Garland
Solar + battery for Garland homes
Garland 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 Garland
Many 1960s–80s brick ranch homes with low-pitch, rectangular roofs — easy installs when the roof has years left.
Most homes in Garland are served by Garland Power & Light, the city-owned utility, which sets its own solar interconnection and credit rules.
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.
Garland solar FAQ
How much does solar cost in Garland?
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 Garland?
Most homes in Garland are served by Garland Power & Light, the city-owned utility, which sets its own solar interconnection and credit rules.
Can my Garland 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 Garland?
No — we help homeowners buy systems they own, with cash or a solar loan.