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Solar in Tarrant County, TX

Solar panels in Fort Worth, TX

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

Utility territory: Deregulated (Oncor TDU)

Local context

What limits Fort Worth roofs

Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth

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 Fort Worth get for solar?

Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth?

For a typical 6–11 kW system in Fort Worth, 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 Fort Worth?

Fort Worth 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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