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Solar in Brazos County, TX

Solar panels in Bryan, TX

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

Utility territory: Bryan Texas Utilities

Local context

What limits Bryan roofs

Bryan averages 5.3 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 Bryan

Peak sun hours / day
5.3 hrs

Modeled annual average.

Typical system size
6–11 kW

Residential, based on typical household load.

Estimated first-year savings
$950–$1,700

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

Roofs suitable for solar
65–75%

Modeled from regional adoption data.

Primary utility
Bryan Texas Utilities

Contact your utility for current net billing enrollment status.

Net metering / billing
Net Billing (RCP)

Bryan Texas Utilities is transitioning to net billing in 2026: exported solar is credited near its power-cost component (~3¢/kWh) while consumption bills at 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

$1,350/ yr

$950–$1,700/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 Bryan get for solar?

Bryan receives approximately 5.3 peak sun hours per day on average, based on modeled regional data.

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

For a typical 6–11 kW system in Bryan, first-year savings are estimated at $950–$1,700 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 Bryan?

Bryan averages 5.3 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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