Energy independence in
Wimberley, TX
With 5.43 peak sun hours, Wimberley offers solid solar potential. Combined with current incentives, the ROI case is compelling. Your area receives an average of 5.43 peak sun hours per day.
Nearby Areas
Solar Coverage Map: Wimberley, TX
Annual Electricity Offset
Verified Solar Potential
Payback Period
Time until system pays for itself
25-Year Lifetime Savings
Estimated net profit after system costs
Fed. Tax Credit (30%)
Available Incentives & Rebates
Residents of Wimberley may qualify for 5 active programs.
Federal Programs (Apply to Everyone)
Inflation Reduction Act (Sec. 48E)
If you lease your system (PPA), the solar company claims this credit and passes savings to you. Valid through 2032.
Federal Residential Clean Energy Credit (ITC)
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
Utility Rebates (Oncor/AEP)
Local rebates available via specific utility providers.
Solar Rights Law
HOAs cannot prohibit solar installations.
Property Tax Exemption
100% of value added by solar is exempt from property tax.
Efficiency
Code: 786765.43 Peak Sun Hours / day
Live Solar Forecast
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Peak Sun Hours Comparison
ExcellentWimberley receives 21% more peak sunlight than the U.S. average, indicating excellent solar production potential.
Solar Physics Simulator
Sun path trajectory for Wimberley
In Wimberley, the sun is 22.4° lower in the sky during winter.
💡 Tip: Panels positioned at a 27.0° tilt will capture maximum energy year-round.
Why Solar in Wimberley?
With 5.43 average peak sun hours and potential savings of $1,108 annually, Wimberley 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
If you had $25k... Stock Market vs. Solar
Comparing a 20-year investment in the S&P 500 versus purchasing a solar system in Wimberley.
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 Wimberley solar market has 7 primary installers. Quality and warranty terms matter more than price in smaller markets.