Solar Panels in Austin, TX

Austin gets 5.2 peak sun hours/day with electricity at $0.125/kWh. Calculate panels needed, cost after 30% ITC, and payback period.

Sun Hours
5.2/day
Rate
$0.125/kWh
Cost/Watt
$2.6
Net Metering
Austin Energy Value of Solar

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10,800 kWh
Panels
217
System Size
86.8 kW
Annual kWh
131,797
Net Cost
$157,976
Savings/yr
$16,475
Payback
9.6 yrs
25-Yr Savings
$253,899

System Sizes in Austin

Monthly kWhPanelskWNet CostSavings/yrPayback
500114.4$8,008$8359.6 yrs
750166.4$11,648$1,2159.6 yrs
1,000218.4$15,288$1,5949.6 yrs
1,5003112.4$22,568$2,3549.6 yrs
2,0004116.4$29,848$3,1139.6 yrs
2,5005120.4$37,128$3,8729.6 yrs

Solar Guide for Austin (2026)

Austin at latitude 30.27°N receives 5.2 peak sun hours/day. At $0.125/kWh, solar offers solid long-term savings.

Incentives: Federal ITC + Austin Energy rebate ($2,500).

NEC Solar Requirements

All installations must comply with NEC Article 690: rapid shutdown (690.12), conductor sizing at 125% (690.8), and proper grounding per NEC 250. Use our Solar Wire Size Calculator for conductor sizing.

Disclaimer: Estimates only. Consult a licensed solar installer. NEC Article 690 compliance required.

Frequently Asked Questions

See also: Solar in Texas