Solar payback in Coral Springs, FL
Below: electricity rates for Coral Springs, how much sun a solar array gets here, and example payback for a few illustrative bills.
Electricity rates near Coral Springs
We use Florida Power & Light (FPL) as the likely utility for Coral Springs. Check your bill to confirm yours. Other utilities in the state are listed for comparison.
| Item | Rate |
|---|---|
| First 1000 kWh/month | $0.123/kWh |
| Over 1000 kWh/month | $0.143/kWh |
| Fixed monthly charge | $10.52 |
Source: utility rate page, read 2026-10-22.
| Item | Rate |
|---|---|
| Summer First 1000 kWh/month | $0.136/kWh |
| Summer Over 1000 kWh/month | $0.154/kWh |
| Winter First 1000 kWh/month | $0.147/kWh |
| Winter Over 1000 kWh/month | $0.172/kWh |
| Fixed monthly charge | $14.43 |
Source: utility rate page, read 2026-10-22.
| Item | Rate |
|---|---|
| First 1000 kWh/month | $0.139/kWh |
| Over 1000 kWh/month | $0.159/kWh |
| Fixed monthly charge | $13.69 |
Source: utility rate page, read 2026-10-25.
How much sun Coral Springs gets
Estimated output of 1 kW of rooftop solar, month by month, from NREL PVWatts weather data: about 1,424 kWh per year. Real output depends on your roof, shading and equipment.
| Month | kWh per kW |
|---|---|
| Jan | 111 |
| Feb | 104 |
| Mar | 135 |
| Apr | 139 |
| May | 138 |
| Jun | 114 |
| Jul | 126 |
| Aug | 118 |
| Sep | 111 |
| Oct | 123 |
| Nov | 106 |
| Dec | 100 |
Rooftop solar in Coral Springs makes about 1,424 kWh per kW a year, the 21st most of the 23 Florida cities on RayValue (they range from 1,411 to 1,535, a 9% spread). Sun varies little across Florida, so your rates and bill matter more to payback than which city you live in.
Homes in Coral Springs
- Homes (housing units)
- 47,770
- Lived in by their owner
- 60.3% of occupied homes
- Detached single-family houses
- 48.9% of homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Median value of owner-occupied homes
- $545,400
Rooftop solar is usually the homeowner's decision, and it is simplest on a house with a roof of its own. In Coral Springs, 60.3% of occupied homes are lived in by their owner and 48.9% of all homes are detached single-family houses. Condos, townhomes and apartments usually need approval from the building or association first.
Half of Coral Springs's homes were built before 1987. Panels last decades, so if your roof is near the end of its life, ask installers whether to replace it before they install.
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for Coral Springs city, read on 2026-11-02. See the Census table. Estimates have a margin of error.
Example payback in Coral Springs
These use illustrative example bills, not averages for Coral Springs. They show a solar-only system (no battery, some shading) at the likely utility's rates, with no federal tax credit. Your own numbers will differ; use the calculator for yours.
| Monthly bill | System size | Installed cost | Payback (years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 | 5.5–6.2 kW | $14,600–$21,900 | 14.5–21 (likely 17.5) |
| $200 | 11.1–12.4 kW | $29,400–$44,100 | 12.5–18 (likely 15) |
| $350 | 15 kW | $39,500–$53,500 | 11–16 (likely 13.5) |
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