Solar Panels in Texas

Solar Panels in Texas

Our solar ranking lists the best US states for residential solar. Texas is ahead of 42 other contenders, which makes it an awesome place to operate a PV system. Electricity prices in the Lone Star State are lower than the nation’s average, but it’s hard to call them easily affordable. This, together with generous sun, allows for a faster recovery of the cost of solar panels in Texas.

How much sun is there in Texas?

5 hours might not seem like much, but it’s a lot when we’re speaking of the peak sun hours. On average, Texas gets this amount of concentrated sunlight (1000 W/m²)  daily. During this time your panels will work at their maximum capacity. Since there is no shortage of sun,  solar panels in TX tend to be a more profitable investment.

Are solar panels worth it in Texas?

Sunlight is the most important contributor to the size of your solar harvest, but watch out for shading and incorrect orientation or angles, since they could steal some of it. Under favorable conditions, just fifteen 400W solar panels could produce enough electricity to offset energy consumption of the whole household. Taking 30 kWh as the average daily norm and 11¢/kWh as the average electricity rate in Texas, we arrive at $1,200 of annual savings. The cost to install solar panels in Texas is at the country’s average level, you won’t have to pay more than in other states.

How much do solar panels cost in Texas?

If we examine the solar panels for sale in Texas, we will discover a very wide price range. From well below $1 per watt for affordable models manufactured by Chinese brands, to premium panels that command a price above $1.5. Solar panels manufacturers in Texas fall in the middle of this price range. For instance, PV modules made by Mission Solar sell for about $1/Watt.

The cost of solar panels in Texas also depends on the price of delivery. We offer our clients an option to pick up the equipment at one of our fulfillment centers. This gives more flexibility, lowers the costs and saves time. Use our website to check the availability and distance to the closest center.

Is it illegal to use solar panels in Texas?

In Texas your right to install solar panels is protected by law. No entity can prohibit or unreasonably restrict installation of PV modules, not even homeowner associations. The obvious exceptions are public safety concerns and the like.

Texas solar panel incentives

The 26% Federal Solar Tax Credit can help you recover a quarter of all costs associated with going solar. Solar rebates, exemptions and trading RECs will allow you to get back some more. The Sun will do the rest!