If you’ve lived in Florida for a while, you know summer means two things: blazing sunshine and soaring electric bills.

With air conditioners working overtime and utility rates climbing, summer is often the most expensive season for homeowners. But there’s a smart way to fight back—and turn all that sunshine into savings.

At Castaways Energy, we believe summer is the BEST time to go solar in Florida. In this post, we’ll explain why—and how you can start saving right away.

1. Capture Maximum Sunshine From Day One

Long Days = Big Production

Florida gets more than 230 sunny days per year, and summer months offer the longest days of all. That means:

• More daylight hours

• Higher solar production

• Bigger energy savings immediately after installation

When you go solar in summer, your system starts generating serious power from day one.

2. Fight Back Against Peak Utility Rates

AC Bills Are Brutal

Cooling your home in a Florida summer can easily double your electric bill.
Solar helps you:

• Offset that daytime AC usage

• Avoid peak-time utility rates

• Keep your home cool without worrying about the next bill

3. Lock In the 30% Federal Tax Credit

Save Thousands While You Still Can

By installing solar in 2025, you can claim the 30% federal solar tax credit—but this won’t last forever.

Locking it in this year helps you:

• Slash system costs

• Maximize ROI

• Shorten payback time

4. Avoid Permit Backlogs

Get Ahead of the Rush

Every fall, last-minute installs overwhelm Florida solar companies. Wait times increase as a result of the backlog in permitting offices.

By going solar in the summer, you’ll:

• Avoid permit delays

• Enjoy faster installation

• Get more months of solar production this year

5. Prepare for Hurricane Season

Stay Powered When the Grid Fails

Summer also marks the start of Florida hurricane season. More and more homeowners are pairing solar with battery storage to stay powered through outages.

Adding a battery lets you:

• Run key appliances during blackouts

• Avoid food spoilage

• Stay connected when it matters most

Why Homeowners Choose Castaways Energy

We Make It Simple

When you work with Castaways, you get:

• A free solar consultation

• Custom system design

• $0-down financing options

• Professional installation

• Help claiming all available incentives

• Ongoing support for your system

Our Commitment

We’re proud to be a Florida-based company, and we know how to design systems that stand up to our unique climate—high heat, intense storms, and all.

Ready to Save? The Time Is Now

The sooner you go solar this summer, the sooner you’ll start saving:

• Lower utility bills

• Tax credits

• Hurricane resilience

• Long-term energy independence

Don’t wait until fall when the rush begins—schedule your free consultation with Castaways Energy today, and let’s put the sun to work for you!