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Texas vs Colorado - Solar Energy Comparison

TX

Texas

Installations
204,286
Capacity
2,252 MW
Avg Cost
$3.92/W
System Size
11.0 kW
CO

Colorado

Installations
108,882
Capacity
1,101 MW
Avg Cost
$4.37/W
System Size
10.1 kW

Detailed Comparison

MetricTexasColorado
Total Installations204,286108,882
Total Capacity (MW)2,2521,101
Avg Cost ($/W)$3.92$4.37
Median Cost ($/W)$3.87$4.35
Avg System Size (kW)11.010.1
Residential %27%97%

Texas - Cost Trend ($/W)

Texas Cost per Watt

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Colorado - Cost Trend ($/W)

Colorado Cost per Watt

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Verdict: Which State Is Better for Solar?

Texasedges ahead overall
  • Texas has more installations (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)

Note: The best state for solar depends on your specific situation, including roof orientation, local utility rates, and available financing.

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Source: LBNL Tracking the Sun / U.S. Department of Energy