Solar panels in Palm Beach, FL
See what solar and battery backup could save your Palm Beach home on FPL's rates, with full-retail net metering and $0-down options. Free, no-obligation quotes from installers serving Palm Beach County.
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By the FL Solar Deals Editorial Team · Updated October 2026 · How we research
Quick answer
Is solar worth it in Palm Beach, FL?
For many homes, yes. With a $200 monthly FPL bill, we estimate a 9.6 kW system costs about $25,900 and pays for itself in about 12.9 years, because FPL credits exported solar at the full retail rate. Panels in Palm Beach produce roughly 1,530 kWh per kW each year on an unshaded, south-facing roof.
How much does solar cost and save in Palm Beach?
- Electric utility
- FPL
- County
- Palm Beach County
- Population (2020)
- about 9,200
- Solar output per kW
- ~1,530 kWh/year
- System for a $200/mo bill
- ~9.6 kW (24 panels)
- Typical FPL rate
- ~13.7¢/kWh
- Est. cost / payback
- $25,900 / ~12.9 yrs
- 25-year savings
- $64,300
Estimates for a cash purchase on an unshaded, south-facing roof with a $200 monthly bill. Your roof and rate plan will change the numbers. How we estimate
What would a solar estimate look like for a Palm Beach home?
Estimates for Palm Beach homes at four common bill sizes. Bigger bills need bigger systems that cost more up front, but payback stays about the same, because every kWh the panels make is credited at FPL's full rate. Homes that use more than 1,000 kWh a month pay a higher rate on the extra, so they often do a little better than shown.
| Monthly bill | System size | Panels | Roof space | Cost | Payback |
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| $150/mo | 6.8 kW | 17 | ~360 sq ft | $18,400 | 12.9 yrs |
| $200/mo | 9.6 kW | 24 | ~500 sq ft | $25,900 | 12.9 yrs |
| $300/mo | 15.2 kW | 38 | ~800 sq ft | $41,000 | 12.9 yrs |
| $400/mo | 20.8 kW | 52 | ~1,090 sq ft | $56,200 | 12.9 yrs |
How does solar work with FPL in Palm Beach?
The Town of Palm Beach is burying its FPL power lines town-wide, and rooftop solar on a home can need Architectural Commission review.
Most homes in Palm Beach get their electricity from Florida Power & Light (FPL). FPL net meters under the Florida PSC's rule: power your panels send to the grid comes back as a kWh credit at the full retail rate, credits roll forward for up to 12 months, and anything left at year-end is paid out at only a few cents per kWh. So the best Palm Beach systems are sized to cover a year of use, not more. See the full FPL solar guide.
Solar can't take your bill below FPL's monthly minimum of about $30.
These estimates apply to homes with mailing addresses in Palm Beach, including ZIP code 33480.
Compare solar across nearby towns on the Palm Beach County solar page.
Is your Palm Beach home a good fit?
About 84% of homes in Palm Beach are owner-occupied, and the median owner-occupied home is valued at $2 million or more, compared with 68% and $359,000 statewide, according to the U.S. Census Bureau (2020-2024 estimates).
- You own the home. Rooftop solar requires owning the roof.
- Your roof gets sun for most of the day on its south, west or east side, without heavy tree shade.
- Your roof has years of life left. Replacing an aging shingle or tile roof before installing saves a removal and reinstall fee later.
- Your FPL bill is regularly over about $150 a month, or you're adding an EV or a pool pump.
Not sure? A specialist can check satellite imagery of your Palm Beach roof as part of your free quote.
How do I choose a solar company in Palm Beach?
Check these before you sign with any solar company serving Palm Beach:
- A Florida contractor license. Look up the company's license on the Florida DBPR license search and make sure it's active.
- Permits and utility paperwork included. The price should cover the permit with the Town of Palm Beach or Palm Beach County, inspections and the FPL net metering application.
- Two or three quotes compared on price per watt, equipment and warranties. Our solar quote checker flags high prices and other red flags, and our guide to choosing a solar company covers the rest.
Or request a free quote for your Palm Beach home from one of our trusted Florida partners.
Can I add hurricane battery backup to solar in Palm Beach?
Yes. A battery stores your solar power and keeps chosen circuits running when the FPL grid goes down, which standard solar alone can't do: grid-tied panels shut off in an outage. After a storm, the panels recharge the battery each sunny day until the grid comes back. One 13.5 kWh battery runs about $13,000 installed at recent South Florida prices, with no utility or state rebate.
