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Solar Energy Powers a Stronger Texas

Solar energy provides affordable, reliable, and safe power for Texas families, businesses, and communities. As one of the fastest-growing energy sources in the country, solar energy is not only lowering costs for Texans, but it’s also creating jobs, strengthening communities across Texas, and providing a reliable energy source when it matters most. The solar industry is growing quickly, and Texas is leading the way.

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Expert Insight Into Solar

There are many questions surrounding solar power. Unfortunately, there is also a great deal of misinformation and confusion about this growing energy source. We provide expert information to bust the myths and provide the facts about solar energy in Texas, from rooftop arrays to large-scale projects that can power entire communities.

Local Toolkit

Learn how to support Texas-grown solar power in your community.

Local Toolkit

Learn how to support Texas-grown solar power in your community.
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Rooftop Toolkit

Resources to help communicate and build grassroots support for rooftop solar and push back against confusion and misinformation in your community.  

Rooftop Toolkit

Resources to help communicate and build grassroots support for rooftop solar and push back against confusion and misinformation in your community.  
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Investing in Solar Power is Investing in Texas

Meet Amanda Stoffels and her family lease part of their land for the Elm Branch solar farm.

Investing in Solar Power is Investing in Texas

Meet Amanda Stoffels and her family lease part of their land for the Elm Branch solar farm.
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Texas Solar Statistics

Learn about solar statistics and current projects in Texas.

Texas Solar Statistics

Learn about solar statistics and current projects in Texas.
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Solar is safe

Learn why solar panels are safe and operational for up to 30 years.

Solar is safe

Learn why solar panels are safe and operational for up to 30 years.
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Solar is affordable

Learn how solar power can lower electricity bills for Texas homes and businesses.

Solar is affordable

Learn how solar power can lower electricity bills for Texas homes and businesses.
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Solar is reliable

Learn how solar powers and protects Texas homes, businesses, hospitals and schools during extreme heat and other major weather events.

Solar is reliable

Learn how solar powers and protects Texas homes, businesses, hospitals and schools during extreme heat and other major weather events.
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Solar is a growth engine for local economies

Learn how solar projects bring full-time, high-paying jobs to communities in Texas.

Solar is a growth engine for local economies

Learn how solar projects bring full-time, high-paying jobs to communities in Texas.
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Solar power is an economic boon for rural Texas

Learn how solar energy development provides Texas farmers and ranchers with economic opportunities.

Solar power is an economic boon for rural Texas

Learn how solar energy development provides Texas farmers and ranchers with economic opportunities.
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Local Toolkit

Learn how to support Texas-grown solar power in your community.
Download

Rooftop Toolkit

Resources to help communicate and build grassroots support for rooftop solar and push back against confusion and misinformation in your community.  

Download

Investing in Solar Power is Investing in Texas

Meet Amanda Stoffels and her family lease part of their land for the Elm Branch solar farm.

Download

Solar is safe

Learn how solar panels are safe and operational for up to 30 years.
Learn More

Solar is affordable

Learn how solar power can lower electricity bills for Texas homes and businesses. 

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Solar is reliable

Learn how solar powers and protects Texas homes, businesses, hospitals and schools during extreme heat and other major weather events.
read more

Solar is a growth engine for local economies

Learn how solar projects bring full-time, high-paying jobs to communities in Texas.
read more

Solar power is an economic boon for rural Texas

Learn how solar energy development provides Texas farmers and ranchers with economic opportunities.
read more

Texas Solar Statistics

Learn about solar statistics and current projects in Texas.

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Solar power is an economic boon for rural Texas

Learn how solar energy development provides Texas farmers and ranchers with economic opportunities.
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Learn More about Solar Power in Your Community

Solar power doesn’t only lower costs, but it strengthens local economies, in our many rural communities. However, misinformation, disinformation, and pushback against solar has never been stronger. Sign up to learn more about the benefits of solar power for Texas and our entire nation.

Supporting Solar in Your Community

Supporting solar energy is easier than you think

Texans are already reaping the benefits of solar power. However, many still don’t know how solar energy reduces energy bills, creates jobs, and grows local economies across the Lone Star State. At the same time, special interest groups continue to peddle misinformation to protect their bottom lines. Learn more about this safe, reliable, and affordable energy source and how to make sure your community knows that solar powers a stronger Texas.
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Solar Stories

We want to hear from you

Do you have a solar story to tell? Let us know if can help solar be sending a letter to the editor, opinion editorial, essay, or even a personal testimonial about your use of solar energy. Please contact us by filling out this form below and we will help you take the next step! 

Share your story

Meet Amanda Stoffels

The faith-centered family
has raised cattle in the past and currently raises sheep on a 1,350-acre solar project that helps power Texas homes and businesses.

Solar Stories

We want to hear from you

Do you have a solar story to tell? Let us know if can help solar be sending a letter to the editor, opinion editorial, essay, or even a personal testimonial about your use of solar energy. Please contact us by filling out this form below and we will help you take the next step! 

Share your story

Meet Amanda Stoffels

The faith-centered family
has raised cattle in the past and currently raises sheep on a 1,350-acre solar project that helps power Texas homes and businesses.

Solar Facts

Reliable. Affordable. Domestically-Produced.

Solar Power Creates Texas Jobs

11,250
As of 2022, the solar power industry provides more than 11,250 good-paying jobs for hardworking Texans across the state.

Solar Energy Strengthens Texas’ Economy

$32B
Solar power has driven over $22 billion worth of investments in Texas, and future solar energy projects are expected to increase the state’s GDP by $15 billion by 2023.

Solar Power Benefits Texas Farmers and Ranchers

Solar power provides Texas farmers, ranchers, and landowners a reliable source of income while improving efficiency, maximizing land use, and increasing crop productivity.

Texas Communities See Increased Tax Revenue from Solar

Solar power projects boost tax revenue for Texas communities, helping support local schools, infrastructure, and other community needs, all without increasing taxes on Texans.

Solar Power is Getting Cheaper Every Day

The price of solar energy in Texas has fallen 43% over the last 10 years, making it the most affordable source of energy in the Lone Star State.

Solar Power is a Reliable Energy Source

Too often, Texas families and businesses are left without electricity during a power outage due to extreme heat and other severe weather. Solar energy provides a more reliable energy source, increasing the reliability and resiliency of Texas’ power grid in order to power homes and communities when it matters most.

Solar Power Helps Texans Save Money

$24,829
In Texas, the cost of installing an average solar system produces $24,829 in savings over 20 years.

Texas is a Leader in Solar Power

Texas ranks second in the nation in terms of installed solar capacity, with enough solar installed to power over 2.2 million Texas homes.

Solar Power Jobs are on the Rise in Texas

Between 2017 and 2022, the number of solar jobs in Texas has grown by 26.8%, with the most growth taking place among installation and project development jobs, which have more than tripled since 2017.

Solar Helps Meet the Growing Need for In-State Power Generation

The Texas power grid is unique in that it is completely independent from national power grids, which means Texas cannot access power from other states. Solar helps increase in-state power generation, which is critical to meet Texas’ energy needs

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Learn More about Solar Power in Your Community

Solar power is a boon for local economies. However, misinformation, disinformation and pushback against it has never been stronger. Sign up to learn more about the benefits of solar power.

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Solar energy is the fastest growing energy source in the country and a major job creator. Download this toolkit to help you build support for solar power and educate your family, friends and neighbors about the significant benefits of solar energy.

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