Top Rated
Sunshine Solar Orlando
4.9
Price range: $$$
- NABCEP certified
- Duke Energy & OUC net metering
- Florida Building Code compliant
- 25-year panel warranty
- battery storage available
How We Evaluate Orlando Solar Companies
We evaluate Orlando solar installers based on NABCEP certification, Florida electrical contractor licensing, experience with both Duke Energy Florida and OUC interconnection, and verified customer reviews.
Orlando homeowners may be served by either Duke Energy Florida or the Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) depending on their specific location within the metro. Both utilities offer net metering programs for residential solar. Duke Energy Florida customers can also participate in Duke's SunSense program.
We verify that each installer has experience with both utility's interconnection processes, can document Florida Building Code compliance for racking systems, and can properly apply the 30% federal ITC and Florida's property tax exemption for solar systems.
Top Orlando Solar Installation Companies Compared
Central Florida Solar Pros
4.7
Price range: $$–$$$
- NABCEP certified
- FL licensed
- free energy audit
- federal ITC 30%
- financing available
Orange County Solar
4.6
Price range: $$
- NABCEP certified
- OUC interconnection
- Tesla Powerwall installer
- locally owned
- 10-year labor warranty
Florida Solar Group Orlando
4.5
Price range: $$
- NABCEP certified
- FL licensed
- ITC documentation
- commercial and residential
- flexible payment plans
Orlando, FL
Serving Greater Orlando
- Coverage across Orlando, Kissimmee, Sanford, Lake Mary, Oviedo, Winter Park, and Clermont
- Experienced with both Duke Energy Florida and OUC interconnection processes
- Orlando averages 233 sunny days per year with strong solar irradiance year-round
- Florida property tax exemption applies to residential solar systems
Why Local Matters
Contractors who know your area, your climate, and your local codes
Every contractor in our network is established locally — no out-of-state storm chasers. They know the permitting requirements, the climate challenges, and they'll be there for warranty work.
Frequently Asked Questions About Solar in Orlando FL
Does Duke Energy Florida offer net metering in Orlando?
Yes, Duke Energy Florida offers net metering for residential solar customers. Solar energy exported to the Duke grid earns a credit at Duke's retail rate. Credits carry forward monthly and are reconciled annually. Duke Energy Florida's rates have increased substantially in recent years, improving solar payback timelines for Orlando homeowners. OUC also offers standard net metering for customers within its service territory (primarily the city of Orlando proper).
What is the average cost of solar panels in Orlando FL?
A typical 7–9 kW residential solar system in Orlando costs between $18,000 and $27,000 before the federal ITC. After applying the 30% Investment Tax Credit, the net cost drops to roughly $12,600 to $18,900. Orlando homeowners see payback periods of 7 to 10 years. Florida's property tax exemption for solar systems (which prevents your assessed property tax from increasing when you add solar) further improves the investment profile.
Does Florida have any state solar incentives besides the federal ITC?
Florida offers two important incentives: (1) Property Tax Exemption for Renewable Energy Property — your property tax assessment does not increase when you add solar, even though solar adds to your home's value. (2) Sales Tax Exemption — solar panels and inverters are exempt from Florida's state sales tax. These exemptions don't provide cash, but they reduce the effective cost of solar and eliminate ongoing tax burdens. Combined with the federal 30% ITC, they make Florida a strong solar investment state.
Is battery storage worth adding to an Orlando solar system?
Yes, for Orlando homeowners battery storage provides both energy arbitrage value and storm backup capability. Duke Energy Florida and OUC both have TOU rate options where peak-hour electricity costs more — battery storage allows you to use stored solar during expensive peak hours rather than buying grid power. Florida's active hurricane season also makes backup power increasingly valuable. A 10–13 kWh battery system can power essential loads for 24–48 hours during an outage.