Florida law (section 377.705, FS) require that all solar systems manufactured or sold in the state of Florida comply with Solar Equipment Standards promulgated by the Florida Solar Energy Center® (FSEC®). The solar certification and testing standards cover both solar thermal equipment and solar electric equipment. FSEC works closely with industry, the research and development community, and other interested stakeholders to ensure that its Standards encourage the effective use of renewable energy resources and protect the consumers of the state of Florida.
FSEC rates photovoltaic equipment for performance, examines it for compliance to minimum standards, and FSEC-approved PV equipment bears FSEC’s label of certification. Note: Modules must be registered for use in FSEC PV-certified systems.
FSEC performs module testing and research for durability, reliability, and root cause analysis of failures.
Florida Statute requires that FSEC set fees that recover the costs of the testing, certification and rating services required for solar equipment and systems in Florida. Click here to view fee structure [136KB, Adobe Acrobat PDF].
This interactive solar reference map is intended to provide quick and intuitive access to weather data needed to install code-compliant PV systems.
The FSEC Standards for solar thermal collectors and solar thermal systems accept certifications from the Solar Rating & Certification Corporation™ (SRCC) or the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO). A streamlined certification program removes barriers between the FSEC certification process and the SRCC and IAPMO certification processes.
Although FSEC is no longer conducting standardized testing of solar thermal collectors and systems, existing FSEC certifications will be valid and maintained. FSEC encourages solar thermal venders to apply for new certifications through SRCC or IAPMO as national certifications.
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Verification of the authenticity of solar thermal collector or system certification can be determined at the following links: