Solar Calculators for Austin, Texas
Free tools pre-loaded with Austin sun hours, electricity rates, and Texas net metering policy.
Peak sun hours
5.5
hrs/day annual avg
Avg electricity rate
13.0¢
per kWh (Austin Energy)
Typical install cost
$2.6/W
Texas median (2026)
Typical 8 kW system in Austin
Annual production
16,060 kWh
Year-1 savings
$2,088
System cost (est.)
$20,800
Simple payback
~10 yrs
Estimates based on 5.5 peak sun hours, 13.0¢/kWh, and $2.6/W installed cost. No federal tax credit (Section 25D expired Dec 31, 2025).
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