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Your solar report for Satellite Beach, FL

Satellite Beach homeowners have access to premium solar resources: 5.66 peak sun hours per day. See how this translates to real dollar savings below. Your area receives an average of 5.66 peak sun hours per day.

Solar Authority Score™
71 Good

Nearby Areas

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Solar Coverage Map: Satellite Beach, FL

6 nearby locations
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Your Estimated Benefit

$1,261 /yr
High ROI Expected
Investment Grade: A+

Verified Solar Potential

Production
7,782 kWh per year (Est.)

Payback Period

8.6 Years

Time until system pays for itself

25-Year Lifetime Savings

$20,622

Estimated net profit after system costs

Fed. Tax Credit (30%)

$4,669
Money back in pocket

Available Incentives & Rebates

Residents of Satellite Beach 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: 32937
EXCELLENT Score

5.66 Peak Sun Hours / day

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Peak Sun Hours Comparison

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Bar chart comparing Satellite Beach's 5.66 peak sun hours to the national average of 4.5 hours Satellite Beach National Avg State Avg 5.66 hrs 4.50 hrs 5.62 hrs 0h 2h 4h 6h

Satellite Beach receives 26% more peak sunlight than the U.S. average, indicating excellent solar production potential.

Solar Physics Simulator

Sun path trajectory for Satellite Beach

18.2° Max Elevation
Sun path diagram showing summer vs winter trajectory in Satellite Beach East South West Summer (June) 18.2° Altitude Winter (Dec) -2.8° Altitude

In Satellite Beach, the sun is 21.0° lower in the sky during winter.
💡 Tip: Panels positioned at a 25.4° tilt will capture maximum energy year-round.

Why Solar in Satellite Beach?

Homeowners in Satellite Beach are positioned to benefit from 5.66 peak sun hours of daily sunlight. This translates to approximately $1,261 in annual electricity savings. Hurricane season waits for no one. Prepare now. Solar + battery keeps critical systems running during outages

True Cost Calculator

Average System Cost $15,564
🇺🇸 Federal Tax Credit (30%)
- $4,669
🏛️ FL Rebate
- $1,000
Your Net Cost
$9,895
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 Satellite Beach.

S&P 500 (Historical 7%) $60,981 Net Profit
Taxable
Solar Energy System $32,375 Tax-Free Gain
Winner 👑
Savings: $33,875 + Property Value: $16,000

Solar Outperforms by -47%

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 Satellite Beach solar market has 7 primary installers. Quality and warranty terms matter more than price in smaller markets.