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A solar panel system is made up of three basic parts: solar panels, an inverter and a solar gateway. Solar panels capture the sunlight hitting your roof and convert it into electricity. A solar inverter connected to your solar panels converts this electricity into the clean energy that can power the lights and appliances in your home. The solar energy powering your home decreases the amount of energy you need to draw from the grid, lowering your electricity bill. Your solar gateway captures your system’s information and allows you to monitor your energy production through the Tesla app. Learn more about what to expect from your solar panel system.
We connect your solar system to your home’s electric panel, similar to other circuits in your house. At night, the solar system will turn off and your home will be powered by the electric grid. During this time, your electric utility’s meter will record how much energy your home is using, as it does today.
Alternatively, you can use Powerwall to store the excess solar your home generates and use this energy at night, which would enable you to achieve a self-powered home.
When the sun is shining, the power that is generated by the solar system on your roof will flow into your home’s electric panel. As your system generates more power than your home can immediately consume, your electric meter will reflect as such. Some utility meters will stand still, while bidirectional meters will spin backwards when solar energy is powering your home. Your electric bill will show zero usage during that time. During a sunny summer day, your solar panels may produce more power than your home needs. At that time, your solar system will be fully powering your home and all the excess power will flow backward through your electric meter, where it will be consumed by other houses and businesses connected to the grid. Learn more about FPL’s net metering agreements.
The cost of solar panels depends on several factors including the roof type, roof height, roof pitch, equipment, location, size of the solar panel system, any upgrades your home may need, and financing fees.
The standard system:
Price Per Watt, Site and Design Adders.
| Metal Roof | Tile/Slate Roof | *Steep Roof (8/12+) | High Roof (over 15’) | Small System (<5kW) | Landscape | Ground Mount & Flat Roof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| + $0.1 per watt | + $0.4 per watt | + $0.05 per watt | + $0.2 per watt | + $0.3 per watt | + $0.1 per watt | + $0.8 per watt |
Flat Price Adders
| Powerwall3 | Main Service Panel Upgrade 200A | Main Service Panel Upgrade 200A w/ 4-wire | Main Service Panel Upgrade 400A | SPAN Panel | Lumin Smart Panel | Backed Up 2-Pole Breaker |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First=$14,500, each add. = $11,500 | $2,500 | $3,500 | $4,000 | $7,000 | $5,000 | $500 Each |