Solar + battery installation in Irving
Battery-coupled solar is the package that closes most often in Texas. Federal Clean Tech ITC (30%) on storage stacks with state net metering. Free quote, ~2 minutes.
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- Average system size
- $2.60/W
- Average cost (USD)
- 9 yrs
- Average payback
- 286+
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Incentives & rebates
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Federal Residential Clean Energy Credit (Section 25D) - ENDED
The 30% federal Residential Clean Energy Credit (IRC Section 25D) expired for property placed in service after December 31, 2025, under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Homeowners who purchased and installed solar by year-end 2025 can still claim it on their 2025 return. Cash and loan purchases made in 2026 receive no federal tax credit.
Federal Commercial ITC (Section 48E) - via Lease / PPA
Section 48E (the commercial Clean Electricity Investment Credit) survives at 30% and is still available to third-party owners of residential systems under solar leases, PPAs, and similar TPO structures. The TPO company claims the credit and typically passes the savings through to the homeowner via lower monthly payments. To qualify, projects must begin construction by July 4, 2026; otherwise they must be placed in service by December 31, 2027. Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC) sourcing rules also apply.
Texas Solar Property Tax Exemption (Tax Code §11.27)
Texas exempts 100% of the appraised home value added by an installed solar energy device from property tax (Tax Code §11.27). The exemption is permanent for as long as the system is in place, but you must file Form 50-123 with your county appraisal district to claim it (the deadline for the current tax year is generally April 30).
Local Utility & Co-op Solar Rebates
Several Texas utilities and municipal/co-op providers offer upfront solar or battery rebates and solar buyback plans (for example Austin Energy, CPS Energy, and various co-ops). Availability and amounts vary by service territory and change frequently - confirm current programs with your retail provider.
Net metering: No statewide mandate (retailer-dependent buyback)
Texas has no statewide net-metering law. In deregulated ERCOT areas, compensation for exported solar depends on the retail electricity provider and the specific solar buyback plan selected; some plans credit at near-retail rates and others at lower wholesale-style rates. A few municipal utilities and co-ops offer their own net-metering or buyback programs.
Why solar + battery in Irving
Texas has one of the fastest-growing residential solar markets in the country, fueled by abundant sun, large average home sizes, high summer air-conditioning loads, and a deregulated retail electricity market across most of the state. There is no statewide net-metering mandate, so the value of exported power depends heavily on which retail provider and buyback plan you choose. The 30% federal Residential Clean Energy Credit (Section 25D) ended on December 31, 2025 - cash and loan purchases in 2026 no longer receive it, though leased / PPA systems can still indirectly capture 30% through the surviving commercial Section 48E credit claimed by the third-party owner. The Texas property-tax exemption (Tax Code §11.27) still keeps a system's added home value off the tax roll, and several utilities and co-ops continue to offer their own rebates. A typical 8 kW Texas system now pays for itself in roughly 10-13 years (longer than before, given the lost 25D credit).
How payback works in Texas
- System cost
- $20,800
- After 30% federal tax credit
- $14,560
- Estimated payback
- ~9.0 years
- 25-year net savings
- ~$25,940
These figures are illustrative; your actual quote reflects your roof, sun exposure, and local utility rates.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do solar panels cost in Texas?
Texas solar averages roughly $2.60 per watt installed, so a typical 8 kW system runs about $20,000-$23,000. The 30% federal Residential Clean Energy Credit ended December 31, 2025, so cash and loan purchases in 2026 no longer receive that credit; leased/PPA systems can still indirectly capture 30% through the surviving commercial Section 48E credit. Final pricing depends on roof complexity, panel choice, and whether you add battery storage.
Does Texas have net metering?
There is no statewide net-metering mandate. In deregulated areas your export credit depends on the retail provider and solar buyback plan you choose, so comparing plans is an important part of maximizing savings. Some municipal utilities and co-ops run their own buyback programs.
Is solar worth it in Texas?
For most homes, yes. High summer cooling bills and strong sun typically produce a 10-13 year payback for a cash-purchased system in 2026 (longer than before, given the lost 25D credit), after which the system generates largely free electricity for its remaining 15-20+ year life. Lease/PPA structures can shorten payback by routing the 30% Section 48E commercial credit through the system owner.
Should I add a battery in Texas?
Batteries add backup power during grid events and can boost savings on time-of-use or solar buyback plans, but they lengthen payback. Standalone batteries no longer qualify for the (now-ended) Residential Clean Energy Credit when purchased in 2026, but TPO-financed batteries can still benefit from the commercial 48E credit captured by the system owner.
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