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Solar analysis: Houston, TX

Good news for Houston residents: 5.29 peak sun hours means strong production potential. Federal incentives make this the right time. Your area receives an average of 5.29 peak sun hours per day.

Solar Authority Score™
69 Moderate

Nearby Areas

Houston 77093 Houston 77028 Houston 77078 Houston 77050 Houston 77039 Houston 77026
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Solar Coverage Map: Houston, TX

6 nearby locations
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Annual Electricity Offset

$1,062 /yr
High ROI Expected
Investment Grade: A+

Verified Solar Potential

Production
7,176 kWh per year (Est.)

Payback Period

9.5 Years

Time until system pays for itself

25-Year Lifetime Savings

$16,504

Estimated net profit after system costs

Fed. Tax Credit (30%)

$4,305
Money back in pocket

Available Incentives & Rebates

Residents of Houston 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: 77016
EXCELLENT Score

5.29 Peak Sun Hours / day

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Peak Sun Hours Comparison

Above Avg
Bar chart comparing Houston's 5.29 peak sun hours to the national average of 4.5 hours Houston National Avg State Avg 5.29 hrs 4.50 hrs 5.58 hrs 0h 2h 4h 6h

Houston receives 17% more peak sunlight than the U.S. average, indicating excellent solar production potential.

Solar Physics Simulator

Sun path trajectory for Houston

6.8° Max Elevation
Sun path diagram showing summer vs winter trajectory in Houston East South West Summer (June) 6.8° Altitude Winter (Dec) -15.4° Altitude

In Houston, the sun is 22.2° lower in the sky during winter.
💡 Tip: Panels positioned at a 26.9° tilt will capture maximum energy year-round.

Why Solar in Houston?

Homeowners in Houston are positioned to benefit from 5.29 peak sun hours of daily sunlight. This translates to approximately $1,062 in annual electricity savings. The next grid event isn't a question of if, but when. Abundant sunshine makes Texas ideal for solar

True Cost Calculator

Average System Cost $14,351
🇺🇸 Federal Tax Credit (30%)
- $4,305
🏛️ TX Rebate
- $1,000
Your Net Cost
$9,046
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 Houston.

S&P 500 (Historical 7%) $60,981 Net Profit
Taxable
Solar Energy System $27,036 Tax-Free Gain
Winner 👑
Savings: $28,536 + Property Value: $16,000

Solar Outperforms by -56%

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