Solar power in Kissimmee, Florida
Kissimmee Utility Authority offers net metering to its customers, making it easy for homeowners in Kissimmee to offset their entire electricity bill with solar.
Furthermore, right now the federal government is offering a solar tax credit. When you do your taxes, a large portion of the system cost — 26% in 2020, and 22% in 2021 — is instantly covered.
With all the incentives solar is a must have investment for your home in Kissimmee and it's best not to wait for these incentives to step down and for your power bill to go up.
Net Metering Broken Down
Kissimmee Utility Authority's net metering program credits excess solar generation at the retail power price.
Solar systems in Florida produce about 30% more power than elsewhere in the US, on average, and with net metering crediting you for all the power being pumped into the grid that ends up being some serious cash in your pocket.
The average cost of installing residential solar panels in Kissimmee,
Florida in 2024 is
$2.65 per watt. The average system size
in the US is 6 kilowatts, which means the average price of a solar system
in Kissimmee, FL
is $13,250.
(after claiming 26% tax credit and other rebates)
The 26% federal solar tax credit explained
If you have a federal income tax liability, 26% of the cost of your solar system can be claimed as a deduction to your taxes. This incentive is claimed when you do your taxes. In order to receive the tax credit quicker it's best to do your taxes as soon as possible after installation.
What if my tax liability is less than 26% of my systems costThere is the option to claim this incentive over several years if your tax liability is less than 26% of the system cost.
How much will solar panels on my home save me?
The answer to this question depends on your electricity usage. Generally speaking the greater your power usage the greater the potential savings from installing solar.
The average monthly usage in Florida is only 1081kWh per month however, you are most likely using a lot more than this since this average includes condos and small apartments.
The Kissimmee solar panel savings calculator below will convert your monthly power spend into power usage (in kWh's) and then work out exactly how many solar panels you need to offset your usage, how much they will cost based on the prices of local solar companies and the amount you will save. Our Florida solar savings calculator can do this because it contains a database of the electric rates charged by City of Bartow, City of Fort Meade, City of Lakeland, Florida Power & Light (FPL), Duke Energy Florida, Kissimmee Utility Authority, Orlando Utilities Comm, Peace River Electric Coop Inc, Reedy Creek Improvement Dist, Tampa Electric Co, Withlacoochee River Elec Coop
How much can solar panels save you in Kissimmee
What does the cost of a real solar system look like?
Facts about installing a 11.83kW solar system in Kissimmee, FL
This system would offset 100% of your energy usage if your typical monthly bill is $224, however your situation may vary so try our Kissimmee solar calculator to get a result tailored to you.
$21,448
Net cost of system
6 Years 11 Months
Average payback time
16,000 kWh
Annual power production
5¢/kWh
Levelized cost of solar energy
30¢/kWh
If you don't get solar
Cash flow graph based on cash purchase of this 11.83kW system
Life-time savings on this system over the next 25 years
$88,626
(Prices shown after repayments of capital)
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Solar companies in Kissimmee, FL that provide pricing through the SolarEstimate marketplace.
Average total cost of solar panel installation in Kissimmee
| System Size |
Cash purchase After 26% solar tax credit |
Financed purchase After 26% solar tax credit |
|---|---|---|
| 3kw | $6,216 | $6,713 |
| 4kw | $8,140 | $8,791 |
| 5kw | $9,990 | $10,789 |
| 6kw | $11,766 | $12,707 |
| 7kw | $13,468 | $14,545 |
| 8kw | $15,096 | $16,304 |
| 9kw | $16,650 | $17,982 |
| 10kw | $18,130 | $19,580 |
Find out what system size you need for your home
Going solar in Florida
Check out all of the ways energy providers of Florida can help you be more energy efficient and save money.
The following programs are available:
| Incentive Name | Eligibility | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Renewable Energy Tax Credit | Federal | Personal Tax Credit |
| Solar and CHP Sales Tax Exemption | State | Sales Tax Incentive |
| Property Tax Abatement for Renewable Energy Property | State | Property Tax Incentive |
| PACE Loans | State | Loan Program |
| SELF Loans | State | Loan Program |
| Net Metering | State | Net Metering |
Find your local rebates and incentives
Please keep in mind that the best source of up-to-date information on incentives are the solar installers who specialize in your area.
