How Much Solar Do I Need to Run My House in Texas?
A Hill Country solar installer breaks it down using real 2025 production data — including how the load calculator matched her actual August electric bill almost exactly.
Grid-Tied Solar vs. Grid-Tied Solar with Battery Backup: What's the Difference?
Solar panels alone won't keep your lights on during an outage. Here's what battery backup actually adds — and what it costs.
How Many kWh of Batteries Do You Need to Survive a Texas Outage?
Real household usage numbers, a critical-loads breakdown, and what our own 6 kW solar array and battery bank would actually deliver during an outage.
How many solar panels does it take to run a well pump?
Sizing solar for a 1HP or 1.5HP well pump in the Hill Country.
Mini split vs central A/C — which works better with solar?
Efficiency, cost, and solar compatibility compared for Texas homes.
What is a reasonable electric bill in the Texas Hill Country?
Real numbers from Hill Country homeowners.
How long do solar batteries last during a Texas summer outage?
Real-world battery runtime data for Texas heat.