California vs Florida - Solar Energy Comparison
CA
California
Installations
1,921,220
Capacity
17,997 MW
Avg Cost
$4.46/W
System Size
9.4 kW
FL
Florida
Installations
12,486
Capacity
164 MW
Avg Cost
$4.19/W
System Size
13.1 kW
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | California | Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Total Installations | 1,921,220 | 12,486 |
| Total Capacity (MW) | 17,997 | 164 |
| Avg Cost ($/W) | $4.46 | $4.19 |
| Median Cost ($/W) | $4.25 | $3.78 |
| Avg System Size (kW) | 9.4 | 13.1 |
| Residential % | 98% | 95% |
California - Cost Trend ($/W)
California Cost per Watt
Florida - Cost Trend ($/W)
Florida Cost per Watt
Verdict: Which State Is Better for Solar?
Californiaedges ahead overall
- California has more installations (1,921,220 vs 12,486)
- Florida has lower average cost ($4.19/W vs $4.46/W)
- California has more total capacity (17,997 MW vs 164 MW)
Note: The best state for solar depends on your specific situation, including roof orientation, local utility rates, and available financing.
Source: LBNL Tracking the Sun / U.S. Department of Energy