Solar by City / Texas / Lewisville

Data last verified: 2026-08

Is Solar Worth It in Lewisville, Texas? (2026)

Direct answer
Lewisville, Texas in 2026: residential electricity averages 16.1¢/kWh (EIA, 2026 YTD). Solar production for Lewisville is modeled at ~1396 kWh per kW per year, derived from Texas's NREL PVWatts v8 state value (1421 kWh/kW) adjusted for the city's latitude — a modeled estimate, not a site-specific PVWatts run. Texas uses a utility-dependent net metering mix with exports around 6¢/kWh. A typical 6 kW system in Lewisville has an estimated payback of 13.2 years. The federal residential credit (Section 25D) expired Dec 31, 2025; state and utility incentives are the deciding factor in 2026. Sources: EIA, NREL PVWatts v8, DSIRE (retrieved 2026-08-29).

The honest answer depends on four numbers unique to Lewisville: your electricity rate, your solar production, your net metering policy, and your state incentives. Here are the real figures, with sources and dates. City production is a modeled estimate derived from Texas's real NREL PVWatts v8 value adjusted for local latitude.

CAUTION — long payback in Lewisville; only consider with strong incentives
Est. payback (6 kW)
13.2 yr
Electricity rate
16.1¢/kWh
Solar production (modeled)
1396 kWh/kW
Net metering
Mixed

Solar Snapshot for Lewisville, Texas (2026)

Residential electricity rate16.1¢/kWh (EIA, 2026 YTD May)
Solar production (modeled)~1396 kWh per kW per year (derived from NREL PVWatts v8 1421 kWh/kW, latitude-adjusted)
Net meteringa utility-dependent net metering mix — export ~6¢/kWh
State tax creditNone in 2026
Rebates / performanceNone
SREC marketNo active SREC market
Property tax exemptionYes
Sales tax exemptionNo

Estimate Your Own Payback in Lewisville

The table above is a 6 kW benchmark using Texas's real inputs. Your home is different — use the Solar ROI Calculator with Texas pre-loaded to get your exact payback, or the 30-second worth-it quiz for a go/no-go verdict.

Lewisville FAQ

How much solar production can I expect in Lewisville?

PVFig models Lewisville at ~1396 kWh per kW installed per year, derived from Texas's NREL PVWatts v8 state value (1421 kWh/kW) adjusted for the city's latitude. This is a modeled estimate — a site-specific PVWatts run with your exact roof azimuth, tilt and shading will differ. Actual output also depends on panel quality and local weather.

What is the estimated solar payback in Lewisville?

At a typical 2.55/W installed cost and 16.1¢/kWh electricity, a 6 kW system in Lewisville has an estimated payback of about 13.2 years. That is a long payback — solar is hard to justify unless strong state incentives apply.

Does Texas have net metering and a solar tax credit in 2026?

Texas uses a utility-dependent net metering mix with exports around 6¢/kWh. There is no state income tax credit for residential solar in 2026. The federal residential credit (Section 25D) expired Dec 31, 2025 and does not apply to 2026 installations.

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Modeled estimate & disclaimer: The city production figure (~1396 kWh/kW) is modeled from Texas's real NREL PVWatts v8 state value (1421 kWh/kW) adjusted for Lewisville's latitude — it is not a site-specific PVWatts simulation. Electricity rate (16.1¢/kWh) is the real EIA 2026 YTD state residential average; installed cost (2.55/W) is a real regional estimate. All figures are estimates from dated public sources (EIA 2026, NREL PVWatts v8, DSIRE 2026; retrieved 2026-08-29) — not a quote or financial advice. Incentive budgets close; verify current terms with your utility and a licensed installer. Federal residential ITC (Section 25D) expired Dec 31, 2025.

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