Solar potential in
Port Arthur, TX
Good news for Port Arthur residents: 5.32 peak sun hours means strong production potential. Federal incentives make this the right time. Your area receives an average of 5.32 peak sun hours per day.
Nearby Areas
Solar Coverage Map: Port Arthur, TX
Your Estimated Benefit
Verified Solar Potential
Payback Period
Time until system pays for itself
25-Year Lifetime Savings
Estimated net profit after system costs
Fed. Tax Credit (30%)
Available Incentives & Rebates
Residents of Port Arthur may qualify for 5 active programs.
Federal Programs (Apply to Everyone)
Inflation Reduction Act (Sec. 48E)
If you lease your system (PPA), the solar company claims this credit and passes savings to you. Valid through 2032.
Federal Residential Clean Energy Credit (ITC)
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
Utility Rebates (Oncor/AEP)
Local rebates available via specific utility providers.
Solar Rights Law
HOAs cannot prohibit solar installations.
Property Tax Exemption
100% of value added by solar is exempt from property tax.
Efficiency
Code: 776405.32 Peak Sun Hours / day
Live Solar Forecast
Fetching satellite data for Port Arthur...
Peak Sun Hours Comparison
Above AvgPort Arthur receives 18% more peak sunlight than the U.S. average, indicating excellent solar production potential.
Solar Physics Simulator
Sun path trajectory for Port Arthur
In Port Arthur, 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 Port Arthur?
With 5.32 average peak sun hours and potential savings of $1,077 annually, Port Arthur 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
If you had $25k... Stock Market vs. Solar
Comparing a 20-year investment in the S&P 500 versus purchasing a solar system in Port Arthur.
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.
With only 7 installers in Port Arthur, choose carefully. Verify NABCEP certification and check recent local references.