11.2 kW Solar + Battery in Miami, FL

A 11.2 kW rooftop solar and battery system designed, permitted, and installed by Sprightful for Miami homeowners. Energized September 2022.

System size

11.2kW

30 modules

Battery

20.16kWh

Enphase Encharge 10

Permit → energize

181days

117d in permitting

Sprightful Solar 11.2 kW solar + battery system installed on a home in Miami, Florida

11.2 kW rooftop array in Miami, FL · 30 modules · ironRidge FlashFoot 2 on asphalt shingle.

At a glance

Project ledger

CountyMiami-Dade County

Permitting authorityUnin. Miami-Dade

EnergizedSeptember 2022

Permit → energize181 days

System size11.2 kW

Modules30 panels

InverterIQ 8+ 28

BatteryEnphase Encharge 10 (20.16 kWh)

Annual production (est.)16,800 kWh

30-yr lifetime savings (est.)$119,890

Hardware

What was installed, and why.

Modules — 30× panels
DNA-120-MF26-370. Sized to cover the home's 12-month baseline load with a minor buffer for future electrification.
Inverter — IQ 8+ 28
Grid-tied inverter equipment converts rooftop production for home loads and FPL net metering.
Battery — Enphase Encharge 10
20.16 kWh usable. Whole-home backup through grid outages, and time-of-use shifting when utility peak tariffs apply.
Racking — mounting system
IronRidge FlashFoot 2 on asphalt shingle

Equipment diagram showing the Miami solar system hardware and utility connection

Project timeline

How the Miami 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

March 18, 2022Day 0

Milestone

Permits submitted to city

Day 47

Install

Installation begins

August 29, 2022Day 164

Install

Installation completed

Day 167

Milestone

FPL replaces meter

September 15, 2022Day 181

Total span

181 days contract to energized

vs. Florida average

~326 days · ~44% faster

Project notes

About the project

When this Pinecrest-area homeowner put solar on the home in 2022, he didn't just want panels — he wanted to stop worrying about grid outages during hurricane season. Sprightful designed a 30-panel 11.2 kW array pairing Jinko 370-watt modules with Enphase IQ 8+ microinverters, and stacked two Encharge 10 batteries alongside the existing FPL main panel for roughly 20 kWh of usable whole-home backup.

The Enphase IQ 8 platform lets the system 'sunlight backup' — meaning even if the batteries are fully discharged during a multi-day outage, the panels will still power the home directly from the roof during daylight hours. For a property like this one, which relies on a well pump that can't afford a long-duration outage, that capability was the whole reason for choosing the Enphase stack over a single-battery solution.

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).

16,800

kWh produced annually (estimated)

$119,890

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

198tons

CO₂ offset over lifetime — equivalent to ~3,300 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 and his team were diligent, kept me informed, did masterful work, and overall it was a five-star experience. I'm so happy that I'm fully solar.”

Miami homeowner·Energysage review

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FAQ

Solar in Miami, FL.

How long does the solar permit process take in Miami?

Unin. Miami-Dade took 117 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 Miami home?

Most Miami homeowners land between 8–16 kW — sized to offset 90–100% of their FPL bill. This project is 11.2 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 Miami-Dade 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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