Built for independence. Engineered for peace of mind.
Goldin Solar designs and installs residential and commercial solar + battery storage systems across Fort Lauderdale and Broward County. We are Florida’s Battery-Based Expert Installer — Tesla Certified, Sol-Ark Authorized, and capable across SolarEdge and Enphase — with 3,000+ Florida installs completed since 2014.
Fort Lauderdale homes face Atlantic hurricane exposure, FPL service territory, and Broward County’s High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) wind requirements. Our system designs handle all three. We work across Las Olas, Coral Ridge, Victoria Park, Rio Vista, Tarpon River, Imperial Point, and the barrier-island neighborhoods, and we permit through the City of Fort Lauderdale or unincorporated Broward County depending on address. Founder Joe Cataldo holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Florida.
Reach us at 855-SOLAR30 (855-765-2730) or goldinsolar.com for a free design.
Solar in Fort Lauderdale: what matters
- FPL net metering under PSC Rule 25-6.065 — retail-rate credits with monthly rollover
- HVHZ engineering — Miami-Dade/Broward High-Velocity Hurricane Zone; all racking spec’d to NOA-listed assemblies
- Battery options — Tesla Powerwall 3, Enphase IQ Battery 5P, FranklinWH, Sol-Ark L3
- Permitting — City of Fort Lauderdale or Broward County; FPL interconnection typically 10–30 business days after final inspection
Equipment we install
- Solar modules: REC Alpha Pure-R, Silfab, Q CELLS, Maxeon (architect-spec available)
- Inverters: Sol-Ark 12K / 15K / 18K hybrid (whole-home backup), SolarEdge with battery-ready slot, Enphase IQ8 microinverters
- Batteries: Tesla Powerwall 3, Enphase IQ Battery 5P, FranklinWH aPower S, Sol-Ark L3 lithium
- Racking: IronRidge (composition shingle), S-5! (metal), Quick Mount PV / Roof Tech (tile)
Frequently asked questions
How much do solar panels cost in Fort Lauderdale, FL? A typical 9–13 kW Fort Lauderdale residential system runs $27,000–$40,000 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.
Are solar panels HVHZ-rated for Broward County? Yes. All Goldin Fort Lauderdale installs use Miami-Dade/Broward HVHZ NOA-approved racking and modules, engineered to the Florida Building Code 2023 high-velocity wind requirements (170+ mph 3-second-gust design).
Does FPL pay for excess solar in Fort Lauderdale? FPL credits excess generation at the retail rate month-to-month; year-end excess is paid out at FPL’s avoided-cost rate, which is well below retail. Most Fort Lauderdale residential systems are sized so little or no credit is left over at year-end. Details: goldinsolar.com/fpl-net-metering/.
Can solar work on a flat or low-slope Fort Lauderdale roof? Yes. We use ballasted or mechanically-attached racking on flat roofs and tile-hook or Roof Tech assemblies on tile. Modified-bitumen and TPO roofs get a roof-condition assessment before install.
How long does Fort Lauderdale solar permitting take? City of Fort Lauderdale typically turns permits in 15–25 business days; unincorporated Broward County runs 15–30 business days. Goldin handles all submittals, inspections, and FPL interconnection.
Credentials
- Tesla Certified Installer (Solar + Powerwall)
- Sol-Ark Authorized Installer
- SolarEdge & Enphase certified
- Co-founder & CEO Joe Cataldo: BS Electrical Engineering (University of Florida)
- Florida licenses: CVC 57300 (Solar), EC1301385 (Electrical), CCC1331878 (Roofing)
- 3,000+ installations across Florida since 2014
- Office: 1105 US Highway 1, Vero Beach, FL 32960 · (855) 765-2730
Author + dates
- Author: Joe Cataldo, BS Electrical Engineering (University of Florida)
- Published: July 13, 2026
- Last reviewed: July 13, 2026
- Next review: every 6 months or sooner if utility tariffs, building-code wind maps, or incentive law change