State Overview

Florida

National Solar Capacity Ranking: 3rd

National Energy Storage Capacity Ranking: 13th

Updated May 2026

 

Florida State Solar Overview

Florida is one of the leading solar markets in the United States, driven largely by utility-scale deployment rather than traditional policy mechanisms. While the state still does not have a renewable portfolio standard and limits third-party ownership structures such as power purchase agreements, significant utility investment has positioned Florida as a national leader in solar.

Growth continues to be concentrated in utility-scale solar, with increasing interest in solar-plus-storage to support reliability and meet rising demand. Florida is also a leading residential solar installed of any state.

 

 

SEIA Florida State Policy Priorities

SEIA is working to advance competitive outcomes in utility regulatory proceedings, including base rate cases, to ensure fair opportunities for solar and storage resources.

SEIA also engages in permitting and planning processes, advocating for solar and solar-plus-storage as cost-effective alternatives to new natural gas generation, including in proceedings such as the Tampa Electric Company Big Bend project.

 

Florida Major Solar and Storage Projects

SEIA’s Major Solar Projects List is a database of all U.S. ground-mounted solar projects, 1 MW and above, that are either operating, under construction or under development.

 

 

Official SEIA State Affiliate

FlaSEIA

 

Just The Facts

  • Solar Capacity:

    20,936 MWdc

  • Storage Capacity

    1,476 MWh

  • National Solar Ranking:

    3rd (4th in 2025 additions)

  • Enough Solar Installed to Power:

    2,495,843 homes

  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar:

    11.04%

  • Solar Jobs:

    14,303

  • Solar and Storage Companies in State:

    474 (67 Manufacturers, 233 Installers/Developers, 174 Others)

  • Total Solar Investment in State:

    $33.1 billion

  • Growth Projection and Ranking:

    8,936 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 7th)

  • Number of Solar Installations:

    286,668

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Florida State Solar Policy Resources

 

Florida Energy Storage Policy and Market Overview

Florida is a leading energy storage market, driven primarily by large-scale utility deployment paired with its rapidly growing solar sector.

Storage development in Florida is largely utility-led, with major utilities continuing to expand battery capacity through long-term planning and integration with solar projects. This growth is closely tied to Florida’s broader energy mix, with solar providing over a substantial portion of the state’s electricity.

While grid-scale deployment is strong, behind-the-meter storage remains more limited due to fewer statewide policy incentives. Continued utility investment and evolving market structures are expected to drive further expansion of energy storage across the state.

 

Florida Energy Storage Policy Resources

  • DSIRE Florida Energy Storage Policy Database – Clearinghouse for financial incentives, regulations, and rebates for energy storage and lithium-ion technologies in Florida and across the United States.
  • Energy Storage Cost in Florida – Up-to-date storage and solar-plus-storage pricing and find installers in Florida on EnergySage.
  • Florida State Legislature – Pending, passed, and historical legislation affecting energy storage and battery systems, locate and contact individual legislators, and stay up to date on current legislative issues in Florida.
  • Florida Public Service Commission – Governing body that regulates the electricity rates and services of Florida public utilities, search for regulatory dockets, programs, and initiatives.

 

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