Decatur
Solar + battery for Decatur homes
Decatur homeowners can own a solar + battery system with cash or a solar loan. At the Texas average of about $2.25 per watt (EnergySage, Nov 2026), a typical 10 kW system is roughly $22,500 before incentives, and owned systems commonly pay for themselves in about 10–14 years.
Solar in Decatur
Rural and semi-rural properties where ground mounts and longer-outage battery backup are common questions.
Depending on your address, your home may be on Oncor’s delivery network or served by an electric co-op with its own solar rules. Your bill tells you which — we confirm it before design.
What it costs
| System | Typical home | Before incentives* |
|---|---|---|
| 8 kW | Smaller home or lower bills | about $18,000 |
| 10 kW | Typical DFW family home | about $22,500 |
| 12 kW | Larger home, pool or EV | about $27,000 |
| + battery | 13.5 kWh (e.g., Powerwall 3) | about $15,650 installed |
*Solar at the Texas average of about $2.25/W (EnergySage, Nov 2026). Battery: EnergySage 2026 average. Your price depends on your roof, equipment and design.
Why own instead of lease
- You own it. The panels, the battery and every dollar they save are yours — not a company’s.
- Your payment ends. A solar loan gets paid off. A lease or PPA bill runs 20–25 years.
- No yearly price hikes. Leases and PPAs often rise about 3% a year. A fixed-rate loan doesn’t.
- Easier to sell your home. Owned solar transfers like any upgrade — no contract for a buyer to take over.
- You’re in control. Your battery settings, your monitoring, and any electricity plan you choose.
Permits, HOA & incentives
- We handle the city permit and utility approval.
- Texas law stops HOAs from banning solar (Property Code §202.010).
- The added value is exempt from property tax — file Form 50-123 with your appraisal district.
- No federal homeowner credit applies to 2026 purchases.
Decatur solar FAQ
How much does solar cost in Decatur?
At the Texas average of about $2.25/W, an 8–12 kW system is roughly $18,000–$27,000 before incentives; a 13.5 kWh battery adds about $15,650.
Who is the electric utility in Decatur?
Depending on your address, your home may be on Oncor’s delivery network or served by an electric co-op with its own solar rules. Your bill tells you which — we confirm it before design.
Can my Decatur HOA stop solar panels?
No. Texas Property Code §202.010 stops HOAs from banning solar, though they can require approval and reasonable placement.
Do you offer solar leases in Decatur?
No — we help homeowners buy systems they own, with cash or a solar loan.