The Central Florida solar landscape shifted in 2026, and a lot of what homeowners “know” about going solar is now out of date. Here is a plain-language look at what is different.
The federal credit picture changed
The Section 25D residential tax credit sunset under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The Section 48E commercial credit remains available to third-party owners, which is why lease and PPA structures are now a common path for many Florida homeowners.
- Direct-purchase incentives look different than they did a few years ago.
- Third-party ownership (lease / PPA) is more common.
- Net-metering rules vary by utility and continue to evolve.
The right question is not whether solar is worth it in the abstract — it is whether solar fits this specific roof, this utility, and this household.
What to confirm before you sign
Whatever path you choose, the fundamentals are the same: confirm the installer is licensed, understand who owns the equipment, and read how net metering works with your specific utility before committing.