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Your solar report for Merritt Island, FL

With 5.66 peak sun hours daily, Merritt Island is in the top tier for solar production. But not every roof qualifies for maximum savings. Your area receives an average of 5.66 peak sun hours per day.

Solar Authority Score™
71 Good

Nearby Areas

Cocoa Beach 32931 Patrick Air Force Base 32925 Cocoa 32922 Rockledge 32955 Melbourne 32940 Merritt Island 32953
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Solar Coverage Map: Merritt Island, FL

6 nearby locations
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Projected Yearly Savings

$1,273 /yr
High ROI Expected
Investment Grade: A+

Verified Solar Potential

Production
7,861 kWh per year (Est.)

Payback Period

8.6 Years

Time until system pays for itself

25-Year Lifetime Savings

$20,831

Estimated net profit after system costs

Fed. Tax Credit (30%)

$4,717
Money back in pocket

Available Incentives & Rebates

Residents of Merritt Island 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: 32952
EXCELLENT Score

5.66 Peak Sun Hours / day

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Peak Sun Hours Comparison

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

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

Solar Physics Simulator

Sun path trajectory for Merritt Island

18.2° Max Elevation
Sun path diagram showing summer vs winter trajectory in Merritt Island East South West Summer (June) 18.2° Altitude Winter (Dec) -3.0° Altitude

In Merritt Island, the sun is 21.2° lower in the sky during winter.
💡 Tip: Panels positioned at a 25.5° tilt will capture maximum energy year-round.

Why Solar in Merritt Island?

Homeowners in Merritt Island are positioned to benefit from 5.66 peak sun hours of daily sunlight. This translates to approximately $1,273 in annual electricity savings. Hurricane season waits for no one. Prepare now. Modern solar systems are designed to withstand 150+ mph winds

True Cost Calculator

Average System Cost $15,722
🇺🇸 Federal Tax Credit (30%)
- $4,717
🏛️ FL Rebate
- $1,000
Your Net Cost
$10,005
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 Merritt Island.

S&P 500 (Historical 7%) $60,981 Net Profit
Taxable
Solar Energy System $32,719 Tax-Free Gain
Winner 👑
Savings: $34,219 + Property Value: $16,000

Solar Outperforms by -46%

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