I believe the main reason for the relatively low number of solar installations is the low cost of electricity in FL. This can lead to an actual, or perceived, long payback period. Other factors might be the concern about potential damage during the relatively infrequent tropical storms in this area along with the additional costs associated with removal and reinstallation with a reroofing.
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Originally Posted by Dotneko
We installed 175 solar panels on the 200 ft long barn roof on our farm in Massachusetts in 2014 or so. With SRECs included, our entire energy needs were met with money coming in to us. 8 year payback. We were able to convert our oil furnace to electric. Our typical February electric bill (before converting the house) was $2500.00. Granted, we had a large horse farm with 70X200ft indoor riding arena, apartment and heated barn. But solar was a huge saving for us!
If we had 3phase on the street, we would have done more and sold back to the grid.
This was with the panels covered by snow about 3 months a year. I dont understand why there wasnt a trickle charge melting the snow to allow continuous daily production.
There were only a certain number of net metering setups allowed yearly.
Hail didnt happen often in MA, but I still dont know why we dont have more panels here in FL.
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