Solar Panels in Tampa, FL

Q: How many solar panels do I need in Tampa?

With 5.4 peak sun hours/day, a home using 9859 kWh/month needs about 191 panels (76.4 kW) with 400W panels.

Q: How much do solar panels cost in Tampa?

Average cost in Tampa is $2.55/watt. A 76.4 kW system costs ~$194,820 before 30% ITC, or ~$136,374 after.

Q: What is the solar payback period in Tampa?

At $0.142/kWh, solar pays back in about 8.0 years. 25-year net savings: ~$291,276.

Q: What solar incentives are available in Tampa?

Federal ITC + property + sales tax exemption. Always verify with your installer and the DSIRE database.

Tampa gets 5.4 peak sun hours/day with electricity at $0.142/kWh. Calculate panels needed, cost after 30% ITC, and payback period.

Sun Hours

5.4/day

Rate

$0.142/kWh

Cost/Watt

$2.55

Net Metering

Yes

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Monthly Usage9,859 kWh

Panels

191

System Size

76.4 kW

Annual kWh

120,468

Net Cost

$136,374

Savings/yr

$17,106

Payback

8.0 yrs

25-Yr Savings

$291,276

System Sizes in Tampa

Monthly kWh	Panels	kW	Net Cost	Savings/yr	Payback
500	10	4.0	$7,140	$896	8.0 yrs
750	15	6.0	$10,710	$1,343	8.0 yrs
1,000	20	8.0	$14,280	$1,791	8.0 yrs
1,500	29	11.6	$20,706	$2,597	8.0 yrs
2,000	39	15.6	$27,846	$3,493	8.0 yrs
2,500	49	19.6	$34,986	$4,389	8.0 yrs

Solar Guide for Tampa (2026)

Tampa at latitude 27.95°N receives 5.4 peak sun hours/day. At $0.142/kWh, solar offers solid long-term savings.

Incentives: Federal ITC + property + sales tax exemption.

NEC Solar Requirements

All installations must comply with NEC Article 690: rapid shutdown (690.12), conductor sizing at 125% (690.8), and proper grounding per NEC 250. Use our Solar Wire Size Calculator for conductor sizing.

Disclaimer: Estimates only. Consult a licensed solar installer. NEC Article 690 compliance required.