Solar panels in Coral Springs, FL
Roofs in Coral Springs get about 1,792 hours of usable sunlight a year — more than 82% of the cities we've measured. Here's what that means in cost, savings and payback, using real rooftop data rather than a national average.
Check your specific roof in Coral Springs → City averages are a starting point; your own roof's size, pitch and shading change the answer a lot.
What a typical Coral Springs solar system costs
A 18-panel system (7.2 kW) is about right for an average Coral Springs home using 10,800 kWh a year. It would produce roughly 10,967 kWh annually and offset 100% of that usage.
| System | Size | kWh/yr | Net cost | Saves/yr | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 panels | 3.2 kW | 4,874 | $6,384 | $746 | 8.6 yrs |
| 12 panels | 4.8 kW | 7,311 | $9,576 | $1,119 | 8.6 yrs |
| 16 panels | 6.4 kW | 9,748 | $12,768 | $1,492 | 8.6 yrs |
| 20 panels | 8 kW | 12,186 | $15,960 | $1,705 | 9.4 yrs |
| 26 panels | 10.4 kW | 15,841 | $20,748 | $1,845 | 11.2 yrs |
How we worked this out for Coral Springs
Every number on this page comes from these seven steps. Nothing is a national average — the sunlight figure is measured from Coral Springs rooftops.
| # | Step | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | What one panel makes here 400W ÷ 1000 × 1,792 sun hrs × 0.85 system losses |
609 kWh/yr |
| 2 | Panels needed to cover typical usage 10,800 kWh ÷ 609 kWh per panel |
18 panels |
| 3 | System size 18 panels × 400W |
7.20 kW |
| 4 | Annual production 7.20 kW × 1,792 hrs × 0.85 |
10,967 kWh/yr |
| 5 | Installed cost 7,200 W × $2.85 per watt, then −30% federal credit |
$14,364 |
| 6 | Annual saving 3,780 kWh used as generated × 15.3¢ + 7,187 kWh exported × 15.3¢ |
$1,659/yr |
| 7 | Payback $14,364 ÷ $1,659 per year |
8.7 years |
Step 6 matters more than it looks. Only 34% of what a system this size produces in Coral Springs is used the moment it is generated; the other 7,187 kWh is exported and credited one-for-one under net metering. Because exports here are credited at or near retail, that split changes the payback very little — 8.6 years against the 8.7 we show. In places where exports pay a fraction of retail the same split moves payback by years, which is why we model it explicitly rather than assuming.
Assumptions: 400W panels, 15% system losses (inverter, wiring, heat, soiling), $2.85/W installed, 10,800 kWh typical annual household use, 15.3¢/kWh electricity. Change any of those and every figure above moves — which is exactly why a single national "solar costs X" number is misleading.
Notice that payback barely improves as systems get bigger, and eventually gets worse. That's because you can only save money on electricity you were going to buy anyway. Once a system covers your usage, extra panels mostly generate exports at a much lower rate.
Why Coral Springs gets 1,792 sun hours
That figure comes from Google's analysis of real rooftops across Coral Springs — it already accounts for shading from trees, chimneys and neighbouring buildings, which is why it's lower than the raw "hours of daylight" figures you'll see elsewhere. An unusually open, unshaded roof in Coral Springs reaches about 1,813 hours, roughly 1% better than typical.
The numbers behind this page
| Typical usable sunlight | 1,792 hrs/yr |
|---|---|
| Unshaded roof | 1,813 hrs/yr |
| Electricity rate (Florida avg) | 15.3¢/kWh |
| Installed cost assumed | $2.85/W |
| Panel size assumed | 400 W |
| Federal tax credit | 30% |
| Typical household usage | 10,800 kWh/yr |
| Power used as generated | 34% |
| Paid for exported power | full retail (net metering) |
| Rooftops sampled here | 10 |
| Google imagery from | 2023 |
When Coral Springs actually produces
Annual totals hide the thing that catches people out: 31% of Coral Springs's yearly sunlight arrives in May–July, and just 18% across November–January.
| Month | Sun hrs | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 108 | |
| Feb | 128 | |
| Mar | 151 | |
| Apr | 171 | |
| May | 183 | |
| Jun | 187 | |
| Jul | 184 | |
| Aug | 175 | |
| Sep | 158 | |
| Oct | 134 | |
| Nov | 112 | |
| Dec | 102 |
Output is unusually steady — only about 1.8× between Jun and Dec. Coral Springs is close enough to the equator that seasonal variation is mild, which makes sizing a system considerably more predictable.
The annual total is measured from Google's rooftop imagery. Its split across months is calculated from solar geometry at Coral Springs's latitude, not separately measured, so treat the monthly figures as the shape of a typical year rather than a forecast.
How Coral Springs compares to the other 788 cities
| Measure | Coral Springs | Rank of 788 |
|---|---|---|
| Usable sunlight | 1,792 hrs | 142nd |
| Sunlight lost to shade | 1% | 766th most |
| Median roof size | 441 m² | 18th largest |
| Electricity rate | 15.3¢ | 361st highest |
| Payback | 8.7 yrs | 184th fastest |
| Grid carbon | 541 kg/MWh | 453rd dirtiest |
What actually stands out about Coral Springs:
- Unusually open roofs. Only 1% of available sunlight is lost to obstruction in Coral Springs — better than all but 22 of the 788 cities measured. Most roofs here get close to their theoretical maximum.
- Plenty of roof to work with. Typical roofs here fit around 155 panels — roughly 8× what an average home needs. Roof size will not be what limits your system in Coral Springs.
- Large roofs. At a median of 441 m², Coral Springs has the 18th-largest typical roof footprint we've measured.
Cities with almost the same sunlight
These are the closest matches to Coral Springs's 1,792 usable sun hours from other states and provinces. Same sunlight, different electricity prices — which is usually what decides whether solar is worth it.
| City | Sun hrs | Rate | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland, CA | 1,793 | 31.2¢ | 8.8 yrs |
| Wichita, KS | 1,790 | 14.1¢ | 9.4 yrs |
| Denton, TX | 1,790 | 15.1¢ | 8.8 yrs |
| Centennial, CO | 1,795 | 14.8¢ | 8.9 yrs |
Nearby cities
See all of Florida → statewide sunlight, rates, incentives and every city we've measured.
Coral Springs solar questions
How many solar panels do I need in Coral Springs?
About 18 panels for an average home using 10,800 kWh a year. Coral Springs roofs get 1,792 usable sun hours, so each 400W panel produces roughly 609 kWh annually. A typical Coral Springs roof fits about 155 panels, so roof space is unlikely to be your limit.
Is solar worth it in Coral Springs?
At 15.3¢/kWh and 1,792 sun hours, a typical system pays for itself in about 8.7 years and returns roughly $27,106 over a 25-year panel life. That is a solid return, and it improves further if electricity prices rise. Exported power earns full retail credit here.
How much do solar panels cost in Coral Springs?
A 7.2 kW system costs about $20,520 before incentives and $14,364 after the 30% federal tax credit. That works out near $2.85 per watt installed. Roof pitch, shading, electrical panel upgrades and equipment choice move the price most, which is why quotes for the same house can differ by thousands.
Worth reading before you buy
Estimates only, generated 2026-08-22 from Google Solar API rooftop samples and average Florida electricity rates. Not a quote and not financial advice. Your roof, usage, utility plan and local incentives will change these numbers — get real quotes before buying.