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Solar panels in Garland, TX

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

Utility territory: Garland Power & Light

Local context

What limits Garland roofs

Garland 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 Garland

Peak sun hours / day
5 hrs

Modeled annual average.

Typical system size
6–10 kW

Residential, based on typical household load.

Estimated first-year savings
$1,150–$1,900

Per year for a typical 6–10 kW system. The high end assumes the larger array.

Roofs suitable for solar
65–75%

Modeled from regional adoption data.

Primary utility
Garland Power & Light

Contact your utility for current net billing enrollment status.

Net metering / billing
Net Billing (RCP)

Garland Power & Light offers net metering for residential systems up to 10 kW, crediting exported solar at about 8.2¢/kWh — below retail, so self-consumption adds the most 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: 6–10 kW.

$/ kWh

Prefilled with the state residential average.

Estimated first-year savings

$1,500/ yr

$1,150–$1,900/yr for a typical 6–10 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 Garland get for solar?

Garland 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 Garland?

For a typical 6–10 kW system in Garland, first-year savings are estimated at $1,150–$1,900 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 Garland?

Garland 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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