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 kWh | Panels | kW | Net Cost | Savings/yr | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 | 11 | 4.4 | $8,008 | $835 | 9.6 yrs |
| 750 | 16 | 6.4 | $11,648 | $1,215 | 9.6 yrs |
| 1,000 | 21 | 8.4 | $15,288 | $1,594 | 9.6 yrs |
| 1,500 | 31 | 12.4 | $22,568 | $2,354 | 9.6 yrs |
| 2,000 | 41 | 16.4 | $29,848 | $3,113 | 9.6 yrs |
| 2,500 | 51 | 20.4 | $37,128 | $3,872 | 9.6 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.
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