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Solar potential in Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Santa Rosa Beach homeowners have access to premium solar resources: 5.59 peak sun hours per day. See how this translates to real dollar savings below. Your area receives an average of 5.59 peak sun hours per day.

Solar Authority Score™
71 Good

Nearby Areas

Freeport 32439 Miramar Beach 32550 Inlet Beach 32461 Ebro 32437 Destin 32541 Panama City Beach 32413
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Solar Coverage Map: Santa Rosa Beach, FL

6 nearby locations
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Estimated Annual Savings

$1,240 /yr
High ROI Expected
Investment Grade: A+

Verified Solar Potential

Production
7,652 kWh per year (Est.)

Payback Period

8.6 Years

Time until system pays for itself

25-Year Lifetime Savings

$20,278

Estimated net profit after system costs

Fed. Tax Credit (30%)

$4,591
Money back in pocket

Available Incentives & Rebates

Residents of Santa Rosa 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: 32459
EXCELLENT Score

5.59 Peak Sun Hours / day

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Peak Sun Hours Comparison

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Bar chart comparing Santa Rosa Beach's 5.59 peak sun hours to the national average of 4.5 hours Santa Rosa Beach National Avg State Avg 5.59 hrs 4.50 hrs 5.62 hrs 0h 2h 4h 6h

Santa Rosa Beach receives 24% more peak sunlight than the U.S. average, indicating excellent solar production potential.

Solar Physics Simulator

Sun path trajectory for Santa Rosa Beach

14.3° Max Elevation
Sun path diagram showing summer vs winter trajectory in Santa Rosa Beach East South West Summer (June) 14.3° Altitude Winter (Dec) -8.2° Altitude

In Santa Rosa Beach, the sun is 22.5° lower in the sky during winter.
💡 Tip: Panels positioned at a 27.3° tilt will capture maximum energy year-round.

Why Solar in Santa Rosa Beach?

With 5.59 average peak sun hours and potential savings of $1,240 annually, Santa Rosa Beach 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 $15,304
🇺🇸 Federal Tax Credit (30%)
- $4,591
🏛️ FL Rebate
- $1,000
Your Net Cost
$9,713
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 Santa Rosa Beach.

S&P 500 (Historical 7%) $60,981 Net Profit
Taxable
Solar Energy System $31,810 Tax-Free Gain
Winner 👑
Savings: $33,310 + 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 Santa Rosa Beach solar market has 7 primary installers. Quality and warranty terms matter more than price in smaller markets.