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Solar analysis: Port Mansfield, TX

With 5.55 peak sun hours daily, Port Mansfield is in the top tier for solar production. But not every roof qualifies for maximum savings. Your area receives an average of 5.55 peak sun hours per day.

Solar Authority Score™
71 Good

Nearby Areas

San Perlita 78590 Rio Hondo 78583 Raymondville 78580 Lyford 78569 South Padre Island 78597 Harlingen 78550
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Solar Coverage Map: Port Mansfield, TX

6 nearby locations
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Estimated Annual Savings

$1,133 /yr
High ROI Expected
Investment Grade: A+

Verified Solar Potential

Production
7,653 kWh per year (Est.)

Payback Period

9.5 Years

Time until system pays for itself

25-Year Lifetime Savings

$17,602

Estimated net profit after system costs

Fed. Tax Credit (30%)

$4,592
Money back in pocket

Available Incentives & Rebates

Residents of Port Mansfield 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: 78598
EXCELLENT Score

5.55 Peak Sun Hours / day

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Peak Sun Hours Comparison

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Bar chart comparing Port Mansfield's 5.55 peak sun hours to the national average of 4.5 hours Port Mansfield National Avg State Avg 5.55 hrs 4.50 hrs 5.58 hrs 0h 2h 4h 6h

Port Mansfield receives 23% more peak sunlight than the U.S. average, indicating excellent solar production potential.

Solar Physics Simulator

Sun path trajectory for Port Mansfield

3.7° Max Elevation
Sun path diagram showing summer vs winter trajectory in Port Mansfield East South West Summer (June) 3.7° Altitude Winter (Dec) -16.1° Altitude

In Port Mansfield, the sun is 19.8° lower in the sky during winter.
💡 Tip: Panels positioned at a 23.9° tilt will capture maximum energy year-round.

Why Solar in Port Mansfield?

With 5.55 average peak sun hours and potential savings of $1,133 annually, Port Mansfield 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 $15,306
🇺🇸 Federal Tax Credit (30%)
- $4,592
🏛️ TX Rebate
- $1,000
Your Net Cost
$9,714
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 Port Mansfield.

S&P 500 (Historical 7%) $60,981 Net Profit
Taxable
Solar Energy System $28,935 Tax-Free Gain
Winner 👑
Savings: $30,435 + Property Value: $16,000

Solar Outperforms by -53%

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