Are Solar Panels Worth It In Texas?

Texas is located in Queensland about 227.1 km south west of Brisbane and 43.3 km south of Oman Ama. Texas has a latitude of 28.8 degrees South.

How much is the rebate for solar panels in Texas, QLD

The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Texas homeowners to install solar. They give "STCs" (small-scale technology certificates) to people who add a solar power system to their home.

The government divides the country into "Zones" depending on the rated solar potential. You get more support or less depending on your zone. Texas is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.

This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Texas during 2024 would give you 96 ST Certificates worth $3830.40 (at an STC price of $39.90 each).

If you wait until 2025 for your panels the rebate in Texas will be reduced. It goes down every year.

Solar Power Rebate for Texas

Rebate for Texas Solar Systems
System SizeST CertsValue
3 kW29$1157.10
4 kW38$1516.20
5 kW48$1915.20
6 kW58$2314.20
6.6 kW63$2513.70
10 kW96$3830.40
12 kW116$4628.40
15 kW145$5785.50

Here's about how much Solar Energy falls on Texas by month. The maximum is 7.21 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 3.21 kWh/M2 during June.

Daily Energy Per Square Metre in Texas
MonthEnergy MJ/M2kWh/M2
Jan25.877.18
Feb23.246.45
Mar20.545.71
Apr17.154.76
May13.493.75
Jun11.573.21
Jul12.573.49
Aug15.964.43
Sep19.505.42
Oct22.606.28
Nov24.936.93
Dec25.977.21

Figures from the weather station at Inglewood, which is approximately 43.5 km from Texas.

Texas, QLD is in the 4385 postcode area which has around 189 solar installations under 10 kW and about 205 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.

With an estimated 687 households in the 4385 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.31 kW) for about every 3.6 dwellings.

Here are 7 solar installers near to or in Texas.

Solar Installers near toTexas
NameDistanceDetails
Solar Blessing68.6kmSolar Blessing is based in Stanthorpe, QLD.
Gathered Energy72.2kmGathered Energy is based in Applethorpe, QLD.
Run On Sun Australia74.9kmRun On Sun Australia is based in Emmaville, NSW.
Warwick Solar Panels95.8kmWarwick Solar Panels is based in Warwick, QLD.
Knights Electrical Services (QLD)99.1kmKnights Electrical Services (QLD) is based in Millmerran, QLD.
Solar and Batteries Direct100.8kmSolar and Batteries Direct is based in Millmerran, QLD.
Gwydir Water Services106.0kmGwydir Water Services is based in Delungra, NSW.

Solar Panel Businesses Near to Texas

Sunlight Hours in Texas

The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 58 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.

Figures calculated for 15th of the month.

Solar Panel Angle in Texas

It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 28.8° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.

Next, after Texas, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Texas, NSW, which is about 18.7 kms away.

The data used for this page was sourced from Australian Government Clean Energy Regulator, Australian Bureau of Meterology, Australian Photovoltanic Institute, Clean Energy Council, Government Solar Incentives sites, open source Australian postcode data and other online sources.