Solar Energy Data for Florida
Detailed solar irradiance and production data for 9 cities in Florida. The state averages 5.0 kWh/m²/day GHI — Average solar resources.
Florida near the national average for solar energy production. Solar installations are economically viable across most of Florida, particularly where electricity rates are above the national average.
Florida Overview
- Cities with data
- 9
- Avg. GHI
- 5.0 kWh/m²/day
- Solar Rating
- Average
- Best City
- Jacksonville (5.0 kWh/m²/d)
Cities in Florida — Ranked by Solar Potential
9 cities| Rank | City | GHI (kWh/m²/d) | Peak Sun Hours | 5kW Production | Est. Annual Savings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jacksonville (pop. 949,611) | 5.0 | 5.8 | 8,468 kWh | $1,118 | 9.4 yrs |
| #2 | Orlando (pop. 307,573) | 4.88 | 5.4 | 7,869 kWh | $1,039 | 10.1 yrs |
| #3 | Tampa (pop. 399,700) | 5.04 | 5.6 | 8,132 kWh | $1,073 | 9.8 yrs |
| #4 | St. Petersburg (pop. 265,351) | 5.18 | 5.7 | 8,366 kWh | $1,104 | 9.5 yrs |
| #5 | Hialeah (pop. 224,669) | 4.9 | 5.3 | 7,782 kWh | $1,027 | 10.2 yrs |
| #6 | Fort Lauderdale (pop. 182,760) | 5.01 | 5.5 | 7,972 kWh | $1,052 | 10.0 yrs |
| #7 | Cape Coral (pop. 194,016) | 5.18 | 5.7 | 8,322 kWh | $1,099 | 9.6 yrs |
| #8 | Hollywood (pop. 153,627) | 5.02 | 5.5 | 7,986 kWh | $1,054 | 10.0 yrs |
| #9 | Tallahassee (pop. 196,169) | 4.79 | 5.3 | 7,811 kWh | $1,031 | 10.2 yrs |
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These figures are city-level averages. For your exact address in Florida, use SolarScope's Site Studio to account for roof orientation, shading, and your utility rate.