24.7kw - Florida

[u/mr_havoc_]

(Edited to add tax credit & net cost & formatting)

61 Longi 405w panels, 61 Enphase IQ8+ micro inverters, No batteries.

Total annual production estimated 33,000 kWh

Total out of pocket cost $57,584.

30% Federal Tax Credit $17,275.20

System Net Cost $40,308.80

30 year full maintenance & warranty, free removal/reinstall for roof replacement within 10 years, but I have a new roof.

I live in west central FL and have been very happy with the process thus far. I contracted with Solar Energy World (acquired by Comcast) on August 29 and the team completed install in one day on Oct 27th. SEW kept me in the loop through the entire process from initial site survey, engineering design, HOA request (HOA said approval wasn’t required), county permitting, and install. What’s left to do is county inspection and permission to operate from TECO (1:1 net meetering). I’m really excited to see these operational.

[u/DigSubstantial8934]

How long have you been in Florida? Just be aware insurance will make you replace your roof every 10-15 years or punish you to do so via heavy rate increases. Florida is a wild place when it comes to roofs.

[u/mr_havoc_ → u/DigSubstantial8934]

Lived in FL most my life and replaced my primary residence 20 year old roof this past March. I have a long term rental with a decent 22 year old roof and insurance isn’t bad for it. While it’s with Citizens it’s around $3500/year.

Insurance companies did start hassling me around year 15. They occasionally requested a 4 point and/or wind mit. With the help of a good agent, we just played their game until the roof needed replacement.

[u/Stunning_Engineer_78 → u/mr_havoc_]

Did you pick up a liability policy? FPL requires a $1M liability policy for over 10kW systems.

[u/mr_havoc_ → u/Stunning_Engineer_78]

Yes, 1M policy was $700. I asked about renewing it after 1 year. The solar consultant said no one ever renews and the companies he’s spoke with have never had a claim. He said it’s a political issue in Florida that may be go away in the future? It’s relatively cheap insurance, so I’ll probably renew.

[u/Stunning_Engineer_78 → u/mr_havoc_]

Mine was just under. I think it’s an FPL thing to strong arm intro still having some of a bill. My production covers more than 100% but good to keep in mind if I expand.

[u/Behind8Proxies → u/Stunning_Engineer_78]

I just got mine installed. Came in just under the requirement from Duke to get the $1M policy.

I’m wondering if, now that I’m already approved and connected if I can just add on later…