Solar payback in Hollywood, FL
Below: electricity rates for Hollywood, how much sun a solar array gets here, and example payback for a few illustrative bills.
Electricity rates near Hollywood
We use Florida Power & Light (FPL) as the likely utility for Hollywood. 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 Hollywood gets
Estimated output of 1 kW of rooftop solar, month by month, from NREL PVWatts weather data: about 1,476 kWh per year. Real output depends on your roof, shading and equipment.
| Month | kWh per kW |
|---|---|
| Jan | 113 |
| Feb | 113 |
| Mar | 134 |
| Apr | 142 |
| May | 138 |
| Jun | 122 |
| Jul | 130 |
| Aug | 123 |
| Sep | 116 |
| Oct | 124 |
| Nov | 111 |
| Dec | 110 |
Rooftop solar in Hollywood makes about 1,476 kWh per kW a year, the 6th 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 Hollywood
- Homes (housing units)
- 72,843
- Lived in by their owner
- 58.9% of occupied homes
- Detached single-family houses
- 43.5% of homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Median value of owner-occupied homes
- $410,600
Rooftop solar is usually the homeowner's decision, and it is simplest on a house with a roof of its own. In Hollywood, 58.9% of occupied homes are lived in by their owner and 43.5% of all homes are detached single-family houses. Condos, townhomes and apartments usually need approval from the building or association first.
Half of Hollywood's homes were built before 1969. 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 Hollywood city, read on 2026-11-02. See the Census table. Estimates have a margin of error.
Example payback in Hollywood
These use illustrative example bills, not averages for Hollywood. 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 | 5.3–5.9 kW | $14,100–$21,200 | 14–20.5 (likely 17) |
| $200 | 10.7–11.9 kW | $28,300–$42,600 | 12–17.5 (likely 14.5) |
| $350 | 15 kW | $39,500–$53,500 | 11–15.5 (likely 13) |
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