Solar panels in Sunrise, FL
Roofs in Sunrise get about 1,730 hours of usable sunlight a year — more than 71% 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 Sunrise → City averages are a starting point; your own roof's size, pitch and shading change the answer a lot.
What a typical Sunrise solar system costs
A 19-panel system (7.6 kW) is about right for an average Sunrise home using 10,800 kWh a year. It would produce roughly 11,176 kWh annually and offset 100% of that usage.
| System | Size | kWh/yr | Net cost | Saves/yr | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 panels | 3.2 kW | 4,706 | $6,384 | $720 | 8.9 yrs |
| 12 panels | 4.8 kW | 7,058 | $9,576 | $1,080 | 8.9 yrs |
| 16 panels | 6.4 kW | 9,411 | $12,768 | $1,440 | 8.9 yrs |
| 20 panels | 8 kW | 11,764 | $15,960 | $1,689 | 9.4 yrs |
| 26 panels | 10.4 kW | 15,293 | $20,748 | $1,824 | 11.4 yrs |
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 Sunrise gets 1,730 sun hours
That figure comes from Google's analysis of real rooftops across Sunrise — 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 Sunrise reaches about 1,806 hours, roughly 4% better than typical.
The numbers behind this page
| Typical usable sunlight | 1,730 hrs/yr |
|---|---|
| Unshaded roof | 1,806 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 | 14 |
| Google imagery from | 2024 |
Nearby cities
See all of Florida → statewide sunlight, rates, incentives and every city we've measured.
Sunrise solar questions
How many solar panels do I need in Sunrise?
About 19 panels for an average home. Sunrise roofs get 1,730 usable sun hours a year, so each 400W panel produces roughly 588 kWh annually.
Is solar worth it in Sunrise?
At 15.3¢/kWh and 1,730 sun hours, a typical system pays for itself in about 9.1 years and returns roughly $26,507 over 25 years. That is a solid return.
How much do solar panels cost in Sunrise?
A 7.6 kW system costs about $21,660 before incentives and $15,162 after the 30% federal tax credit. Prices vary by installer, roof complexity and equipment.
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.