Sunprint
The short answer
Most of South Florida buys power from FPL, which credits solar kWh for kWh at the retail rate, and winter output stays well above North Florida's. The extra step is in Miami-Dade and Broward, where solar has to meet the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone rules of the Florida Building Code.
The High-Velocity Hurricane Zone
Miami-Dade County's permitting guide defines the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone as Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Palm Beach County is not part of it, even though it's usually counted as South Florida.
- Inside the zone, rooftop solar follows the code's HVHZ structural sections and its HVHZ roofing sections for every roof penetration, which is why plans need wind-load and waterproofing details.
- Mounting products used in the zone need their own Notice of Acceptance, the product approval Miami-Dade issues. Our hurricane guide explains what that covers.
- Your installer handles the engineering and permit, but ask early whether the racking they plan to use is approved for the HVHZ.
The utilities here
| Utility | Fixed monthly charge | 1,000 kWh bill | Credit for power you send out | $200 bill: savings a year with solar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FPL | $10.52; $30 minimum base bill | $133 | Retail, kWh for kWh | $1,730 to $2,000 |
| Homestead Energy Services | $12.60 | $109 | Avoided cost on true excess | $1,690 to $2,140 |
| Lake Worth Beach | $12.93 | $131 | Set by City resolution | $1,720 to $2,140 |
FPL's $30 minimum base bill sets the floor for an FPL home with solar, while Homestead and Lake Worth Beach have fixed charges of about $13. Lake Worth Beach sets its export credit by City resolution, so check the current one; Homestead pays avoided cost only on power left over after your own use.
Who serves each county
The U.S. Energy Information Administration's 2024 utility survey lists these electric utilities in each county this guide covers. Some serve only a small part of a county, so your bill is the only sure answer for your address.
- Miami-Dade
- FPL, Homestead Energy Services
- Palm Beach
- FPL, Lake Worth Beach
Source: EIA Form 861, 2024 service territory data.
Sun all year
Yearly output of 1 kW of south-facing panels in seven Florida cities, in kWh:
Source: NREL PVWatts v8 with NSRDB weather data, 1 kW of panels facing south at a 20 degree tilt, standard modules, roof mount, 14 percent system losses.
Miami isn't the sunniest city on the list over a whole year, but its winter output holds up: about 117 kWh per kW in January and 110 in December, against 106 and 92 in Jacksonville. Fort Myers and Tampa are close to Miami in winter. With almost no heating season, a South Florida bill is mostly air conditioning, which lines up with the sunny months.
Local rebates
The City of Boynton Beach's Energy Edge program offers a $1,500 solar rebate to building owners within city limits, first come until the funds run out. The federal 30 percent home solar credit ended for systems finished after December 31, 2025; our incentives guide covers what's left statewide.
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Common questions
Which utility serves South Florida?
FPL serves most of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Homestead Energy Services serves the City of Homestead and Lake Worth Beach Utilities serves Lake Worth Beach. Your bill names your utility.
What is the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone?
It is the part of the Florida Building Code with stricter structural and roofing rules for Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Rooftop solar there follows those sections, and mounting products need a Notice of Acceptance from Miami-Dade.
Is Palm Beach County in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone?
No. Miami-Dade County's permitting guide defines the zone as Miami-Dade and Broward counties only.
How much does 1 kW of solar make in Miami?
About 1,552 kWh a year for south-facing panels at a 20 degree tilt, in NREL's PVWatts model. Winter output stays near 110 to 117 kWh per kW a month in December and January.
Is there a solar rebate in South Florida?
The City of Boynton Beach offers a $1,500 Energy Edge solar rebate to building owners within city limits, while funds last. The federal 30 percent credit for home systems ended for systems finished after December 31, 2025.
Related guides
- Solar for FPL customers
- Solar for Homestead Energy Services customers
- Solar for Lake Worth Beach customers
- Solar panels and hurricanes in Florida
- Solar on tile and metal roofs in Florida
- Can my HOA block solar in Florida?
Savings are modeled from each utility's rate for a system covering 75 to 95 percent of a year's use; your roof, usage and equipment will change them. Sources: Miami-Dade County, solar PV permitting and plan submittal requirements (PDF) · Florida PSC comparative rate statistics, December 31, 2025 (PDF) · FPL residential rates, January 2026 (PDF) · NREL PVWatts v8 (NSRDB weather data), queried October 2026 · NOAA NCEI U.S. climate normals, 1991 to 2020 · City of Boynton Beach, Energy Edge rebate program · U.S. EIA Form 861, 2024 service territory data · Florida Statutes 163.04. Reviewed October 2026.
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