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Solar analysis: Mount Vernon, TX

Mount Vernon's 5.38 daily peak sun hours put it in a favorable position for solar. The question isn't if, but how much you can save. Your area receives an average of 5.38 peak sun hours per day.

Solar Authority Score™
70 Good

Nearby Areas

Winfield 75493 Saltillo 75478 Scroggins 75480 Talco 75487 Pickton 75471 Sulphur Bluff 75481
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Solar Coverage Map: Mount Vernon, TX

6 nearby locations
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Your Estimated Benefit

$1,098 /yr
High ROI Expected
Investment Grade: A+

Verified Solar Potential

Production
7,418 kWh per year (Est.)

Payback Period

9.5 Years

Time until system pays for itself

25-Year Lifetime Savings

$17,061

Estimated net profit after system costs

Fed. Tax Credit (30%)

$4,451
Money back in pocket

Available Incentives & Rebates

Residents of Mount Vernon 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: 75457
EXCELLENT Score

5.38 Peak Sun Hours / day

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Peak Sun Hours Comparison

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Bar chart comparing Mount Vernon's 5.38 peak sun hours to the national average of 4.5 hours Mount Vernon National Avg State Avg 5.38 hrs 4.50 hrs 5.58 hrs 0h 2h 4h 6h

Mount Vernon receives 20% more peak sunlight than the U.S. average, indicating excellent solar production potential.

Solar Physics Simulator

Sun path trajectory for Mount Vernon

8.1° Max Elevation
Sun path diagram showing summer vs winter trajectory in Mount Vernon East South West Summer (June) 8.1° Altitude Winter (Dec) -16.3° Altitude

In Mount Vernon, the sun is 24.4° lower in the sky during winter.
💡 Tip: Panels positioned at a 29.9° tilt will capture maximum energy year-round.

Why Solar in Mount Vernon?

Homeowners in Mount Vernon are positioned to benefit from 5.38 peak sun hours of daily sunlight. This translates to approximately $1,098 in annual electricity savings. The next grid event isn't a question of if, but when. Abundant sunshine makes Texas ideal for solar

True Cost Calculator

Average System Cost $14,836
🇺🇸 Federal Tax Credit (30%)
- $4,451
🏛️ TX Rebate
- $1,000
Your Net Cost
$9,385
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 Mount Vernon.

S&P 500 (Historical 7%) $60,981 Net Profit
Taxable
Solar Energy System $27,999 Tax-Free Gain
Winner 👑
Savings: $29,499 + Property Value: $16,000

Solar Outperforms by -54%

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