To encourage homeowners to adopt renewable energy sources, Florida has approved many solar programs and solar incentives for those seeking to go green. These solar incentives come in the form of tax benefits, solar buyback programs, solar rebates, flexible financing options, and more! With Meraki Solar, you can be sure you are getting the best quality solar panels at the best possible price. To help you understand how they do it, here are a few of the top financial incentives available to Florida homeowners. 

• [Federal Solar Tax Credit]: The Federal Solar Tax Credit provides solar owners a 30% tax credit on the cost of their solar panel system!
• [Florida Net Metering Program]: Net Metering allows homeowners to sell their extra solar energy back to the Florida solar grid for Solar Energy Renewable Credits (SRECs). These credits can be used to further reduce your monthly energy costs. 
• [Property Tax Exemption]: In Florida, solar panels are exempt from property taxes. So even though your solar panel system may increase the value of your home, you won’t have to pay any additional taxes on your solar investment!
• [Sales Tax Exemption]: In Florida, solar panels are also exempt from sales tax. This is an automatic 6% discount on solar panel installation, compared to neighboring states!
• [Zero-Down Solar]: Meraki Solar offers the unique opportunity to go solar for zero-down up front costs in Cape Coral, FL. So you can enjoy all of the benefits of solar, without paying anything out of pocket to get started!

These are just a few of the top solar incentives that you can take advantage of as a Florida homeowner. Meraki Solar takes the time to understand your wants & needs to help you go solar at the best possible price! Since Meraki Solar does not provide professional tax advice and everyone’s situation is slightly different, it is strongly recommended you consult with a tax professional to determine which incentives you and your home qualify for.

As you travel along your path to solar, it’s common to consider how many solar panels you will need for your home, or how much energy solar systems produce. 

The common solar system size ranges from 3kW to 10kW but can be smaller or larger depending on your needs. A single solar panel can produce up to 400 watts per hour, or 3.2kW per day (assuming an 8-hour sunlight day), which can be enough to power most laptops, smartphones, & televisions. That’s a lot of power from one solar panel! So when determining how many solar panels you might need, the next logical question is how much electricity do you need?

The best way to calculate your home’s energy needs is to look at your electric bill. Electricity is measured in Kilowatts (kW), so your utility company will provide you with the data to see how many Kw you use per month. To get a full understanding of your home’s energy needs, it is important to review your last 12 months of energy usage to see how your home’s electricity demands change with the seasons. In Florida, many homes tend to use more energy in the summer months as they cool their homes from the Florida heat. 

Fortunately, you don’t have to go through this process alone, or spend too much time digging through old electric bills to determine how many solar panels you will need. Meraki’s team of solar experts can do a full evaluation of your home’s solar potential and energy needs, for you! Going solar should be an enjoyable experience. Whether you wish to deep dive into math with a solar energy expert or spend more time on the design of your solar system, a Meraki solar consultant can help you understand your options and install the perfect solar panel system for your wants & needs. Get started today to see how much energy your home could produce by harnessing the power of the sun in Niceville, FL!

Solar power production may seem like pure magic at first glance. The sun, somehow, can make electricity and send it to your outlets to power the TV and charge your phone? It is quite incredible, but not magic. Although every solar panel system is slightly different to meet the needs of your home, the process of solar energy production remains the same, at its core. To explain the incredible process of how a solar panel turns sunlight into usable electricity, here is a 5-step guide to how solar works.

1. Act 1: The Sun: The powerful Florida sun shines its rays directly onto your solar panels. When installed at the right angle, your solar panels can receive the maximum amount of sunlight, given the location of your home. 
2. Act II: The PV Effect: Every solar panel contains thousands of photovoltaic (PV) cells which capture this sunlight and transform it into direct current (DC) electricity through a process known as the photovoltaic (PV) effect.  Although DC electricity is not able to be used by your home safely, it is an important and crucial step in the solar production process. 
3. Act III: AC->DC: The solar inverter is responsible for transforming the DC electricity energy into alternating current (AC) electricity. This AC electricity is a safe form of energy for your home to use. 
4. Act IV: The Electric Gatekeeper: The Fuse Box distributes this AC energy throughout your house to power your outlets & appliances, in the right quantities, acting as the electric gatekeeper for your home. Making sure no outlet gets too much, or too little, electricity, to keep your home running smoothly. 
5. Act V: Net Metering: Net Energy Metering (NEM) is a process that keeps record of how much electricity your solar panels produce and how much electricity your home uses. This recordkeeping can help you receive compensation for how much energy your home sends to the Florida solar grid. 

With all of these processes in place and working in harmony, your Niceville FL solar panels harness the power of the sun and generate clean & renewable electricity. Allowing you to power your home as normal, but at a cheaper rate, while producing less harmful greenhouse gasses in the process. Get started with your solar production process today with a free solar quote from Meraki Solar!

With electricity prices rising across the US and Florida offering such abundant sunlight, solar panels are worth it for most homeowners in Niceville, FL. 

Solar power proves to be a worthwhile investment for those wishing to do their part to contribute to a more sustainable future for our planet. Solar power is a clean form of energy production, meaning the process of creating this electricity produces less harmful greenhouse gasses and pollutants. Adopting solar energy can help to improve air quality, water quality, and the environment for wildlife and humans. As fellow Floridians, we love our state and the natural beauty it provides. Doing our part to contribute to a greener future is one of many reasons solar panels are worth it in Florida. 

From a financial standpoint, solar panels also prove to be worth it. In Florida, solar installations could pay for themselves in 6-8 years! That equates to a 100% ROI in less than 10 years and pure solar savings after that. Given solar panels can last 30+ years, that can add up to huge savings over the lifetime of your solar panel system. Working with Meraki solar can help you reduce the time it takes for your solar installation to pay for itself. Understanding your solar incentives and getting the best possible price on your solar panel installation can help you increase your solar savings! Explore all of your solar options today to see if solar is worth it for you!

Fortunately, the total cost of solar has decreased 43% in the last 10 years and is now more affordable than ever for Florida homeowners. With Meraki, your solar panel system is custom designed to fit the needs of your home & your energy demands. Meaning, the price of solar for your situation, might be different than your neighbors. However, to help guide you to a better understanding of the cost of solar panels in Niceville, FL, there are 3 main factors that can dictate your costs; Your solar system size (or how many panels you have), the type of panels that comprise your solar panel system, and the amount of Florida solar incentives you qualify for. 

The best way to understand these factors for your situation is to get a full solar evaluation from the experts at Meraki. This will help you see how many solar panels you will need to meet your energy needs, which type of panels are best for your home, and how much you can save with Florida solar incentives. In just a few minutes you can start your free solar quote and find out the true cost of solar panels in Niceville, FL!