OrlandoSolar Incentives 2026: Rebates, Tax Credits & Net Metering
Orlando homeowners stack the 30% federal tax credit and OUC / Duke Energy net metering. With 5.6 peak sun hours a day and bills averaging $140/month, the typical Orlando system pays back in about 7.6 years.
Solar Incentives Available in Orlando
Solar incentives in Orlando come in three layers. First, every homeowner qualifies for the 30% federal Residential Clean Energy Credit on the full installed cost, claimed on IRS Form 5695. Florida does not add a state income tax credit, so the federal credit is the main up-front incentive. Third, OUC / Duke Energy sets the local rules for crediting the solar power you export.
Orlando's municipal utility OUC has its own net metering terms that differ from the surrounding Duke Energy territory.
OUC / Duke Energy Net Metering in Orlando
OUC / Duke Energy credits excess solar generation from Orlando homes under Florida's net metering rules, at roughly ~100% of retail of the retail rate. A right-sized system can bring net annual electricity costs close to zero. See full Florida net metering rules →
How Much Do Solar Panels Cost in Orlando?
At Florida's 2026 average of $2.75/watt, a typical 8 kW system in Orlando runs about $22,000 before incentives. After the 30% federal credit, the net cost drops to roughly $15,400 — the real out-of-pocket number for most Orlando homeowners.
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