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Solar Panels & Battery Storage in Orlando, FL

Built for independence. Engineered for peace of mind.

Goldin Solar installs solar + battery storage across Orlando and Central Florida. We are Florida’s Battery-Based Expert Installer — Tesla Certified, Sol-Ark Authorized, SolarEdge & Enphase capable — with 3,000+ Florida installations since 2014.

Orlando is unique among Florida solar markets: the city of Orlando is served by OUC (Orlando Utilities Commission), while most of the surrounding metro is served by Duke Energy Florida. Net-metering rules differ. OUC runs its own retail-rate net-metering tariff for residential systems up to 10 kW; Duke Energy Florida follows the statewide PSC Rule 25-6.065. We verify utility territory on every site assessment and design around the right tariff. Founder Joe Cataldo holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Florida.

Free design at 855-SOLAR30 (855-765-2730) or goldinsolar.com — serving Orlando, Winter Park, Apopka, Lake Mary, Kissimmee, Sanford, Oviedo, and the rest of greater Orlando.

OUC or Duke? Orlando’s two-utility map

The city of Orlando proper is OUC territory; Winter Park, Apopka, Lake Mary, Sanford, Kissimmee, Lake Nona’s edges, and most of Orange, Seminole, and Osceola counties are Duke Energy Florida. The tariff you fall under changes how exports are credited, so we confirm the serving utility before designing. Full program guides: OUC net metering and Duke Energy Florida net metering.

Permitting in greater Orlando

Residential solar permits run through the City of Orlando, Orange County, Seminole County, or Osceola County building departments depending on address. Goldin handles all submittals, inspections, and utility interconnection paperwork.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do solar panels cost in Orlando, FL? A typical 8–12 kW Orlando residential system runs $24,000–$36,000 installed; a Tesla Powerwall 3 adds roughly $15,000–$17,000. The federal residential clean-energy credit (Section 25D) expired for systems placed in service after December 31, 2025. Florida still exempts solar and battery equipment from sales tax (F.S. 212.08(7)(hh)) and excludes the added home value from property-tax assessment (F.S. 193.624). Exact pricing comes from a per-roof design and production model, which Goldin Solar provides free.

Who is my utility — OUC or Duke? The city of Orlando is served by OUC (Orlando Utilities Commission). The surrounding metro — Winter Park, Apopka, Lake Mary, Sanford, Kissimmee, and most of Orange, Seminole, and Osceola counties — is served by Duke Energy Florida. Goldin verifies the serving utility on every site visit.

Does OUC offer net metering? Yes. OUC offers retail-rate net metering for residential PV systems up to 10 kW. Exports are credited month-to-month; year-end excess is paid at OUC’s avoided-cost rate. See our OUC net-metering guide at goldinsolar.com/ouc-net-metering/ for full details.

Does Duke Energy Florida offer net metering in Orlando? Yes. Duke follows statewide PSC Rule 25-6.065 — Tier 1 (≤10 kW) at retail rate, Tier 2 (>10–100 kW), Tier 3 (>100 kW–2 MW). See our Duke Energy Florida net-metering guide at goldinsolar.com/duke-net-metering/.

Can a Tesla Powerwall provide whole-home backup in Orlando? A single Powerwall 3 typically backs essentials (refrigeration, lights, internet, ceiling fans, well pump). Two Powerwalls usually carry a central AC plus essentials. We design backup from your circuit-by-circuit critical load schedule.

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