The 4 Best Solar Companies in Florida

• Why We Picked It: Sunrun is ideal for Florida residents looking for a wide range of financial options. The company offers four payment options to suit most customers’ budgets. However, note that the company leads with leasing offers, which will render you ineligible for the federal solar tax credit.

Homeowners can use Sunrun’s product selector tool to determine their solar system eligibility based on home size, roof type, and other external factors. Customers then begin a seven-step process which includes a site evaluation, custom system design, permit requests, and the final installation.

Sunrun offers the following four financing options:

• Full purchase: Consumers can buy their system at full cost.
• Monthly loan: Customers make monthly payments with interest.
• Monthly lease: Homeowners rent their system for as little as $0 down and a fixed monthly rate.
• Full lease: You pay for a 25-year lease up-front.

Sunrun customers can choose from two Brightbox batteries: the Tesla Powerwall and the LG Chem. These lithium-ion batteries have longer battery life and are more efficient than other battery options. In addition, both batteries come with a 10-year manufacturer warranty and have accompanying apps.

• Why We Picked It: Blue Raven Solar limits its Florida coverage to Orlando and the surrounding areas, but customers in its service area can take advantage of the company’s exclusive benefits, including solar output guarantees and 18 months of free solar power.

Blue Raven Solar analyzes your roof, current energy costs, and surrounding area. It then provides a 3D model of your finalized system including its black-on-black monocrystalline solar panels.

Although it doesn’t offer a solar loan or Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) option, Blue Raven Solar’s BluePower Plus plan includes 18 months of free solar energy. Its SmartStart program keeps payments at a fixed interest rate over five years. The company also promises to keep your energy bill costs lower than your original rates during that initial period.

Customers receive a 25-year manufacturer’s warranty on their solar panels and a two-year power production guarantee. If customers don’t receive their estimated amount of energy, the system will be upgraded at no additional charge.

• Why We Picked It: Palmetto Solar provides the most extensive customer service contact options of all the companies we reviewed for Florida. The company also offers a dedicated app to accompany its solar service. Customers have one-click access to the customer experience team via phone, email, or online chat. They can also place service or maintenance requests without speaking to a representative.

Palmetto Solar’s optional Palmetto Protect Plan, offered to both customers and non-customers, is available in the following four tiers:

• Free Plan: Real-time system monitoring, monthly consumption analysis, and service network access
• Essentials Plan: Free Plan benefits plus 24/7 monitoring, monthly system review, and prioritized customer support
• Standard Plan: Essentials Plan benefits plus annual, in-person system checkups and diagnosis along with exclusive service provider discounts
• Premium Plan: Standard Plan benefits with annual panel cleaning or one free service visit, confirmed appointments within 24 hours, and savings consultations for a battery, smart device, or electric vehicle options

Palmetto Solar offers a 25-year panel warranty and a 10-year installation warranty. It also provides a 10-year warranty for the inverter.

Palmetto offers services for diagnosing or repairing roofing issues, including roof leaks. Additional services include pest inspection and abatement services that remove any nesting birds or other damage caused by local wildlife.

• Why We Picked It: Momentum Solar tops our list of best solar companies in Florida thanks to its customer-focused installation process. The company guides new customers through the entire process, from the initial site inspection to the solar panel installation.Most notably, Momentum’s mobile app displays the listed steps in the installation process and highlights the progress in real-time. Customers can view critical dates on the events calendar and make changes to the installation schedule as needed. The app also delivers solar consumption data for their homes and provides options to connect with Momentum’s customer service department.

Momentum provides a variety of options with seven solar panel brands to choose from, including LG, Q Cells, and REC. The company considers how much power your home needs, your roof’s design, and other factors that could affect your solar panels’ efficiency before recommending the final setup of your system.

Momentum offers four solar plan choices, including purchasing, financing, or leasing options that fit most customers’ budgets. Those who purchase panels up-front or take out a loan can take advantage of the two solar incentives available in Florida and through the federal government’s ITC program.

Momentum conducts business in states that offer net-metering programs. Net-metering allows homeowners to sell excess energy their system generates and cannot use. In exchange, customers receive a credit on their utility bills and may receive a payout at the end of the year if they have accumulated enough credits.

Homeowners can also purchase a solar battery from Momentum to store excess power for use during low sunlight days, at night, or during outages.