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Your solar report for Pollok, TX

With 5.26 peak sun hours, Pollok offers solid solar potential. Combined with current incentives, the ROI case is compelling. Your area receives an average of 5.26 peak sun hours per day.

Solar Authority Score™
69 Moderate

Nearby Areas

Wells 75976 Lufkin 75904 Lufkin 75903 Douglass 75943 Alto 75925 Ratcliff 75858
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Solar Coverage Map: Pollok, TX

6 nearby locations
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Annual Electricity Offset

$1,021 /yr
High ROI Expected
Investment Grade: A+

Verified Solar Potential

Production
6,898 kWh per year (Est.)

Payback Period

9.5 Years

Time until system pays for itself

25-Year Lifetime Savings

$15,865

Estimated net profit after system costs

Fed. Tax Credit (30%)

$4,139
Money back in pocket

Available Incentives & Rebates

Residents of Pollok 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: 75969
EXCELLENT Score

5.26 Peak Sun Hours / day

Live Solar Forecast

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Peak Sun Hours Comparison

Above Avg
Bar chart comparing Pollok's 5.26 peak sun hours to the national average of 4.5 hours Pollok National Avg State Avg 5.26 hrs 4.50 hrs 5.58 hrs 0h 2h 4h 6h

Pollok receives 17% more peak sunlight than the U.S. average, indicating excellent solar production potential.

Solar Physics Simulator

Sun path trajectory for Pollok

7.7° Max Elevation
Sun path diagram showing summer vs winter trajectory in Pollok East South West Summer (June) 7.7° Altitude Winter (Dec) -15.6° Altitude

In Pollok, the sun is 23.3° lower in the sky during winter.
💡 Tip: Panels positioned at a 28.3° tilt will capture maximum energy year-round.

Why Solar in Pollok?

Our analysis of Pollok, TX reveals strong solar fundamentals: 5.26 peak sun hours daily and estimated savings of $1,021/year. The ERCOT grid has shown vulnerability during extreme weather The solution? Abundant sunshine makes Texas ideal for solar

True Cost Calculator

Average System Cost $13,796
🇺🇸 Federal Tax Credit (30%)
- $4,139
🏛️ TX Rebate
- $1,000
Your Net Cost
$8,657
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 Pollok.

S&P 500 (Historical 7%) $60,981 Net Profit
Taxable
Solar Energy System $25,932 Tax-Free Gain
Winner 👑
Savings: $27,432 + Property Value: $16,000

Solar Outperforms by -57%

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.

With only 6 installers in Pollok, choose carefully. Verify NABCEP certification and check recent local references.