Solar analysis:
Schulenburg, TX
Schulenburg's 5.42 daily peak sun hours put it in a favorable position for solar. The question isn't if, but how much you can save. Your area receives an average of 5.42 peak sun hours per day.
Solar Coverage Map: Schulenburg, 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 Schulenburg 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: 789565.42 Peak Sun Hours / day
Live Solar Forecast
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Peak Sun Hours Comparison
ExcellentSchulenburg receives 20% more peak sunlight than the U.S. average, indicating excellent solar production potential.
Solar Physics Simulator
Sun path trajectory for Schulenburg
In Schulenburg, the sun is 22.1° lower in the sky during winter.
💡 Tip: Panels positioned at a 26.7° tilt will capture maximum energy year-round.
Why Solar in Schulenburg?
Homeowners in Schulenburg are positioned to benefit from 5.42 peak sun hours of daily sunlight. This translates to approximately $1,096 in annual electricity savings. The next grid event isn't a question of if, but when. Solar + battery provides true energy independence
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 Schulenburg.
Solar Outperforms by -54%
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 Schulenburg solar market has 7 primary installers. Quality and warranty terms matter more than price in smaller markets.