One battery usually covers essentials; running central air usually takes two or more. Because FPL already credits exported solar at the full rate, a battery's value is backup, not a lower bill. See solar battery backup for hurricanes.
What permits and paperwork does solar need in Palm Beach?
- The Town of Palm Beach has been burying its power lines since 2017, in a project estimated to cost up to $150 million. In the latest update, work was complete in 11 of 15 zones, and the final phase was is expected in late 2027 after FPL redesigned it.
- Rooftop solar on a Palm Beach home can go before the town's Architectural Commission (ARCOM). In late 2024, ARCOM reviewed an application for solar panels on the roof of an existing two-story house on North Ocean Way.
- Palm Beach limits construction by season: a 2025 ordinance ended Saturday construction during the winter season, bars workers before 7:30 a.m. on weekdays and stops construction from December 24 through January 1.
- A standby generator in Palm Beach needs a town permit and a screening wall, which is one reason some owners consider a battery instead.
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Building permit
Your installer applies to the Town of Palm Beach or Palm Beach County for the permit, with plans designed to Florida Building Code wind loads, and an inspector checks the finished work. Since July 2025, state law lets a private provider review residential solar and battery plans, with a decision due within 5 business days.
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FPL net metering application
Your installer applies to FPL to connect the system. Most home systems are Tier 1 (up to 10 kW), with no application fee.
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Meter swap and permission to operate
After the final inspection, FPL installs a net meter and gives permission to turn the system on.
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Property tax
Florida law keeps the value solar adds out of your home's assessment. If you're unsure whether anything needs to be filed, ask the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser.
Local sources: Palm Beach Civic Association: Town-wide utility burial nears finish; Palm Beach Civic Association: Final utility burial contract approved; Town of Palm Beach: ARCOM agenda item ARC-24-0093 (Nov. 2024); FPL: Communities served (tariff section 7); Town of Palm Beach: Construction and landscaping working hours; Town of Palm Beach: Generator information
How much could solar save your Palm Beach home?
Get an instant solar estimate for your Palm Beach home: enter your bill to see a system size, cost, payback and what battery backup adds.
Your estimate
- System size
- 9.6 kW
- about 24 panels
- Yearly production
- 14,688 kWh
- vs. about 14,891 kWh used
- First-year savings
- $2,012
- about $168/month
- Payback
- 12.9 years
- $64,300 saved over 25 years
| Estimated costNo Florida state or utility rebate applies; sales tax is already exempt. | $25,900 |
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Planning estimate only, not a quote. Assumes a south-facing roof, a cash purchase and a system sized to cover up to a year of use. Real numbers depend on your roof, equipment and rate plan. How we estimate
How it works
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Enter your ZIP
We confirm your home is in Florida and which utility serves it.
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Answer a few questions
Your typical electric bill, your roof and how you'd like to pay. It takes about two minutes.
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Talk to a local specialist
A Florida installer models your real savings from your bills and roof, with battery backup if you want it. You decide what happens next.
Where else near Palm Beach can you get solar quotes?
What should Palm Beach homeowners know before going solar?
Palm Beach solar FAQ
Who is the electric utility in Palm Beach, FL?
Most homes in Palm Beach are served by Florida Power & Light (FPL). Some addresses near town edges may be on a city-owned utility or an electric co-op, so check the name on your bill.
Are there solar rebates in Palm Beach?
Not from the state or FPL. What Palm Beach homeowners do get is full-retail net metering from FPL, no sales tax on solar equipment, and no property tax on the value solar adds to the home. The 30% federal homeowner credit ended after 2025.
How much do solar panels cost in Palm Beach?
For a home with a $200 monthly bill, we estimate a 9.6 kW system at about $25,900, which pays for itself in about 12.9 yrs. A lease can bring the upfront cost to $0. Try the solar savings calculator, or get a free quote for real numbers on your Palm Beach home.
How much electricity do solar panels produce in Palm Beach?
About 1,530 kWh per year for each kW of panels on an unshaded, south-facing roof, so a 9.6 kW system would make roughly 14,688 kWh a year. Shade, roof direction and pitch can lower that.
Will solar keep my power on during a hurricane in Palm Beach?
Only with a battery. Grid-tied panels shut off when the FPL grid goes down, for the safety of line crews; a battery keeps chosen circuits running and the panels recharge it each sunny day.
Can my HOA in Palm Beach stop me from going solar?
No. Florida law bars HOAs and deed restrictions from prohibiting solar panels. The association can choose where on the roof they go, as long as the spot faces south or within 45° east or west of due south and doesn't keep them from working well.
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