PES Solar Tops 52,000 Florida Installs as 2026 Hurricane Season Nears

PES Solar: 52,000 Florida Solar Installs and Counting Ahead of 2026

Longwood, United States – April 29, 2026 / PES Solar /

PES Solar, a Florida solar panel installation company serving homeowners and businesses statewide for more than two decades, today announced it has passed 52,000 completed solar installations across the state — more than 1.37 million solar panels placed on Florida rooftops — making it one of the most established residential solar installers in the Southeast.

The milestone arrives weeks before the official June 1 start of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, a stretch when Florida homeowners increasingly evaluate energy choices that reduce dependence on the grid and provide long-term protection against rising electricity costs.

A Quieter 2026 Forecast — But Preparation Still Matters

On April 9, Colorado State University’s Tropical Meteorology Project issued its initial 2026 forecast, projecting 13 named storms, 6 hurricanes, and 2 major hurricanes — slightly below the 30-year average of 14 named storms and 7 hurricanes. Researchers pointed to an anticipated transition from La Niña to a moderate-to-strong El Niño as the primary reason for the below-average outlook.

Even so, CSU forecasters emphasized that a single landfall can define a season for affected communities. The 2025 season delivered that reminder: though classified as above-normal overall, it included three storms that reached Category 5 intensity.

“Hurricane forecasts tell homeowners about the season as a whole — they don’t tell you anything about your house,” said Austin Miller, owner of PES Solar. “What we’re seeing in our service calls is Florida families looking at their power bills, looking at hurricane season, and deciding that the time to make the switch to solar was probably last year — and the next-best time is now.”

Florida Among the Nation’s Top Solar States

Florida has emerged as one of the most attractive states in the country for residential solar, ranking among the top three nationally for installed residential solar capacity. The state’s combination of high peak-sun hours, year-round air-conditioning loads, and a well-developed contractor base has made it possible for homeowners to recover their solar investment in 8 to 10 years on average.

Several factors driving the state’s solar growth include:

Home Solar Sales Tax Exemption (Florida Statutes §212.08(7)(hh)): solar energy equipment is exempt from the state’s 6% sales tax, reducing the upfront cost of installation
Solar System Property Tax Exemption (Florida Statutes §193.624): the value added to a home by a solar installation is excluded from the property’s taxable assessed value
Net metering: Florida continues to offer 1:1 net metering for most residential customers, crediting excess solar production at full retail value
Federal tax incentives: residential solar systems may qualify for the Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit, depending on installation date and filing eligibility
$0-down financing: PES Solar offers zero-down financing options that allow qualifying homeowners to install solar with no upfront payment

Two Decades of Florida Solar Operations

PES Solar’s 52,000-system milestone reflects more than 20 years of in-state operations. The company reports that since its founding, it has installed more than 1.37 million solar panels across Florida representing over 57 million watts of installed capacity. Unlike installers that rely on subcontracted labor, PES Solar operates with more than 150 W-2 employees on staff — a structural choice the company says supports installation quality and long-term warranty service.

PES Solar holds Florida electrical contractor licenses #EC13001686 and #ECU.33910, and maintains Platinum Dealer status for REC Solar Panels — one of the longest-warrantied solar panel brands available in the U.S. residential market, with 25-year product coverage.

Statewide Service Footprint

PES Solar’s installation footprint extends across more than 80 Florida cities. Major service regions include Central Florida (Orlando, Winter Park, Sanford, The Villages), Tampa Bay (Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Bradenton), Southwest Florida (Fort Myers, Cape Coral), Northeast Florida (Gainesville, Jacksonville), and South Florida (Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Boca Raton).

Homeowners on Florida’s Gulf Coast can learn about solar panel installation in Tampa, Florida and request a free estimate from PES Solar’s local team. Complete statewide coverage and service-area listings are available at proesolar.com.

Looking Ahead

PES Solar reports that quote requests for residential solar panel installation have continued to grow in 2026, particularly in Tampa, Orlando, and Fort Myers — markets that bore direct or indirect impact from the 2024 and 2025 hurricane seasons.

“Twenty years ago, most of our customers came to us about saving money on their power bill,” said Miller. “Today, just as many come to us because they want to lock in their energy cost for the next 25 years. Solar gives Florida homeowners that — and the closer hurricane season gets, the more clearly they see it.”

Florida homeowners can request a free solar estimate from a Florida solar installation company with more than 20 years of in-state experience by calling (800) 650-6519.

About PES Solar

PES Solar is a Florida solar panel installation company headquartered in Longwood, Florida, serving residential and commercial customers statewide. With more than 20 years in the solar industry, 150-plus W-2 employees, and over 52,000 completed installations representing more than 57 million watts of installed capacity, PES Solar is a Platinum Dealer for REC Solar Panels. The company holds Florida electrical contractor licenses #EC13001686 and #ECU.33910 and offers $0-down financing on qualifying solar systems.

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