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Solar analysis: Bluff Dale, TX

Bluff Dale homeowners have access to premium solar resources: 5.62 peak sun hours per day. See how this translates to real dollar savings below. Your area receives an average of 5.62 peak sun hours per day.

Solar Authority Score™
71 Good

Nearby Areas

Tolar 76476 Stephenville 76401 Stephenville 76402 Granbury 76048 Lipan 76462 Glen Rose 76043
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Solar Coverage Map: Bluff Dale, TX

6 nearby locations
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Estimated Annual Savings

$1,151 /yr
High ROI Expected
Investment Grade: A+

Verified Solar Potential

Production
7,779 kWh per year (Est.)

Payback Period

9.5 Years

Time until system pays for itself

25-Year Lifetime Savings

$17,891

Estimated net profit after system costs

Fed. Tax Credit (30%)

$4,667
Money back in pocket

Available Incentives & Rebates

Residents of Bluff Dale may qualify for 5 active programs.

Federal Programs (Apply to Everyone)

Warning: 2026 Cliff
Inflation Reduction Act (Sec. 48E)
Benefit Value Pass-through Savings

If you lease your system (PPA), the solar company claims this credit and passes savings to you. Valid through 2032.

Warning: 2026 Cliff
Federal Residential Clean Energy Credit (ITC)
Benefit Value 30% (Expiring 2025)

30% Tax Credit for systems installed by Dec 31, 2025. CRITICAL: For 2026, this credit is set to expire for homeowner-owned systems unless extended. Leases (Third-Party) still qualify under Sec. 48E.

TX State Incentives

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Utility Rebates (Oncor/AEP)

Local rebates available via specific utility providers.

Legal Right
Solar Rights Law

HOAs cannot prohibit solar installations.

100% Exemption
Property Tax Exemption

100% of value added by solar is exempt from property tax.

Efficiency

Code: 76433
EXCELLENT Score

5.62 Peak Sun Hours / day

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Peak Sun Hours Comparison

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Bar chart comparing Bluff Dale's 5.62 peak sun hours to the national average of 4.5 hours Bluff Dale National Avg State Avg 5.62 hrs 4.50 hrs 5.58 hrs 0h 2h 4h 6h

Bluff Dale receives 25% more peak sunlight than the U.S. average, indicating excellent solar production potential.

Solar Physics Simulator

Sun path trajectory for Bluff Dale

5.6° Max Elevation
Sun path diagram showing summer vs winter trajectory in Bluff Dale East South West Summer (June) 5.6° Altitude Winter (Dec) -18.3° Altitude

In Bluff Dale, the sun is 23.9° lower in the sky during winter.
💡 Tip: Panels positioned at a 29.1° tilt will capture maximum energy year-round.

Why Solar in Bluff Dale?

With 5.62 average peak sun hours and potential savings of $1,151 annually, Bluff Dale residents have a clear path to energy independence. Local focus: Grid independence and ERCOT reliability. The next grid event isn't a question of if, but when.

True Cost Calculator

Average System Cost $15,558
🇺🇸 Federal Tax Credit (30%)
- $4,667
🏛️ TX Rebate
- $1,000
Your Net Cost
$9,890
Financial Showdown

If you had $25k... Stock Market vs. Solar

Comparing a 20-year investment in the S&P 500 versus purchasing a solar system in Bluff Dale.

S&P 500 (Historical 7%) $60,981 Net Profit
Taxable
Solar Energy System $29,435 Tax-Free Gain
Winner 👑
Savings: $30,935 + Property Value: $16,000

Solar Outperforms by -52%

Unlike stock market gains which are taxed at ~15-20%, the money you save on electricity is 100% tax-free. Plus, solar increases your home's resale value immediately.

The Bluff Dale solar market has 7 primary installers. Quality and warranty terms matter more than price in smaller markets.