Solar Installation Timeline in Florida

How long does it take to install solar panels in Florida? Timelines vary by city due to local permitting processes and utility interconnection requirements. Select your city below for a detailed breakdown.

6-12 weeks
Typical Total Timeline
full
Net Metering
15.5¢/kWh
Avg Electricity Rate
5.5h/day
Avg Sun Hours

Cities in Florida

Select your city for a detailed installation timeline including local permit processing times and utility interconnection estimates.

Miami

16¢/kWh · 5.6h sun/day

Avg bill: $180/mo · Florida Power & Light (FPL)

Orlando

15.5¢/kWh · 5.5h sun/day

Avg bill: $175/mo · Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC)

Tampa

15.8¢/kWh · 5.6h sun/day

Avg bill: $178/mo · Tampa Electric (TECO)

Jacksonville

15.2¢/kWh · 5.3h sun/day

Avg bill: $172/mo · JEA

St. Petersburg

15.5¢/kWh · 5.6h sun/day

Avg bill: $170/mo · Duke Energy Florida

Fort Lauderdale

16¢/kWh · 5.6h sun/day

Avg bill: $178/mo · Florida Power & Light (FPL)

Hialeah

16¢/kWh · 5.6h sun/day

Avg bill: $175/mo · Florida Power & Light (FPL)

Tallahassee

15¢/kWh · 5.2h sun/day

Avg bill: $165/mo · City of Tallahassee Utilities

More Solar Resources for Florida

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