Azimuth | Due South (180°) |
| Est. Annual kWh (800W system) | 1140 kWh |
| Best Solar Months | May–March–April–July–June–October |
Major Utilities
| Utility | Customers | Net Metering |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Power & Light | ~6 million customers | Yes |
| Duke Energy Florida | ~2 million customers | Yes |
| JEA | ~524,378 electric customers | Yes |
| Tampa Electric Co. | ~860,000 customers | Yes |
Explore Your Next Steps in Florida
Use these tools and guides alongside the state-specific rules above to evaluate your space, potential savings, and the right connection approach.
- Compare every state — Return to the national tracker to compare enacted laws, pending bills, and unclear jurisdictions.
- Check your FL setup readiness — Review placement, outlet, property, and state-rule questions before choosing equipment.
- Estimate savings in Florida — Use your location and setup assumptions to estimate bill savings and storage value.
- Renter Solar Rights: What You Can and Can't Do in All 50 States — Read the most relevant PlugInSolarUS article for Florida.
- Understand off-grid and grid-connected use — Separate truly off-grid or portable solar from equipment that connects to a building circuit or utility grid.