Skip to content
Solar Background
Live Data Analysis

Solar potential in Inlet Beach, FL

Exceptional solar conditions detected. Inlet Beach receives 5.54 hours of peak sunlight—well above national average. One factor determines if you can capitalize. Your area receives an average of 5.54 peak sun hours per day.

Solar Authority Score™
71 Good

Nearby Areas

Panama City Beach 32413 Santa Rosa Beach 32459 Ebro 32437 Freeport 32439 Panama City Beach 32407 Miramar Beach 32550
📍

Solar Coverage Map: Inlet Beach, FL

6 nearby locations
Loading map...

Potential Annual Value

$1,228 /yr
High ROI Expected
Investment Grade: A+

Verified Solar Potential

Production
7,582 kWh per year (Est.)

Payback Period

8.6 Years

Time until system pays for itself

25-Year Lifetime Savings

$20,093

Estimated net profit after system costs

Fed. Tax Credit (30%)

$4,549
Money back in pocket

Available Incentives & Rebates

Residents of Inlet 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: 32461
EXCELLENT Score

5.54 Peak Sun Hours / day

Live Solar Forecast

Loading...
Production Efficiency --%

Fetching satellite data for Inlet Beach...

Peak Sun Hours Comparison

Excellent
Bar chart comparing Inlet Beach's 5.54 peak sun hours to the national average of 4.5 hours Inlet Beach National Avg State Avg 5.54 hrs 4.50 hrs 5.62 hrs 0h 2h 4h 6h

Inlet Beach receives 23% more peak sunlight than the U.S. average, indicating excellent solar production potential.

Solar Physics Simulator

Sun path trajectory for Inlet Beach

14.4° Max Elevation
Sun path diagram showing summer vs winter trajectory in Inlet Beach East South West Summer (June) 14.4° Altitude Winter (Dec) -8.0° Altitude

In Inlet Beach, the sun is 22.4° lower in the sky during winter.
💡 Tip: Panels positioned at a 27.3° tilt will capture maximum energy year-round.

Why Solar in Inlet Beach?

Homeowners in Inlet Beach are positioned to benefit from 5.54 peak sun hours of daily sunlight. This translates to approximately $1,228 in annual electricity savings. Hurricane season waits for no one. Prepare now. Solar + battery keeps critical systems running during outages

True Cost Calculator

Average System Cost $15,164
🇺🇸 Federal Tax Credit (30%)
- $4,549
🏛️ FL Rebate
- $1,000
Your Net Cost
$9,615
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 Inlet Beach.

S&P 500 (Historical 7%) $60,981 Net Profit
Taxable
Solar Energy System $31,505 Tax-Free Gain
Winner 👑
Savings: $33,005 + 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 Inlet Beach solar market has 7 primary installers. Quality and warranty terms matter more than price in smaller markets.