Solar panel cost in Brandon, FL (2026)
A typical Brandon home needs about a 9.5 kW system (~24 panels), costing roughly $24,700 upfront. The 30% federal credit ended for purchases on Dec 31, 2025 (a lease/PPA can still pass it through). At 4.94 peak sun hours and Florida's 14.5¢/kWh rate, it pays back in about 12.4 years and saves an estimated $42,744 over 25 years.
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| Annual electricity use | 13,655 kWh |
| Annual solar production | 13,704 kWh |
| Gross system cost | $24,700 |
| Federal tax credit (purchase) | Ended Dec 2025 |
| State / local incentives | — |
| 30% via lease/PPA instead | ~$7,410 value |
| CO₂ avoided per year | 4.8 tons (~79 trees) |
Estimates only — not a quote or financial advice. See our methodology.
What makes Brandon different
Brandon (population ~103,483) gets 4.94 peak sun hours per day — that's 10% less sunny than the Florida average of 5.5. Slightly less local sunlight means panels produce a touch less than the state average, so sizing and orientation matter. Electricity rates, net metering, and incentives are set at the Florida level: residents pay about 14.5¢/kWh, and full retail net metering + sales/property tax exemption.
| City peak sun hours | 4.94 hrs/day |
| Recommended system size | 9.5 kW (~24 panels) |
| Installed price per watt | $3/W |
| Gross system cost | $24,700 |
| Federal tax credit (purchase) | Ended Dec 31, 2025 |
| State / local incentives | — |
| Net cash cost | $24,700 |
| 30% credit via lease/PPA | ~$7,410 value |
| Annual energy produced | 13,704 kWh |
| Estimated year-1 savings | $1,984 |
| Payback period | 12.4 years |
| 25-year net savings | $42,744 |
| CO₂ avoided per year | 4.8 tons (~79 trees) |
Compare with the Florida state average (8.5 kW, $22,100 net, 11.2-yr payback). Modeled estimates, June 2026 — not a quote. See methodology.
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