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Your solar report for Lehigh Acres, FL

Lehigh Acres homeowners have access to premium solar resources: 5.64 peak sun hours per day. See how this translates to real dollar savings below. Your area receives an average of 5.64 peak sun hours per day.

Solar Authority Score™
71 Good

Nearby Areas

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Solar Coverage Map: Lehigh Acres, FL

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Estimated Annual Savings

$1,246 /yr
High ROI Expected
Investment Grade: A+

Verified Solar Potential

Production
7,690 kWh per year (Est.)

Payback Period

8.6 Years

Time until system pays for itself

25-Year Lifetime Savings

$20,377

Estimated net profit after system costs

Fed. Tax Credit (30%)

$4,614
Money back in pocket

Available Incentives & Rebates

Residents of Lehigh Acres 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: 33936
EXCELLENT Score

5.64 Peak Sun Hours / day

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Peak Sun Hours Comparison

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Bar chart comparing Lehigh Acres's 5.64 peak sun hours to the national average of 4.5 hours Lehigh Acres National Avg State Avg 5.64 hrs 4.50 hrs 5.62 hrs 0h 2h 4h 6h

Lehigh Acres receives 25% more peak sunlight than the U.S. average, indicating excellent solar production potential.

Solar Physics Simulator

Sun path trajectory for Lehigh Acres

17.0° Max Elevation
Sun path diagram showing summer vs winter trajectory in Lehigh Acres East South West Summer (June) 17.0° Altitude Winter (Dec) -3.0° Altitude

In Lehigh Acres, the sun is 20.0° lower in the sky during winter.
💡 Tip: Panels positioned at a 24.0° tilt will capture maximum energy year-round.

Why Solar in Lehigh Acres?

With 5.64 average peak sun hours and potential savings of $1,246 annually, Lehigh Acres residents have a clear path to energy independence. Local focus: Hurricane resilience and AC savings. Hurricane season waits for no one. Prepare now.

True Cost Calculator

Average System Cost $15,379
🇺🇸 Federal Tax Credit (30%)
- $4,614
🏛️ FL Rebate
- $1,000
Your Net Cost
$9,765
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 Lehigh Acres.

S&P 500 (Historical 7%) $60,981 Net Profit
Taxable
Solar Energy System $31,973 Tax-Free Gain
Winner 👑
Savings: $33,473 + 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 Lehigh Acres solar market has 7 primary installers. Quality and warranty terms matter more than price in smaller markets.