Colorado vs Texas - Solar Energy Comparison
CO
Colorado
Observed Records
108,882
Reported Capacity
1,101 MW
Avg Cost
$4.37/W
System Size
10.1 kW
TX
Texas
Observed Records
204,286
Reported Capacity
2,252 MW
Avg Cost
$3.92/W
System Size
11.0 kW
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Colorado | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Observed Installation Records | 108,882 | 204,286 |
| Reported Capacity (MW) | 1,101 | 2,252 |
| Avg Cost ($/W) | $4.37 | $3.92 |
| Median Cost ($/W) | $4.35 | $3.87 |
| Avg System Size (kW) | 10.1 | 11.0 |
| Residential % | 97% | 27% |
Colorado - Cost Trend ($/W)
Colorado Cost per Watt
Texas - Cost Trend ($/W)
Texas Cost per Watt
What the Dataset Shows
- Texas has more observed records in the source dataset (204,286 vs 108,882)
- Texas has lower average cost ($3.92/W vs $4.37/W)
- Texas has more total capacity (2,252 MW vs 1,101 MW)
Record counts and reported capacity reflect coverage in the LBNL release, not an overall ranking of state solar quality. A homeowner decision also depends on roof orientation, current utility tariffs, financing and local programs.
Primary dataset: LBNL Tracking the Sun 2024 release. Values are aggregates of observed records, not complete statewide totals.