Typical home: Worth it

Solar in Pflugerville, TX

With Austin Energy's electricity at about 13.6¢ per kWh and 1,508 kWh of sun per kW, solar is worth it for a typical Pflugerville home today: about a 10.7-year payback.

Payback, typical home
10.7 yrsTexas: 14 yrs
25-year net
$11,137after paying $6,430
Sun
1,508kWh per kW per year
Electricity
13.6¢24% below U.S. average

A typical Pflugerville home, by the numbers

UtilityAustin Energy
Electricity use835 kWh a month
Best-value system3.3 kW, about 8 panels, 4,978 kWh a year (50% of use)
Cost$10,430, or $6,430 after state incentives
First-year savings$632
Payback10.7 years
Exported power9.91¢/kWh (Austin Energy)

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

Solar production per kW in Pflugerville

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

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PeriodValue
Jan107
Feb100
Mar128
Apr133
May142
Jun139
Jul147
Aug154
Sep135
Oct126
Nov101
Dec96

Homes in Pflugerville

Owner-occupied homes
70%
Single-family detached
74%
Median home value
$402k
Median year built
2004
Population
65,971
Solar installs, last 3 years*
46
Roofs suitable for solar†
98%

Census ACS 2020–2024. *Installations in public records for this area's ZIP codes. †Share of 17,313 buildings Google Project Sunroof rated technically suitable (2019 snapshot).

Installers working in Pflugerville

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

  1. Freedom Forever 20 installs
  2. Freedom Solar Power Tx 7 installs
  3. J C Energy Enterprises 3 installs
  4. Lighthouse Solar 3 installs
  5. Greenstar Power 2 installs
  6. PowerHouse Solar 2 installs
  7. Titan Solar Power 2 installs
  8. Blake Dilks Dba Atx Solar 1 installs
  9. Green Power Energy 1 installs
  10. Greenbelt Solar 1 installs

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Questions about solar in Pflugerville

Is solar worth it in Pflugerville, TX?

For a typical home in Pflugerville, solar is worth it at 2026 prices: a 3.3 kW system costs about $6,430 after state incentives, saves about $632 in year one and pays back in about 10.7 years. Enter your address for an estimate based on your roof and bill.

How much solar power does a system produce in Pflugerville?

About 1,508 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 Pflugerville?

Most homes in Pflugerville are served by Austin Energy, at about 13.6¢ per kWh on average. Some areas are served by Bartlett Electric Cooperative.

How much do solar panels cost in Pflugerville?

A fair cash price is around $2.60 per watt before incentives, so about $10,430 for a 3.3 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.