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Solar analysis: Hurlburt Field, FL

Hurlburt Field's 5.46 daily peak sun hours put it in a favorable position for solar. The question isn't if, but how much you can save. Your area receives an average of 5.46 peak sun hours per day.

Solar Authority Score™
70 Good

Nearby Areas

Mary Esther 32569 Fort Walton Beach 32548 Fort Walton Beach 32547 Shalimar 32579 Navarre 32566 Valparaiso 32580
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Solar Coverage Map: Hurlburt Field, FL

6 nearby locations
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Estimated Annual Savings

$1,225 /yr
High ROI Expected
Investment Grade: A+

Verified Solar Potential

Production
7,563 kWh per year (Est.)

Payback Period

8.6 Years

Time until system pays for itself

25-Year Lifetime Savings

$20,041

Estimated net profit after system costs

Fed. Tax Credit (30%)

$4,538
Money back in pocket

Available Incentives & Rebates

Residents of Hurlburt Field may qualify for 5 active programs.

Federal Programs (Apply to Everyone)

Warning: 2026 Cliff
Inflation Reduction Act (Sec. 48E)
Benefit Value Pass-through Savings

If you lease your system (PPA), the solar company claims this credit and passes savings to you. Valid through 2032.

Warning: 2026 Cliff
Federal Residential Clean Energy Credit (ITC)
Benefit Value 30% (Expiring 2025)

30% Tax Credit for systems installed by Dec 31, 2025. CRITICAL: For 2026, this credit is set to expire for homeowner-owned systems unless extended. Leases (Third-Party) still qualify under Sec. 48E.

FL State Incentives

1:1 Credit
Net Metering

Utilities credit excess energy at the full retail rate.

6% Savings
Solar Sales Tax Exemption

Solar energy systems are exempt from Florida sales tax.

100% Exemption
Property Tax Exclusion

100% of added home value from solar is exempt from property taxes.

Efficiency

Code: 32544
EXCELLENT Score

5.46 Peak Sun Hours / day

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Peak Sun Hours Comparison

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Bar chart comparing Hurlburt Field's 5.46 peak sun hours to the national average of 4.5 hours Hurlburt Field National Avg State Avg 5.46 hrs 4.50 hrs 5.62 hrs 0h 2h 4h 6h

Hurlburt Field receives 21% more peak sunlight than the U.S. average, indicating excellent solar production potential.

Solar Physics Simulator

Sun path trajectory for Hurlburt Field

13.9° Max Elevation
Sun path diagram showing summer vs winter trajectory in Hurlburt Field East South West Summer (June) 13.9° Altitude Winter (Dec) -8.6° Altitude

In Hurlburt Field, the sun is 22.5° lower in the sky during winter.
💡 Tip: Panels positioned at a 27.4° tilt will capture maximum energy year-round.

Why Solar in Hurlburt Field?

Homeowners in Hurlburt Field are positioned to benefit from 5.46 peak sun hours of daily sunlight. This translates to approximately $1,225 in annual electricity savings. Hurricane season waits for no one. Prepare now. The Sunshine State lives up to its name for solar production

True Cost Calculator

Average System Cost $15,125
🇺🇸 Federal Tax Credit (30%)
- $4,538
🏛️ FL Rebate
- $1,000
Your Net Cost
$9,588
Financial Showdown

If you had $25k... Stock Market vs. Solar

Comparing a 20-year investment in the S&P 500 versus purchasing a solar system in Hurlburt Field.

S&P 500 (Historical 7%) $60,981 Net Profit
Taxable
Solar Energy System $31,421 Tax-Free Gain
Winner 👑
Savings: $32,921 + Property Value: $16,000

Solar Outperforms by -48%

Unlike stock market gains which are taxed at ~15-20%, the money you save on electricity is 100% tax-free. Plus, solar increases your home's resale value immediately.

The Hurlburt Field solar market has 7 primary installers. Quality and warranty terms matter more than price in smaller markets.