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Solar in Dallas–Fort Worth, TX

Everything you need to know about going solar in Dallas–Fort Worth — local sun hours, electric rates, installation costs, and available programs.

5 hrs/day

Peak Sun Hours

13¢/kWh

Avg Electric Rate

$2.55/W

Solar Cost/Watt

Oncor (various REPs)

Top Utility

Sample 8 kW System

$14,280

After 30% ITC

($20,400 before)

$1,898/yr

Est. Annual Savings

14,600 kWh/yr

7.5 yrs

Est. Payback

Estimates based on local averages for an 8 kW system. Actual results depend on roof, shading, utility plan, and consumption.

Local Programs

Net MeteringLimited/No
Community SolarLimited/No

Solar buyback rates vary widely among retail electricity providers.

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