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Cedar Park solar costs $2.00–$2.40/W in Oncor territory. A 10 kW system runs ~$22,000 gross. This popular Austin suburb in the Hill Country foothills sits in Oncor delivery territory — access TXU retail-match buyback and up to $9,000 in solar+battery rebates. No federal 25D tax credit.
2026 Alert: The federal residential solar tax credit (Section 25D) expired December 31, 2025. Cedar Park homeowners receive $0 in federal tax credits. Propel Solar uses a third-party owner to access the commercial ITC with $0 down.
What a Cedar Park homeowner actually pays in 2026. Most homes in Cedar Park were built within the last 20 years with modern roofing — reducing installation complexity.
The best utility solar incentive in deregulated Texas — available to Cedar Park homeowners.
A Tesla Powerwall 3 costs $12,000-$13,000 installed. With the $9,000 rebate, net battery cost drops to ~$3,500. Cedar Park homeowners benefit from backup during ERCOT summer stress events. The rebate makes the battery an excellent deal.
Central Texas gets moderate hail — less than DFW but still present during spring storms.
| Panel | Hail Rating | Max Hail Size | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|
| SunPower Maxeon 7 | IEC 61215 enhanced | 35mm (1.4 in) | 40 yr product + performance |
| REC Alpha Pure-RX | IEC 61215 enhanced | 35mm (1.4 in) | 25 yr product, 92% at yr 25 |
| Canadian Solar HiKu7 | Standard + enhanced testing | 25mm (1 in) standard | 25 yr product, 84.8% at yr 25 |
| Qcells Q.Peak DUO | IEC 61215 enhanced | 35mm (1.4 in) | 25 yr product, 86% at yr 25 |
Cedar Park is in Oncor territory — access TXU retail-match and the best solar buyback plans in Texas.
| REP | Plan | Buyback Rate | Contract | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TXU EnergyTop Pick | Solar Buyback 24 | Retail-match | 24 mo | |
| TXU Energy | Solar Buyback 12 | Retail-match | 12 mo | |
| Green Mountain Energy | Solar Buyback 36 | 8.5¢/kWh fixed | 36 mo | |
| Chariot Energy | Solar Buyback 24 | 7.0¢/kWh fixed | 24 mo | |
| Constellation | Solar Buyback 12 | 6.5¢/kWh fixed | 12 mo | |
| Shell Energy | Solar Buyback 24 | 6.0¢/kWh fixed | 24 mo | |
| Rhythm Energy | Solar Buyback | Wholesale (variable) | Mo-to-mo |
TXU Energy's Solar Buyback credits exported solar at the same rate you pay — effective 1:1 net metering. Only available in Oncor territory.
File Form 50-123 with WCAD by April 30. Separate from homestead exemption. Cedar Park's rising home values make the solar property tax exemption increasingly valuable.
Estimate your Cedar Park solar costs, production, and savings.
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Federal Residential Solar Tax Credit (Section 25D) Expired
Homeowners who purchase solar with cash or a loan receive $0 in federal tax credits. Section 25D expired December 31, 2025.
CenterPoint delivery area. Deregulated — choose a solar buyback REP for best export value. High humidity reduces panel efficiency slightly. Strong solar irradiance despite cloud cover. Largest TX solar market by installed capacity.
Cost Range
$2.00–$2.40/W
Peak Sun Hours
5.3 hrs/day
Avg Electric Rate
$0.14/kWh
County Tax Rate
2.31%
Annual Production
15,476
kWh/year
Annual Savings
$1,800
per year
Payback Period
12.2
years
25-Year Savings
$65,627
total
Estimates based on average 2026 TX solar pricing, 5.3 peak sun hours/day, 0.5%/year panel degradation, 3%/year electricity rate increase, and TX property tax exemption (Tax Code §11.27). Actual costs vary by installer, roof condition, and system configuration. Section 25D residential ITC expired Dec 31, 2025 — $0 federal tax credit for cash/loan purchases.
$0 federal credit. Propel Solar uses a third-party owner to claim the 30% commercial ITC.
Subtract the Oncor rebate ($9,000) if adding battery storage.
With 25D gone, Propel gives Cedar Park homeowners $0 down solar with fixed payment and ownership by year 5.
Third-party captures 30% Section 48 commercial ITC to fund your $0 upfront cost.
~10% savings from day one with a fixed, predictable monthly payment.
Full ownership transfers after ~5 years. Silfab 440W panels, free maintenance.
Last updated: March 8, 2026.
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