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Solar potential in Castell, TX

Castell homeowners have access to premium solar resources: 5.66 peak sun hours per day. See how this translates to real dollar savings below. Your area receives an average of 5.66 peak sun hours per day.

Solar Authority Score™
71 Good

Nearby Areas

Art 76820 Valley Spring 76885 Pontotoc 76869 Fredonia 76842 Llano 78643 Mason 76856
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Solar Coverage Map: Castell, TX

6 nearby locations
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Annual Electricity Offset

$1,155 /yr
High ROI Expected
Investment Grade: A+

Verified Solar Potential

Production
7,802 kWh per year (Est.)

Payback Period

9.5 Years

Time until system pays for itself

25-Year Lifetime Savings

$17,946

Estimated net profit after system costs

Fed. Tax Credit (30%)

$4,681
Money back in pocket

Available Incentives & Rebates

Residents of Castell 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: 76831
EXCELLENT Score

5.66 Peak Sun Hours / day

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Peak Sun Hours Comparison

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Bar chart comparing Castell's 5.66 peak sun hours to the national average of 4.5 hours Castell National Avg State Avg 5.66 hrs 4.50 hrs 5.58 hrs 0h 2h 4h 6h

Castell receives 26% more peak sunlight than the U.S. average, indicating excellent solar production potential.

Solar Physics Simulator

Sun path trajectory for Castell

4.2° Max Elevation
Sun path diagram showing summer vs winter trajectory in Castell East South West Summer (June) 4.2° Altitude Winter (Dec) -18.7° Altitude

In Castell, the sun is 22.9° lower in the sky during winter.
💡 Tip: Panels positioned at a 27.7° tilt will capture maximum energy year-round.

Why Solar in Castell?

With 5.66 average peak sun hours and potential savings of $1,155 annually, Castell residents have a clear path to energy independence. Local focus: Grid independence and ERCOT reliability. The next grid event isn't a question of if, but when.

True Cost Calculator

Average System Cost $15,605
🇺🇸 Federal Tax Credit (30%)
- $4,681
🏛️ TX Rebate
- $1,000
Your Net Cost
$9,923
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 Castell.

S&P 500 (Historical 7%) $60,981 Net Profit
Taxable
Solar Energy System $29,529 Tax-Free Gain
Winner 👑
Savings: $31,029 + Property Value: $16,000

Solar Outperforms by -52%

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 7 installers in Castell, choose carefully. Verify NABCEP certification and check recent local references.