Tampa · FL
Solar Companies in
Tampa, FL
Tampa homeowners pay $14,800–$21,000 for a typical 8 kW solar system in 2026. The federal 30% residential tax credit expired December 31, 2025; Florida's property tax and sales tax exemptions remain active. At Tampa Electric (TECO)'s rate of $0.129/kWh, most systems pay back in 10–14 years.
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5.3 hrs/day
Peak Sun Hours
$1,380/yr
Avg. Annual Savings
10–14 yrs
Payback Period
$14,800–$21,000
Avg. System Cost
2026 update: The 30% federal residential solar tax credit (Section 25D) expired December 31, 2025. Homeowners purchasing systems in 2026 cannot claim it. Solar leases and PPAs are the exception — the installer can still claim commercial credits and pass savings through in the monthly rate. Full 2026 ITC guide →
About Solar in Tampa
Why Tampa Homeowners Are Going Solar in 2026
Tampa's 5.3 peak sun hours per day is among the highest in the continental US, and TECO's rate increases have averaged 4–5% annually over the past five years. These two factors — high production and rising rates — make Tampa one of the strongest solar markets in the country even without the federal credit.
Key solar facts for Tampa
- 5.3 peak sun hours per day
- Tampa Electric (TECO) average rate: $0.129/kWh
- Average monthly bill: $155
- Popular system size: 8 kW
- Permit timeline: Hillsborough County solar permits typically take 1–3 weeks. Tampa has one of the faster permitting processes in Florida; HOA approval can add time in planned communities.
Active Incentives
Tampa Solar Incentives in 2026
Florida Net Metering
Net MeteringTECO credits excess solar generation at the full retail rate. Florida law requires investor-owned utilities to offer net metering to residential customers.
Value: Retail rate credit
Florida Property Tax Exemption
Property TaxFlorida exempts the added value of solar installations from property tax assessments — a meaningful benefit in a state with no income tax and rising home values.
Value: 100% exemption on added value
Florida Sales Tax Exemption
Sales TaxSolar energy equipment is exempt from Florida's 6% state sales tax, reducing upfront system cost by $900–$1,300 on a typical installation.
Value: 6% sales tax savings
Net Metering in Tampa
TECO credits excess generation at the retail rate under Florida's net metering law. Annual true-up: unused credits do not pay out as cash but roll into the next billing cycle.
Solar Leases & PPAs in Tampa
Solar leases and PPAs are common in Tampa — Florida's strong sun resource and no-state-income-tax environment make the economics attractive for third-party ownership. Most TPO offers are $0 down with a rate below your current TECO bill.
How much does solar cost in Tampa?
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