Typical home: Worth it

Solar in Oakleaf Plantation, FL

With Clay Electric Cooperative's electricity at about 14.2¢ per kWh and 1,481 kWh of sun per kW, solar is worth it for a typical Oakleaf Plantation home today: about a 11.1-year payback.

Payback, typical home
11.1 yrsFlorida: 10.5 yrs
25-year net
$37,488after paying $22,805
Sun
1,481kWh per kW per year
Electricity
14.2¢21% below U.S. average

A typical Oakleaf Plantation home, by the numbers

UtilityClay Electric Cooperative
Electricity use1,220 kWh a month
Best-value system9.9 kW, about 23 panels, 14,667 kWh a year (100% of use)
Cost$22,805
First-year savings$2,069
Payback11.1 years
Exported powerFull retail net metering (Florida rule)

Cash purchase, no federal credit, 2.8% yearly rate increases. Run it with your own numbers.

Solar production per kW in Oakleaf Plantation

kWh per kW each month, south-facing at 20° tilt. PVWatts v8 with local typical-year weather.

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PeriodValue
Jan111
Feb107
Mar141
Apr143
May151
Jun128
Jul133
Aug128
Sep117
Oct121
Nov107
Dec96

Homes in Oakleaf Plantation

Owner-occupied homes
82%
Single-family detached
81%
Median home value
$351k
Median year built
2007
Population
32,070

Census ACS 2020–2024.

Installers working in Oakleaf Plantation

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Questions about solar in Oakleaf Plantation

Is solar worth it in Oakleaf Plantation, FL?

For a typical home in Oakleaf Plantation, solar is worth it at 2026 prices: a 9.9 kW system costs about $22,805 after state incentives, saves about $2,069 in year one and pays back in about 11.1 years. Enter your address for an estimate based on your roof and bill.

How much solar power does a system produce in Oakleaf Plantation?

About 1,481 kWh per year for each kW of panels on a south-facing roof, based on PVWatts and local weather. That's 4% less than the Florida average. East- or west-facing roofs produce roughly 10–20% less.

Who is the electric utility in Oakleaf Plantation?

Most homes in Oakleaf Plantation are served by Clay Electric Cooperative, at about 14.2¢ per kWh on average. Some areas are served by JEA.

How much do solar panels cost in Oakleaf Plantation?

A fair cash price is around $2.45 per watt before incentives, so about $22,805 for a 9.9 kW system. There's no federal tax credit for homeowners who buy in 2026.

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Data: PVWatts (National Laboratory of the Rockies), EIA-861 2025 adjusted to 2026, U.S. Census ACS, LBNL Tracking the Sun, state policy research as of October 2026.