Switching to solar also means that there are several other ways you could potentially save money each month on your electric bill. In addition to our zero-down solar offer, there are also some tax credits and other incentives for which you may qualify.

• Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit: This is a 22% federal government solar tax credit that you may qualify for regarding your residential solar system.
• Florida Solar System Property Tax Exemption: Your home may receive a property tax exemption from the added value of a rooftop solar project saving you money on your taxes.
• Home Solar System State Sales Tax Exemption: A 6% solar system sales tax exemption could save you even more on your homes new system.
• Net Metering: Net metering is a process that gives you credit for unused solar power sent back to the power grid.
• PACE Loans: Property Assessed Clean Energy Loans (PACE) give you more financing options and may cover up to 100% of your energy efficiency improvements, including the total cost of your solar panel installation.
• Florida Solar Rights Act: The Florida Solar Rights Act protects your rights as a Florida homeowner when you install solar panels.

How much excess energy you’ll get from your solar panel system will likely depend on how many panels you and your Meraki solar energy consultant decide on your home needs and the slope and location of your roof. Total solar production levels can also vary depending on the hours of sunlight your panels will receive each day. However, since your solar installation is here in the Fort Lauderdale area, the production of your solar system could potentially be much more significant than someone who lives in another part of the country. You’re in the sunshine state, so you’re in luck!

Understanding the science and process of a solar energy system is essential. Our simple 5-step solar production process starts with the sun’s rays and goes through to the lights, switches, and electronics you turn on in your home. No matter the size, every solar power project we start follows the same process. Here’s how we harness the sun’s energy flow into clean energy for you!

1. Sunlight: Florida’s most abundant natural resource! The first step in the solar production process begins with the sun’s energy
2. Solar Panels: Each solar panel is placed in locations on your roof that have the most direct sunlight exposure
3. Inverter: Next, the DC (direct current) electricity that each solar panel generates changes to useable AC (alternating current) that will power all your homes outlets
4. Breaker Box: Once the converted AC electricity moves through the breaker box, it is pushed to the outlets in your home
5. Electricity Production: The more electricity your solar panel installation generates, the more money you may save. Extra energy produced will flow through a utility meter to enter the power grid again

Significant solar panel production depends on the total number of solar panels installed and the sun. Thankfully, Fort Lauderdale has plenty of sunlight. But even with our beautiful weather, why should you make a move to solar power now?

• Solar panels help reduce your electric bill and give you the peace of mind of energy independence
• Solar panels efficiently produce power and protect the beautiful Fort Lauderdale environment
• All the Florida sunshine may save you even more money because more time in the sun means more money in your pocket!

At Meraki Solar, our solar panel consultation and installation experts work hard to ensure that your home is optimized for solar production and that the power is back in your hands. We take pride in guiding and educating homeowners about a clean and renewable energy future. We’re committed to ensuring the best possible experience for our customers and would be honored to help you start your solar future today!

There are a number of factors that could determine the costs of your home solar panels, including the amount of energy your family uses and the total number of panels installed. There are also ways to take advantage of various solar incentives, such as the solar investment tax credit, loans, rebates, and more.

Each system we design is custom-made for your home, so there is no specific cost for solar panel installations. Our helpful and knowledgeable consultation and installation teams can help you better understand the pricing for your package once they’ve had the chance to complete a home inspection to understand the kilowatt usage required to sustain the electricity your family uses.