11.31 kW Solar + Battery in Boca Raton, FL

A 11.31 kW rooftop solar and battery system designed, permitted, and installed by Sprightful for Boca Raton homeowners. Energized November 2023.

System size

11.31kW

31 modules

Battery

20.16kWh

Enphase IQ Battery 10

Permit → energize

311days

42d in permitting

Sprightful Solar 11.31 kW solar + battery system installed on a home in Boca Raton, Florida

11.31 kW rooftop array in Boca Raton, FL · 31 modules · s-5! clamps on standing seam metal.

At a glance

Project ledger

CountyPalm Beach County

Permitting authorityBoca Raton

EnergizedNovember 2023

Permit → energize311 days

System size11.31 kW

Modules31 panels

InverterIQ 8+

BatteryEnphase IQ Battery 10 (20.16 kWh)

Annual production (est.)16,965 kWh

30-yr lifetime savings (est.)$121,068

Hardware

What was installed, and why.

Modules — 31× panels
CS3N-390MS 390W. Sized to cover the home's 12-month baseline load with a minor buffer for future electrification.
Inverter — IQ 8+
Grid-tied inverter equipment converts rooftop production for home loads and FPL net metering.
Battery — Enphase IQ Battery 10
20.16 kWh usable. Whole-home backup through grid outages, and time-of-use shifting when utility peak tariffs apply.
Racking — mounting system
S-5! clamps on standing seam metal

Equipment diagram showing the Boca Raton solar system hardware and utility connection

Project timeline

How the Boca Raton project moved from contract to meter.

A dated view of the work: contract, permitting, on-site installation, utility handoff, and any later expansion or battery phases.

Start

Project begins

January 7, 2023Day 0

Milestone

Permits submitted to city

Day 62

Install

Installation begins

April 21, 2023Day 104

Install

Installation completed

Day 107

Milestone

FPL replaces meter

November 14, 2023Day 311

Total span

311 days contract to energized

vs. Florida average

~560 days · ~44% faster

Project notes

About the project

This Boca Raton install is a compact, well-proportioned residential system — enough solar to cover a typical South Florida home's consumption, and enough battery to keep the essentials running during FPL outages. A 29-panel 11.31 kW array sits cleanly on the main south-facing roof plane, with every panel paired to its own Enphase IQ 8+ microinverter.

On the storage side, two Enphase IQ Battery 10 units stack against the garage wall, providing roughly 20 kWh of usable backup — a capacity sized to carry the household through a 24-to-48 hour outage without aggressive load-shedding. Because the solar and battery both live on the Enphase platform, the homeowner manages the whole system from a single app and sees panel-level production alongside battery state-of-charge in real time.

Why it matters

A 30-year financial and environmental decision.

These aren't projections pulled from thin air. FRCC eGRID emissions data, current FPL residential tariff, and modeled production under South Florida irradiance (~1,500 kWh/kW/yr).

16,965

kWh produced annually (estimated)

$121,068

30-year savings vs. staying on grid-only power

200tons

CO₂ offset over lifetime — equivalent to ~3,333 trees planted

Cumulative savings vs. grid-only30-year horizon

Good-faith estimates using FRCC eGRID emissions data, current FPL tariff, and Aurora-modeled production. Actual results vary with shading, weather, and future rate changes.

“Pablo from Sprightful Solar and their entire team has been an absolute pleasure to work with! From the beginning to the end everything went flawlessly. All inspections passed the same day and the system was up and running perfectly. Pablo and his team are true to their word, won't steer you wrong, and don't over-sell you on anything. I asked a ton of questions which were all answered, and watched the install — which could not have been done more professionally by anyone! I would recommend them to anyone looking to do solar panels in a heartbeat!! Truly wonderful people to work with.”

Boca Raton homeowner·Energysage review

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FAQ

Solar in Boca Raton, FL.

How long does the solar permit process take in Boca Raton?

Boca Raton took 42 days from submittal to approval on this project. Typical range we've seen is 2–8 weeks depending on whether the roof assembly requires a secondary wind-load review.

What size solar system is typical for a Boca Raton home?

Most Boca Raton homeowners land between 8–16 kW — sized to offset 90–100% of their FPL bill. This project is 11.31 kW, on the standard end.

Does my HOA need to approve it?

Florida's Solar Rights Act (§163.04) prevents HOAs from outright banning rooftop solar. They can make reasonable aesthetic requests — we handle the HOA submittal directly and have a 100% approval rate to date.

What rebates and incentives are available in Palm Beach County?

The 30% federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) is the primary incentive — Florida has no state-level solar rebate. There's also no property tax increase for the added home value (Florida exemption), and no sales tax on the equipment.

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