Solar Resources & Education Center
Everything you need to know about solar panels, batteries, and maximizing your energy savings in Texas
Free Solar Education Guides
Expert knowledge to help you understand and optimize your solar investment
Understanding Your Electric Bill
Learn how to read your bill and identify solar savings opportunities
Solar Panel Maintenance Guide
Keep your system running at peak efficiency
Battery Backup Essentials
Everything about home battery systems
Texas Solar Incentives
Federal and local rebates available
Texas Utility Companies (TDU)
Your transmission and distribution utility maintains the power lines:
Retail Electric Providers (REP)
Popular providers with solar-friendly plans:
Solar Energy Glossary
Common terms explained in simple language
Net Metering
A billing mechanism that credits solar energy system owners for electricity they add to the grid
kWh (Kilowatt-hour)
A measure of electrical energy equivalent to a power consumption of 1,000 watts for 1 hour
REP
Retail Electric Provider - the company you buy electricity from in deregulated Texas markets
TDU
Transmission and Distribution Utility - maintains power lines and infrastructure
Buyback Rate
The rate your utility pays you for excess solar power sent to the grid
Peak Demand
The highest amount of electricity used during a billing period
Time-of-Use (TOU)
Electricity pricing that varies based on the time of day
DC to AC Ratio
The ratio of solar panel capacity to inverter capacity
Degradation Rate
The annual decline in solar panel efficiency, typically 0.5-0.8%
LCOE
Levelized Cost of Energy - the average cost per kWh over system lifetime
Additional Resources
Government Resources
Industry Organizations
Monitoring & Tools
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