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Pflugerville solar costs $2.00–$2.40/W in Oncor territory. A 10 kW system runs ~$22,000 gross. This fast-growing Austin suburb sits in Oncor delivery territory with access to 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. Pflugerville homeowners who purchase solar with cash or a loan receive $0 in federal tax credits. All prices shown are full installed cost. Programs like Propel Solar use a third-party owner to access the commercial ITC with $0 down.
What a Pflugerville homeowner actually pays in 2026. Newer construction throughout Pflugerville means most homes have solar-ready roofs — reducing installation complexity and cost.
The best utility solar incentive in deregulated Texas. Here is how it works for Pflugerville homeowners.
A typical battery (Tesla Powerwall 3, 13.5 kWh) costs $12,000-$13,000 installed. With the $9,000 Oncor rebate, your net battery cost drops to approximately $3,500. For Pflugerville homeowners, battery backup provides protection during ERCOT summer grid stress events and winter storms. The combination of the rebate and backup power value makes the battery well worth it.
Central Texas gets moderate hail — less severe than DFW but still worth planning for.
| 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 |
Pflugerville is in Oncor territory with access to the best solar buyback plans in Texas — including TXU Energy's retail-match.
| 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 plan credits exported solar at the exact same rate you pay for consumption — effectively 1:1 net metering. Only available in Oncor territory (DFW, Round Rock, Pflugerville, Waco) — Houston and South Texas cannot access this plan.
The 100% Texas property tax exemption delivers significant savings given Travis County's higher-than-average tax rate.
File Form 50-123 with the Travis Central Appraisal District (TCAD) by April 30 following your solar installation. This is separate from your homestead exemption. At 2.05% on a $22,000 system, this saves approximately $451 per year in the first decade. Travis County's higher tax rate compared to surrounding counties means the solar property tax exemption delivers more value in Pflugerville than in many other Texas cities.
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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.
The calculator reflects $0 federal tax credit. Section 25D expired December 31, 2025. Propel Solar uses a third-party owner to claim the 30% commercial ITC.
The Oncor solar+battery rebate of up to $9,000 is not automatically included. Subtract the applicable rebate if adding battery storage.
With the federal 25D credit gone, Propel Solar gives Pflugerville homeowners $0 down solar with a fixed payment and full ownership by year 5.
A third-party financing company captures the 30% Section 48 commercial ITC — savings homeowners cannot access since 25D expired.
If your electricity bill is $150/mo, Propel is approximately $135/mo — saving ~10% from day one with a fixed, predictable payment.
Full ownership transfers after ~5 years. Silfab 440W American-made panels with free maintenance during financing.
Common questions about solar panel costs in Pflugerville.
Full guide to the Oncor rebate program.
Read guideNeighboring Oncor city — Williamson County 1.98% rate.
Read guideAustin Energy territory — Value of Solar, $2,500 rebate.
Read guideComplete overview of going solar in Texas.
Read guideLast updated: March 8, 2026.
NuWatt Energy partners with experienced central Texas solar installers who know Oncor territory — from the battery rebate application to TXU buyback optimization. Get a free assessment tailored to your Pflugerville home.