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Your solar report for Richardson, TX

Good news for Richardson residents: 5.46 peak sun hours means strong production potential. Federal incentives make this the right time. Your area receives an average of 5.46 peak sun hours per day.

Solar Authority Score™
70 Good

Nearby Areas

Garland 75044 Plano 75074 Plano 75094 Richardson 75081 Richardson 75080 Plano 75075
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Solar Coverage Map: Richardson, TX

6 nearby locations
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Annual Electricity Offset

$1,120 /yr
High ROI Expected
Investment Grade: A+

Verified Solar Potential

Production
7,567 kWh per year (Est.)

Payback Period

9.5 Years

Time until system pays for itself

25-Year Lifetime Savings

$17,405

Estimated net profit after system costs

Fed. Tax Credit (30%)

$4,540
Money back in pocket

Available Incentives & Rebates

Residents of Richardson may qualify for 5 active programs.

Federal Programs (Apply to Everyone)

Warning: 2026 Cliff
Inflation Reduction Act (Sec. 48E)
Benefit Value Pass-through Savings

If you lease your system (PPA), the solar company claims this credit and passes savings to you. Valid through 2032.

Warning: 2026 Cliff
Federal Residential Clean Energy Credit (ITC)
Benefit Value 30% (Expiring 2025)

30% Tax Credit for systems installed by Dec 31, 2025. CRITICAL: For 2026, this credit is set to expire for homeowner-owned systems unless extended. Leases (Third-Party) still qualify under Sec. 48E.

TX State Incentives

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Utility Rebates (Oncor/AEP)

Local rebates available via specific utility providers.

Legal Right
Solar Rights Law

HOAs cannot prohibit solar installations.

100% Exemption
Property Tax Exemption

100% of value added by solar is exempt from property tax.

Efficiency

Code: 75082
EXCELLENT Score

5.46 Peak Sun Hours / day

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Peak Sun Hours Comparison

Excellent
Bar chart comparing Richardson's 5.46 peak sun hours to the national average of 4.5 hours Richardson National Avg State Avg 5.46 hrs 4.50 hrs 5.58 hrs 0h 2h 4h 6h

Richardson receives 21% more peak sunlight than the U.S. average, indicating excellent solar production potential.

Solar Physics Simulator

Sun path trajectory for Richardson

6.9° Max Elevation
Sun path diagram showing summer vs winter trajectory in Richardson East South West Summer (June) 6.9° Altitude Winter (Dec) -17.5° Altitude

In Richardson, the sun is 24.4° lower in the sky during winter.
💡 Tip: Panels positioned at a 29.7° tilt will capture maximum energy year-round.

Why Solar in Richardson?

Homeowners in Richardson are positioned to benefit from 5.46 peak sun hours of daily sunlight. This translates to approximately $1,120 in annual electricity savings. The next grid event isn't a question of if, but when. Solar + battery provides true energy independence

True Cost Calculator

Average System Cost $15,134
🇺🇸 Federal Tax Credit (30%)
- $4,540
🏛️ TX Rebate
- $1,000
Your Net Cost
$9,594
Financial Showdown

If you had $25k... Stock Market vs. Solar

Comparing a 20-year investment in the S&P 500 versus purchasing a solar system in Richardson.

S&P 500 (Historical 7%) $60,981 Net Profit
Taxable
Solar Energy System $28,593 Tax-Free Gain
Winner 👑
Savings: $30,093 + Property Value: $16,000

Solar Outperforms by -53%

Unlike stock market gains which are taxed at ~15-20%, the money you save on electricity is 100% tax-free. Plus, solar increases your home's resale value immediately.

The Richardson solar market has 7 primary installers. Quality and warranty terms matter more than price in smaller markets.