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Solar in Dallas County, TX

Solar panels in Dallas, TX

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

Utility territory: Deregulated (Oncor TDU)

Local context

What limits Dallas roofs

Dallas averages 5 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 Dallas

Peak sun hours / day
5 hrs

Modeled annual average.

Typical system size
6–11 kW

Residential, based on typical household load.

Estimated first-year savings
$1,100–$2,000

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
Deregulated (Oncor TDU)

Contact your utility for current net billing enrollment status.

Net metering / billing
Net Billing (RCP)

Texas has no statewide net metering; deregulated-market (ERCOT) homeowners choose a retail electric provider's solar buyback plan. This estimate assumes enrollment in a buyback plan and models a conservative ~$0.075/kWh export credit — some providers offer little or no export credit, in which case savings come only from self-consumption and are lower. Compare buyback plans and verify export terms before switching.

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

$1,550/ yr

$1,100–$2,000/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 Dallas get for solar?

Dallas receives approximately 5 peak sun hours per day on average, based on modeled regional data.

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

For a typical 6–11 kW system in Dallas, first-year savings are estimated at $1,100–$2,000 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 Dallas?

Dallas averages 5 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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