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Your solar report for Bagdad, FL

With 5.33 peak sun hours, Bagdad offers solid solar potential. Combined with current incentives, the ROI case is compelling. Your area receives an average of 5.33 peak sun hours per day.

Solar Authority Score™
69 Moderate

Nearby Areas

Milton 32583 Milton 32571 Pensacola 32504 Pensacola 32514 Gulf Breeze 32563 Navarre 32566
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Solar Coverage Map: Bagdad, FL

6 nearby locations
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Potential Annual Value

$1,190 /yr
High ROI Expected
Investment Grade: A+

Verified Solar Potential

Production
7,348 kWh per year (Est.)

Payback Period

8.6 Years

Time until system pays for itself

25-Year Lifetime Savings

$19,472

Estimated net profit after system costs

Fed. Tax Credit (30%)

$4,409
Money back in pocket

Available Incentives & Rebates

Residents of Bagdad 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: 32530
EXCELLENT Score

5.33 Peak Sun Hours / day

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Peak Sun Hours Comparison

Above Avg
Bar chart comparing Bagdad's 5.33 peak sun hours to the national average of 4.5 hours Bagdad National Avg State Avg 5.33 hrs 4.50 hrs 5.62 hrs 0h 2h 4h 6h

Bagdad receives 18% more peak sunlight than the U.S. average, indicating excellent solar production potential.

Solar Physics Simulator

Sun path trajectory for Bagdad

13.7° Max Elevation
Sun path diagram showing summer vs winter trajectory in Bagdad East South West Summer (June) 13.7° Altitude Winter (Dec) -8.9° Altitude

In Bagdad, the sun is 22.6° lower in the sky during winter.
💡 Tip: Panels positioned at a 27.5° tilt will capture maximum energy year-round.

Why Solar in Bagdad?

Our analysis of Bagdad, FL reveals strong solar fundamentals: 5.33 peak sun hours daily and estimated savings of $1,190/year. Florida's humidity drives massive AC costs year-round The solution? Modern solar systems are designed to withstand 150+ mph winds

True Cost Calculator

Average System Cost $14,696
🇺🇸 Federal Tax Credit (30%)
- $4,409
🏛️ FL Rebate
- $1,000
Your Net Cost
$9,287
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 Bagdad.

S&P 500 (Historical 7%) $60,981 Net Profit
Taxable
Solar Energy System $30,485 Tax-Free Gain
Winner 👑
Savings: $31,985 + Property Value: $16,000

Solar Outperforms by -50%

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