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Your solar report for Blanket, TX

Exceptional solar conditions detected. Blanket receives 5.76 hours of peak sunlight—well above national average. One factor determines if you can capitalize. Your area receives an average of 5.76 peak sun hours per day.

Solar Authority Score™
72 Good

Nearby Areas

Sidney 76474 Zephyr 76890 Early 76802 May 76857 Comanche 76442 Brownwood 76801
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Solar Coverage Map: Blanket, TX

6 nearby locations
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Annual Electricity Offset

$1,179 /yr
High ROI Expected
Investment Grade: A+

Verified Solar Potential

Production
7,964 kWh per year (Est.)

Payback Period

9.5 Years

Time until system pays for itself

25-Year Lifetime Savings

$18,316

Estimated net profit after system costs

Fed. Tax Credit (30%)

$4,778
Money back in pocket

Available Incentives & Rebates

Residents of Blanket 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: 76432
EXCELLENT Score

5.76 Peak Sun Hours / day

Live Solar Forecast

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Peak Sun Hours Comparison

Excellent
Bar chart comparing Blanket's 5.76 peak sun hours to the national average of 4.5 hours Blanket National Avg State Avg 5.76 hrs 4.50 hrs 5.58 hrs 0h 2h 4h 6h

Blanket receives 28% more peak sunlight than the U.S. average, indicating excellent solar production potential.

Solar Physics Simulator

Sun path trajectory for Blanket

4.8° Max Elevation
Sun path diagram showing summer vs winter trajectory in Blanket East South West Summer (June) 4.8° Altitude Winter (Dec) -18.8° Altitude

In Blanket, the sun is 23.6° lower in the sky during winter.
💡 Tip: Panels positioned at a 28.7° tilt will capture maximum energy year-round.

Why Solar in Blanket?

Our analysis of Blanket, TX reveals strong solar fundamentals: 5.76 peak sun hours daily and estimated savings of $1,179/year. Winter Storm Uri demonstrated the value of energy independence The solution? Solar + battery provides true energy independence

True Cost Calculator

Average System Cost $15,927
🇺🇸 Federal Tax Credit (30%)
- $4,778
🏛️ TX Rebate
- $1,000
Your Net Cost
$10,149
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 Blanket.

S&P 500 (Historical 7%) $60,981 Net Profit
Taxable
Solar Energy System $30,170 Tax-Free Gain
Winner 👑
Savings: $31,670 + Property Value: $16,000

Solar Outperforms by -51%

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