OrlandoSolar Incentives 2026: Rebates, Tax Credits & Net Metering
Orlando homeowners stack the 30% federal tax credit and OUC / Duke Energy net metering. At 5.6 peak sun hours a day, a home with a $140/month bill (about 1,000 kWh) needs roughly a 7.4 kW system — 19 panels — and pays back in about 7.7 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.
How Much Solar Orlando Homes Produce
Orlando gets 5.6 peak sun hours a day, so each 1 kW of panels produces about 1,635 kWh per year here. A 7.4 kW system — the size that fits a typical $140/month OUC / Duke Energy bill — generates roughly 12,100 kWh annually, worth about $1,694 in avoided electricity in year one and more as rates rise.
OUC / Duke Energy Net Metering in Orlando
OUC / Duke Energy credits excess solar generation from Orlando homes under Florida's full retail-rate net metering (~100% of retail). 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, the 7.4 kW system most Orlando homes need runs about $20,350 before incentives. The 30% federal credit takes off $6,105 — landing the net cost near $14,245, with payback around 7.7 years.
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