Solar panels in Pompano Beach, FL
Roofs in Pompano Beach get about 1,801 hours of usable sunlight a year — more than 83% 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 Pompano Beach → City averages are a starting point; your own roof's size, pitch and shading change the answer a lot.
What a typical Pompano Beach solar system costs
A 18-panel system (7.2 kW) is about right for an average Pompano Beach home using 10,800 kWh a year. It would produce roughly 11,022 kWh annually and offset 100% of that usage.
| System | Size | kWh/yr | Net cost | Saves/yr | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 panels | 3.2 kW | 4,899 | $6,384 | $750 | 8.5 yrs |
| 12 panels | 4.8 kW | 7,348 | $9,576 | $1,124 | 8.5 yrs |
| 16 panels | 6.4 kW | 9,797 | $12,768 | $1,499 | 8.5 yrs |
| 20 panels | 8 kW | 12,247 | $15,960 | $1,708 | 9.3 yrs |
| 26 panels | 10.4 kW | 15,921 | $20,748 | $1,848 | 11.2 yrs |
How we worked this out for Pompano Beach
Every number on this page comes from these seven steps. Nothing is a national average — the sunlight figure is measured from Pompano Beach rooftops.
| # | Step | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | What one panel makes here 400W ÷ 1000 × 1,801 sun hrs × 0.85 system losses |
612 kWh/yr |
| 2 | Panels needed to cover typical usage 10,800 kWh ÷ 612 kWh per panel |
18 panels |
| 3 | System size 18 panels × 400W |
7.20 kW |
| 4 | Annual production 7.20 kW × 1,801 hrs × 0.85 |
11,022 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¢ + 7,242 kWh exported × 15.3¢ |
$1,661/yr |
| 7 | Payback $14,364 ÷ $1,661 per year |
8.6 years |
Step 6 matters more than it looks. Only 34% of what a system this size produces in Pompano Beach is used the moment it is generated; the other 7,242 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 — 8.5 years against the 8.6 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 Pompano Beach gets 1,801 sun hours
That figure comes from Google's analysis of real rooftops across Pompano Beach — 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 Pompano Beach reaches about 1,827 hours, roughly 1% better than typical.
The numbers behind this page
| Typical usable sunlight | 1,801 hrs/yr |
|---|---|
| Unshaded roof | 1,827 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 | 11 |
| Google imagery from | 2023 |
When Pompano Beach actually produces
Annual totals hide the thing that catches people out: 31% of Pompano Beach's yearly sunlight arrives in May–July, and just 18% across November–January.
| Month | Sun hrs | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 108 | |
| Feb | 128 | |
| Mar | 152 | |
| Apr | 172 | |
| May | 184 | |
| Jun | 187 | |
| Jul | 185 | |
| Aug | 176 | |
| Sep | 159 | |
| Oct | 135 | |
| Nov | 113 | |
| Dec | 102 |
Output is unusually steady — only about 1.8× between Jun and Dec. Pompano Beach 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 Pompano Beach's latitude, not separately measured, so treat the monthly figures as the shape of a typical year rather than a forecast.
How Pompano Beach compares to the other 788 cities
| Measure | Pompano Beach | Rank of 788 |
|---|---|---|
| Usable sunlight | 1,801 hrs | 135th |
| Sunlight lost to shade | 1% | 755th most |
| Median roof size | 241 m² | 241st largest |
| Electricity rate | 15.3¢ | 365th highest |
| Payback | 8.6 yrs | 167th fastest |
| Grid carbon | 541 kg/MWh | 457th dirtiest |
What actually stands out about Pompano Beach:
- Unusually open roofs. Only 1% of available sunlight is lost to obstruction in Pompano Beach — better than all but 33 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 81 panels — roughly 4× what an average home needs. Roof size will not be what limits your system in Pompano Beach.
Cities with almost the same sunlight
These are the closest matches to Pompano Beach's 1,801 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kearney, NE | 1,803 | 11.2¢ | 11.8 yrs |
| Del Rio, TX | 1,805 | 15.1¢ | 8.8 yrs |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,796 | 31.2¢ | 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.
Pompano Beach solar questions
How many solar panels do I need in Pompano Beach?
About 18 panels for an average home using 10,800 kWh a year. Pompano Beach roofs get 1,801 usable sun hours, so each 400W panel produces roughly 612 kWh annually. A typical Pompano Beach roof fits about 81 panels, so roof space is unlikely to be your limit.
Is solar worth it in Pompano Beach?
At 15.3¢/kWh and 1,801 sun hours, a typical system pays for itself in about 8.6 years and returns roughly $27,158 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 Pompano Beach?
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.