Solar in Skye Ranch
Sarasota's sun makes solar competitive — most Skye Ranch homes with a south or west exposure can offset 70–100% of their electric bill with a 9–14kW system. Installed cost runs $2.80–$3.80 per watt before the federal 30% Investment Tax Credit, which is currently scheduled but politically variable — check current status before signing. FPL's net-metering rules credit excess generation at retail rate up to your annual usage and at avoided-cost (much lower) above that, so right-sizing the system matters. Battery backup adds $10,000–$18,000 for a 13kWh unit and is genuinely useful during hurricane-season outages.
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Frequently asked
Most systems pay back in 7–11 years before any tax credits and in 5–8 with current incentives. After payback, generation is essentially free for the remaining 20+ years.
Florida statute protects your right to install solar. The HOA can require placement and aesthetic standards but cannot prohibit it.
For outage resilience in hurricane country, yes. Pure economic payback alone is harder unless you're on a time-of-use rate.
Licensed Florida solar contractor (CVC license), NABCEP-certified design, at least 10-year workmanship warranty in writing.