Solar potential in
Everglades City, FL
With 5.66 peak sun hours daily, Everglades City is in the top tier for solar production. But not every roof qualifies for maximum savings. Your area receives an average of 5.66 peak sun hours per day.
Nearby Areas
Solar Coverage Map: Everglades City, FL
Annual Electricity Offset
Verified Solar Potential
Payback Period
Time until system pays for itself
25-Year Lifetime Savings
Estimated net profit after system costs
Fed. Tax Credit (30%)
Available Incentives & Rebates
Residents of Everglades City may qualify for 5 active programs.
Federal Programs (Apply to Everyone)
Inflation Reduction Act (Sec. 48E)
If you lease your system (PPA), the solar company claims this credit and passes savings to you. Valid through 2032.
Federal Residential Clean Energy Credit (ITC)
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
Net Metering
Utilities credit excess energy at the full retail rate.
Solar Sales Tax Exemption
Solar energy systems are exempt from Florida sales tax.
Property Tax Exclusion
100% of added home value from solar is exempt from property taxes.
Efficiency
Code: 341395.66 Peak Sun Hours / day
Live Solar Forecast
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Peak Sun Hours Comparison
ExcellentEverglades City receives 26% more peak sunlight than the U.S. average, indicating excellent solar production potential.
Solar Physics Simulator
Sun path trajectory for Everglades City
In Everglades City, the sun is 19.4° lower in the sky during winter.
💡 Tip: Panels positioned at a 23.3° tilt will capture maximum energy year-round.
Why Solar in Everglades City?
Our analysis of Everglades City, FL reveals strong solar fundamentals: 5.66 peak sun hours daily and estimated savings of $1,251/year. Florida's humidity drives massive AC costs year-round The solution? Solar + battery keeps critical systems running during outages
True Cost Calculator
If you had $25k... Stock Market vs. Solar
Comparing a 20-year investment in the S&P 500 versus purchasing a solar system in Everglades City.
Solar Outperforms by -47%
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 Everglades City solar market has 7 primary installers. Quality and warranty terms matter more than price in smaller markets.