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Solar in Jefferson County, TX

Solar panels in Beaumont, TX

4.7 peak sun hours per day. See what the data says about Beaumont, then check your specific roof free.

Utility territory: Entergy Texas

Local context

What limits Beaumont roofs

Beaumont averages 4.7 peak sun hours per day in the regional data. Roof orientation, usable area, and shade can reduce production further for an individual property.

Solar data for Beaumont

Peak sun hours / day
4.7 hrs

Modeled annual average.

Typical system size
6–11 kW

Residential, based on typical household load.

Estimated first-year savings
$850–$1,550

Per year for a typical 6–11 kW system. The high end assumes the larger array.

Roofs suitable for solar
62–72%

Modeled from regional adoption data.

Primary utility
Entergy Texas

Contact your utility for current net billing enrollment status.

Net metering / billing
Net Billing (RCP)

Entergy Texas (outside ERCOT retail choice) credits exported solar at avoided cost under Schedule SQF (~3.5–3.9¢/kWh, adjusted annually) — well below retail; self-consumption maximizes value.

Estimates use the average Texas current utility rate (before solar) of $0.16/kWh (EIA, retrieved Aug 2026) and modeled solar production; individual results vary with your rate, usage, roof orientation, and shading.

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kW

Typical homes: 6–11 kW.

$/ kWh

Prefilled with the state residential average.

Estimated first-year savings

$1,200/ yr

$850–$1,550/yr for a typical 6–11 kW system — the low end is a smaller array, the high end a larger one.

Estimate — individual results vary with your rate, usage, roof orientation, and shading. Assumes an 85% system derate and 50% self-consumption; exported energy uses the local net-billing estimate.

City averages are a starting point — check your address for your verified result.

Frequently asked questions

How much sun does Beaumont get for solar?

Beaumont receives approximately 4.7 peak sun hours per day on average, based on modeled regional data.

What is the estimated first-year savings from solar in Beaumont?

For a typical 6–11 kW system in Beaumont, first-year savings are estimated at $850–$1,550 per year: the low end uses the smaller system, while the high end is up to the larger system. Estimates use the average Texas current utility rate (before solar) of $0.16/kWh (EIA, retrieved Aug 2026) and modeled solar production; individual results vary with your rate, usage, roof orientation, and shading. These are educational estimates, not guarantees.

What can limit solar production in Beaumont?

Beaumont averages 4.7 peak sun hours per day in the regional data. Roof orientation, usable area, and shade can reduce production further for an individual property.

Data source: City figures are modeled estimates for general guidance — not a quote for any specific property.

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