Solar in University CDP (Orange County), FL
With Florida Power & Light (FPL)'s electricity at about 14.8¢ per kWh and 1,504 kWh of sun per kW, solar is worth it for a typical University CDP (Orange County) home today: about a 11.1-year payback.
- Payback, typical home
- 11.1 yrsFlorida: 10.5 yrs
- 25-year net
- $38,696after paying $22,610
- Sun
- 1,504kWh per kW per year
- Electricity
- 14.8¢18% below U.S. average
A typical University CDP (Orange County) home, by the numbers
| Utility | Florida Power & Light (FPL) |
|---|---|
| Electricity use | 1,111 kWh a month |
| Best-value system | 9.8 kW, about 23 panels, 14,736 kWh a year (111% of use) |
| Cost | $22,610 |
| First-year savings | $2,014 |
| Payback | 11.1 years |
| Exported power | 13¢/kWh (Florida Power & Light (FPL)) |
Cash purchase, no federal credit, 2.8% yearly rate increases. Run it with your own numbers.
Homes in University CDP (Orange County)
- Owner-occupied homes
- 37%
- Single-family detached
- 36%
- Median home value
- $299k
- Median year built
- 1994
- Population
- 41,902
- Solar installs, last 3 years*
- 104
Census ACS 2020–2024. *Installations in public records for this area's ZIP codes.
Installers working in University CDP (Orange County)
Companies with the most installations in University CDP (Orange County)'s ZIP codes over the last 3 years, from public records. We don't take payment for placement.
- Freedom Forever 8 installs
- Sunvena Solar 8 installs
- Current Home Solar 4 installs
- Powur 4 installs
- Affordable Solar Roof Air 3 installs
- Equity Solar 3 installs
- Sunergy Solar 3 installs
- Sunrun 3 installs
- Vision Solar 3 installs
- Windmar Home Florida 3 installs
Always verify the license and get at least three quotes. Compare quotes side by side.
Questions about solar in University CDP (Orange County)
Is solar worth it in University CDP (Orange County), FL?
For a typical home in University CDP (Orange County), solar is worth it at 2026 prices: a 9.8 kW system costs about $22,610 after state incentives, saves about $2,014 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 University CDP (Orange County)?
About 1,504 kWh per year for each kW of panels on a south-facing roof, based on PVWatts and local weather. That's 3% less than the Florida average. East- or west-facing roofs produce roughly 10–20% less.
Who is the electric utility in University CDP (Orange County)?
Most homes in University CDP (Orange County) are served by Florida Power & Light (FPL), at about 14.8¢ per kWh on average. Some areas are served by Duke Energy Florida.
How much do solar panels cost in University CDP (Orange County)?
A fair cash price is around $2.45 per watt before incentives, so about $22,610 for a 9.8 kW system. There's no federal tax credit for homeowners who buy in 2026.
Nearby
- Alafaya 11.1 yrs
- Oviedo 11.1 yrs
- Winter Springs 11 yrs
- Winter Park 12 yrs
- Casselberry 12 yrs
- Orlando 9.1 yrs
- Altamonte Springs 9 yrs
- Sanford 11.1 yrs
- All of Florida
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.