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Solar analysis: Deer Park, TX

Good news for Deer Park 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

Pasadena 77503 Pasadena 77505 La Porte 77571 Pasadena 77506 Pasadena 77502 Pasadena 77504
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Solar Coverage Map: Deer Park, TX

6 nearby locations
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Annual Electricity Offset

$1,083 /yr
High ROI Expected
Investment Grade: A+

Verified Solar Potential

Production
7,318 kWh per year (Est.)

Payback Period

9.5 Years

Time until system pays for itself

25-Year Lifetime Savings

$16,831

Estimated net profit after system costs

Fed. Tax Credit (30%)

$4,391
Money back in pocket

Available Incentives & Rebates

Residents of Deer Park 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: 77536
EXCELLENT Score

5.29 Peak Sun Hours / day

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Peak Sun Hours Comparison

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

Deer Park receives 18% more peak sunlight than the U.S. average, indicating excellent solar production potential.

Solar Physics Simulator

Sun path trajectory for Deer Park

6.8° Max Elevation
Sun path diagram showing summer vs winter trajectory in Deer Park East South West Summer (June) 6.8° Altitude Winter (Dec) -15.2° Altitude

In Deer Park, the sun is 22.0° lower in the sky during winter.
💡 Tip: Panels positioned at a 26.7° tilt will capture maximum energy year-round.

Why Solar in Deer Park?

Homeowners in Deer Park are positioned to benefit from 5.29 peak sun hours of daily sunlight. This translates to approximately $1,083 in annual electricity savings. The next grid event isn't a question of if, but when. No state income tax means you keep more of your savings

True Cost Calculator

Average System Cost $14,636
🇺🇸 Federal Tax Credit (30%)
- $4,391
🏛️ TX Rebate
- $1,000
Your Net Cost
$9,245
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 Deer Park.

S&P 500 (Historical 7%) $60,981 Net Profit
Taxable
Solar Energy System $27,601 Tax-Free Gain
Winner 👑
Savings: $29,101 + Property Value: $16,000

Solar Outperforms by -55%

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