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2026 Solar Pricing Data
Average installed price of $2.2/W — a typical 14 kW system costs $30,800 before incentives.
EnergySage $/W
$2.2
Avg System Cost
$30,800
Payback Period
8.7 yrs
25-Year Savings
$80,590
Estimated costs based on $2.2/W average before incentives.
| System Size (kW) | Number of Panels | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 3 kW | ~7 panels | $6,600 |
| 4 kW | ~10 panels | $8,800 |
| 5 kW | ~12 panels | $11,000 |
| 6 kW | ~15 panels | $13,200 |
| 7 kW | ~17 panels | $15,400 |
| 8 kW | ~20 panels | $17,600 |
| 9 kW | ~22 panels | $19,800 |
| 10 kW | ~25 panels | $22,000 |
| 11 kW | ~27 panels | $24,200 |
| 12 kW | ~30 panels | $26,400 |
| 13 kW | ~32 panels | $28,600 |
| 14 kW | ~35 panels | $30,800 |
Prices vary based on equipment, installer, and system complexity.
For a typical 14 kW system in Texas
Multi-plane roofs, steep pitches, tile or slate surfaces, and older roofs needing reinforcement all increase labor and mounting costs.
Larger systems have a lower per-watt cost thanks to volume discounts. A 12 kW system typically costs less per watt than a 5 kW system.
Premium panels (REC, Maxeon) and microinverters (Enphase) cost more upfront but deliver better long-term performance and warranties.
Permit fees, inspection requirements, and interconnection timelines vary by municipality in Texas and can affect total project cost.
The Section 25D Residential Clean Energy Credit expired December 31, 2025. Homeowner cash or loan purchases receive $0 federal tax credit in 2026. Third-party owned systems (solar lease or PPA) still qualify for the 30% ITC under Section 48/48E.
Texas does not currently offer a state-level solar incentive or tax credit. However, a solar lease or PPA lets you go solar with $0 down while the system owner claims the 30% commercial ITC under Section 48/48E — savings that get passed to you through lower rates. This is often the best path for Texas homeowners in 2026.
Payback Period
8.7 years
Avg Electricity Rate
$0.14/kWh
25-Year Net Savings
$80,590
A typical solar system in Texas pays for itself in approximately 8.7 years.Texas electricity rates average $0.14/kWh, and with rates historically rising 3–5% annually, your solar investment becomes more valuable each year. Over a 25-year system lifetime, Texas homeowners can expect approximately $80,590 in net savings after system costs. Once the system is paid off, your electricity is essentially free for the remaining 15–20 years of the panel warranty.
Pricing data sourced from the EnergySage Marketplace (January 2026). EnergySage aggregates quotes from hundreds of pre-screened installers nationwide. NuWatt pricing ($2.85/W in Texas) reflects our premium equipment packages with Enphase microinverters and Tier 1 panels.
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