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Annual savings (estimate) Bill savings
$1801.0 57%
Annual savings (estimate) $1801.0
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Bill savings 57%
Based on: 40 kWh/day usage · 13 kW solar · 5 kWh battery · typical tariffs

Solar & Battery Savings in Texas, United States Get quotes from local installers

Design solar and battery systems for Texas using Photonik's professional design platform. Texas is a leading solar state with rapid growth in installations, driven by excellent solar potential and competitive electricity markets. While Texas lacks statewide net metering, many utilities offer net metering programs and property tax exemptions.

Solar Energy Savings in Texas

How Solar Reduces Your Electricity Bills

The calculations below show how your electricity bills change with solar.

What drives your savings in Texas

Texas has no statewide net metering requirement, but its deregulated electricity market lets homeowners shop for solar buyback plans from competing retail providers — rates range from 3–12c/kWh depending on the plan. Retail rates average around 15c/kWh, close to the national average. Texas enjoys excellent solar irradiance of 5–6 kWh/m²/day, especially in western and central regions, and a property tax exemption protects homeowners from increased assessments on solar equipment. The federal 30% ITC is the primary incentive, since there are no state-level solar rebates or credits.

Your usage & system size Texas

Energy usage & tariffs

Energy consumption patterns in Texas reflect the state's hot climate, with high cooling needs during long, hot summers. The average Texas household uses between 35-45 kWh per day, with higher consumption during summer months for air conditioning. Energy-efficient properties throughout Texas often use significantly less through modern insulation, efficient HVAC systems, and smart thermostats that optimize cooling schedules.

Before installing solar, consider reducing your energy consumption through improved insulation and energy-efficient appliances. This is particularly valuable in Texas, where high summer electricity usage makes reducing consumption a sound investment that can lower required solar system size and improve returns.

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Representative flat export rate (feed-in tariff). What you earn per kWh of surplus solar exported to the grid. Your actual rate depends on your provider, plan, and time of day.

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Estimated at 75% of the retail grid rate. A battery lets you store daytime solar and export during expensive peak hours, so each exported kWh is typically worth more than a flat feed-in tariff. Real returns depend on your time-of-use tariff and battery efficiency.

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Solar system size

You'll need around 10.5kW of solar to match your average consumption in Texas. We recommend sizing between 15.8kW and 21.1kW for optimal results, accounting for daily and seasonal variations. Texas enjoys excellent solar potential, with most regions averaging 4.5-5.5 kWh/kW/day annually, amongst the highest in the US, with strong generation throughout most of the year.

A 15.8 kW system in Texas generates approximately 69.2 kWh daily on average, with seasonal variation from 3.61 kWh/kW/day in December to 4.85 kWh/kW/day in April. Texas's exceptional solar irradiance, combined with competitive electricity markets and property tax exemptions, makes solar particularly attractive for homeowners across the state.

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A 13 kW system in Texas can generate approximately 20797.0 kWh annually based on local sun conditions.

Battery storage

With solar-only (no battery), a 15.8 kW system provides approximately 50% self-usage in Texas, depending on your consumption patterns, drawing 50% from the grid. Adding a 10 kWh battery increases energy independence to approximately 72% annually, reducing grid reliance to 28%. Battery storage is valuable in Texas, allowing you to store excess daytime generation for evening use and providing backup power during grid outages, which can be common during extreme weather events.

A battery shifts solar energy from daytime overproduction into evening peak use, avoiding the highest time-of-use rates. Virtual power plant programs are expanding — battery owners can earn additional income by dispatching stored energy during grid peak events, typically earning significantly more per kWh than standard buyback rates. For accurate battery savings and ROI calculations specific to your utility, use the full Photonik design tool.

0 kWh 30 kWh

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The sweet spot for most households is 5 – 13 kWh — larger batteries add independence but with diminishing payback, especially where feed-in tariffs are low.

System Pricing & Payback for Texas

Use the full Photonik solar planning and design platform to model a complete system for your home — including detailed costs, equipment options, and financial returns.

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Solar Installers Houston

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  • Sunnova Energy — 20 East Greenway Plaza, Suite 540, Houston, TX 77046
  • ADT Solar — 7614 Bluff Point Dr, Suite 6, Houston, TX 77086
  • TriSMART Solar — 600 Northpark Central Drive, Suite 140, Houston, TX 77073
  • Adaptive Solar — 4101 Greenbriar Dr, Suite 205B, Houston, TX 77098

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Solar Installers San Antonio

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  • Longhorn Solar — 12500 Network Blvd, Suite 100, San Antonio, TX 78249
  • ION Solar (Live Oak sales office) — 12702 Toepperwein Rd, Suite 230, Live Oak, TX 78233
  • Tesla — 23011 IH-10 West, San Antonio, TX 78257

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Solar Installers Dallas

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  • ION Solar — 3311 Towerwood Dr, Dallas, TX 75234
  • Sunfinity Renewable Energy — 17300 Dallas Pkwy, Suite 2020, Dallas, TX 75248
  • Good Faith Energy — 13720 Diplomat Dr, Farmers Branch, TX 75234

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Solar Installers Austin

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  • Freedom Solar Power — 4801 Friedrich Ln, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78744
  • ION Solar — 9111 Jollyville Rd, Suite 104, Austin, TX 78759
  • NuWatt Energy — 5900 Balcones Dr, Suite 101, Austin, TX 78731

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