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5.4-year payback, $0.098/kWh avg rate, and 3,200 sun hours/year make Texas a strong state for commercial solar.
Avg Rate
$0.098/kWh
Sun Hours/Year
3,200
Net Cost (100kW)
$57K
Payback
5.4 yrs
Commercial solar in Texas offers strong returns with an average commercial electricity rate of $0.098/kWh and 3,200 annual sun hours. A typical 100kW system costs $155K before incentives, with a net cost of $57K after the 30% federal ITC, achieving payback in 5.4 years.
Limited or unavailable - varies by utility
Select utilities offer commercial solar rebates
C-PACE available statewide through Texas PACE Authority
Solar equipment exempt under HB 362
Total Cost
$155K
Net Cost
$57K
Annual Savings
$16K
Payback
5.4 yrs
Oncor
CenterPoint
AEP Texas
CPS Energy
Austin Energy
100 kW
System Cost
$146K
Federal ITC
-$58K
Net Cost
$53K
Payback
3.6 yrs
Annual Savings
$14,180/yr
25-Year ROI
910%
CO2 Offset
1508 tons
Texas offers abundant sunshine (3,200+ sun hours/year), low installation costs, property tax exemptions, and C-PACE financing. While electricity rates are lower than the Northeast, high production and federal incentives still deliver 5-6 year payback.
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