Typical home: Worth it

Solar in Converse, TX

With CPS Energy's electricity at about 12.8¢ per kWh and 1,511 kWh of sun per kW, solar is worth it for a typical Converse home today: about a 13.4-year payback.

Payback, typical home
13.4 yrsTexas: 14 yrs
25-year net
$25,272after paying $21,350
Sun
1,511kWh per kW per year
Electricity
12.8¢29% below U.S. average

A typical Converse home, by the numbers

UtilityCPS Energy
Electricity use1,075 kWh a month
Best-value system8.5 kW, about 20 panels, 12,844 kWh a year (100% of use)
Cost$21,350
First-year savings$1,572
Payback13.4 years
Exported powerAvoided-cost export credit (CPS Energy)

Cash purchase, no federal credit, 2.9% yearly rate increases. Run it with your own numbers.

Solar production per kW in Converse

kWh per kW each month, south-facing at 20° tilt. PVWatts v8 with local typical-year weather.

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PeriodValue
Jan101
Feb95
Mar133
Apr130
May138
Jun144
Jul155
Aug154
Sep131
Oct125
Nov109
Dec97

Homes in Converse

Owner-occupied homes
74%
Single-family detached
84%
Median home value
$248k
Median year built
2003
Population
29,607
Solar installs, last 3 years*
982
Roofs suitable for solar†
99%

Census ACS 2020–2024. *Installations in public records for this area's ZIP codes. †Share of 6,880 buildings Google Project Sunroof rated technically suitable (2019 snapshot).

Installers working in Converse

Companies with the most installations in Converse's ZIP codes over the last 3 years, from public records. We don't take payment for placement.

  1. Greenstar Power 185 installs
  2. Freedom Forever 140 installs
  3. Trismart Solar 97 installs
  4. Pe Solar Power Experts 82 installs
  5. ION Solar 77 installs
  6. Solar Edge Pros 69 installs
  7. Freedom Solar Power Tx 61 installs
  8. Titan Solar Power 32 installs
  9. Momentum Solar 23 installs
  10. Power Home Remodeling Group 19 installs

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Questions about solar in Converse

Is solar worth it in Converse, TX?

For a typical home in Converse, solar is worth it at 2026 prices: a 8.5 kW system costs about $21,350 after state incentives, saves about $1,572 in year one and pays back in about 13.4 years. Enter your address for an estimate based on your roof and bill.

How much solar power does a system produce in Converse?

About 1,511 kWh per year for each kW of panels on a south-facing roof, based on PVWatts and local weather. That's 1% less than the Texas average. East- or west-facing roofs produce roughly 10–20% less.

Who is the electric utility in Converse?

Most homes in Converse are served by CPS Energy, at about 12.8¢ per kWh on average.

How much do solar panels cost in Converse?

A fair cash price is around $2.60 per watt before incentives, so about $21,350 for a 8.5 kW system. There's no federal tax credit for homeowners who buy in 2026.

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Data: PVWatts (National Laboratory of the Rockies), EIA-861 2025 adjusted to 2026, U.S. Census ACS, LBNL Tracking the Sun, state policy research as of October 2026.