Find out what solar really costs on your Texas roof
Free tools, Texas data and plain-English guides to help you decide whether solar makes sense for your home.
25-year savings example: $180/month bill in Dallas
$48,605
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Texas solar savings calculator
See what solar could save at your address
Use your city, monthly electric bill and system assumptions to get a Texas-specific estimate.
Free Texas Solar Calculator
Estimate your solar system
Enter your electricity bill and home details to estimate solar system size, production, cost, savings, and payback.
Use your average bill from the last 12 months if possible.
Estimated solar system
24 panels at 410 watts each
Annual production
14,363 kWh
Installed cost
$26,765
First-year savings
$2,160
Monthly savings
$180
Simple payback
11 years
25-year net savings
$48,605
Your estimate
Based on Dallas electricity rates, local solar resource, estimated system losses, roof conditions, and current installed-cost assumptions. Every solar kWh is valued at your retail rate, so a low buyback plan means lower real savings.
Planning estimate
This calculator is designed for early-stage planning. A professional site assessment is required for an installation quote.
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Texas-specific
City selection changes the electricity rate, solar resource, and installed-cost assumptions used in your estimate.
Estimates are for educational and planning purposes only. Actual solar production, project cost, savings, incentives, and payback can vary based on roof conditions, equipment, utility rules, financing, installation requirements, electricity rates, and other factors. This calculator does not automatically apply a federal tax credit to 2026 estimates.
Texas homeowner resources
Explore Solar in Texas
Local insights, costs, incentives and guides to help you make the best decision.
Texas solar economics
Why Go Solar in Texas?
- Strong sunshine in most of the state
- Long air-conditioning season
- Protection against rising utility bills
- Property tax exemption on added home value
- Local utility rebates in some areas
Texas Gets Sunshine
4.7–6.0
Peak sun hours a day, Houston to El Paso
Lower Bills. More Savings.
Solar can reduce or even eliminate your monthly electric bill.
Learn before you buy
Latest Solar Guides & Resources
Solar Panel Cost in Texas (2026 Guide)
See average prices, what affects cost, and how to compare a quote.
5 min read
Texas Solar Incentives in 2026
Local rebates, the property tax exemption, and what changed with the federal credit.
4 min read
Is Solar Worth It in Texas? (2026 Analysis)
Savings, payback time and long-term costs compared with staying on the grid.
6 min read
Best Solar Panels for Texas Homes
Compare panel types and find the right option for your roof.
5 min read
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Rate and cost inputs come from EIA filings, utility tariff sheets, and NREL production data. Our data pages list their sources so you can check them.
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