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Solar potential in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

With 5.49 peak sun hours, Ponte Vedra Beach offers solid solar potential. Combined with current incentives, the ROI case is compelling. Your area receives an average of 5.49 peak sun hours per day.

Solar Authority Score™
70 Good

Nearby Areas

Ponte Vedra 32081 Saint Augustine 32095 Jacksonville 32256 Jacksonville Beach 32250 Jacksonville 32258 Jacksonville 32224
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Solar Coverage Map: Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

6 nearby locations
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Projected Yearly Savings

$1,211 /yr
High ROI Expected
Investment Grade: A+

Verified Solar Potential

Production
7,477 kWh per year (Est.)

Payback Period

8.6 Years

Time until system pays for itself

25-Year Lifetime Savings

$19,814

Estimated net profit after system costs

Fed. Tax Credit (30%)

$4,486
Money back in pocket

Available Incentives & Rebates

Residents of Ponte Vedra 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: 32082
EXCELLENT Score

5.49 Peak Sun Hours / day

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Peak Sun Hours Comparison

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Bar chart comparing Ponte Vedra Beach's 5.49 peak sun hours to the national average of 4.5 hours Ponte Vedra Beach National Avg State Avg 5.49 hrs 4.50 hrs 5.62 hrs 0h 2h 4h 6h

Ponte Vedra Beach receives 22% more peak sunlight than the U.S. average, indicating excellent solar production potential.

Solar Physics Simulator

Sun path trajectory for Ponte Vedra Beach

18.2° Max Elevation
Sun path diagram showing summer vs winter trajectory in Ponte Vedra Beach East South West Summer (June) 18.2° Altitude Winter (Dec) -4.3° Altitude

In Ponte Vedra Beach, the sun is 22.5° lower in the sky during winter.
💡 Tip: Panels positioned at a 27.1° tilt will capture maximum energy year-round.

Why Solar in Ponte Vedra Beach?

Our analysis of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL reveals strong solar fundamentals: 5.49 peak sun hours daily and estimated savings of $1,211/year. Hurricane season puts Florida homes at risk of prolonged outages The solution? The Sunshine State lives up to its name for solar production

True Cost Calculator

Average System Cost $14,954
🇺🇸 Federal Tax Credit (30%)
- $4,486
🏛️ FL Rebate
- $1,000
Your Net Cost
$9,468
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 Ponte Vedra Beach.

S&P 500 (Historical 7%) $60,981 Net Profit
Taxable
Solar Energy System $31,048 Tax-Free Gain
Winner 👑
Savings: $32,548 + Property Value: $16,000

Solar Outperforms by -49%

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