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Solar potential in Ace, TX

With 5.21 peak sun hours, Ace offers solid solar potential. Combined with current incentives, the ROI case is compelling. Your area receives an average of 5.21 peak sun hours per day.

Solar Authority Score™
69 Moderate

Nearby Areas

Romayor 77368 Rye 77369 Goodrich 77335 Votaw 77376 Shepherd 77371 Cleveland 77327
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Solar Coverage Map: Ace, TX

6 nearby locations
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Annual Electricity Offset

$999 /yr
High ROI Expected
Investment Grade: A+

Verified Solar Potential

Production
6,753 kWh per year (Est.)

Payback Period

9.5 Years

Time until system pays for itself

25-Year Lifetime Savings

$15,532

Estimated net profit after system costs

Fed. Tax Credit (30%)

$4,052
Money back in pocket

Available Incentives & Rebates

Residents of Ace 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: 77326
EXCELLENT Score

5.21 Peak Sun Hours / day

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Peak Sun Hours Comparison

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Bar chart comparing Ace's 5.21 peak sun hours to the national average of 4.5 hours Ace National Avg State Avg 5.21 hrs 4.50 hrs 5.58 hrs 0h 2h 4h 6h

Ace receives 16% more peak sunlight than the U.S. average, indicating excellent solar production potential.

Solar Physics Simulator

Sun path trajectory for Ace

7.4° Max Elevation
Sun path diagram showing summer vs winter trajectory in Ace East South West Summer (June) 7.4° Altitude Winter (Dec) -15.2° Altitude

In Ace, the sun is 22.6° lower in the sky during winter.
💡 Tip: Panels positioned at a 27.5° tilt will capture maximum energy year-round.

Why Solar in Ace?

With 5.21 average peak sun hours and potential savings of $999 annually, Ace 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 $13,506
🇺🇸 Federal Tax Credit (30%)
- $4,052
🏛️ TX Rebate
- $1,000
Your Net Cost
$8,454
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 Ace.

S&P 500 (Historical 7%) $60,981 Net Profit
Taxable
Solar Energy System $25,355 Tax-Free Gain
Winner 👑
Savings: $26,855 + Property Value: $16,000

Solar Outperforms by -58%

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 Ace solar market has 6 primary installers. Quality and warranty terms matter more than price in smaller markets.