Questions about going solar

It depends on the size of the system, which depends on how much power you use. Panels, inverters, racking, wiring, monitoring, permits and labor all go into the price. The cost of an installed system has dropped more than 70% since 2010. We’ll design a system around your actual usage and give you one clear number.

We aim to wipe out up to 95% of your electric bill when your roof allows it. On average our customers save around $150 a month, anywhere from $60 to $250 depending on the system.

If your power company offers a rebate, it’s assigned to DKD Energy and we take it off your total before you pay or finance. You get the benefit on day one instead of waiting for it.

Not for a home system bought with cash or a loan: the federal residential credit ended on December 31, 2025. Systems owned by a business may still qualify. Solar still pays for itself through lower bills, utility rebates and Texas’s property tax exemption, and we’ll show you the numbers for your home.

Usually 4–8 weeks from signing, and most of that is permitting. That covers HOA approval, the city permit, power company approval, installation (typically one day), the city inspection, the power company’s final inspection and your new meter. You get an email update at every step.

Three ways: zero down with payments deferred 12 months, a solar loan, or cash (including a mortgage refinance). We’ll compare them side by side for you.

It depends on your power company, your rate and your roof. Your energy consultant will give you a payback estimate for your home before you sign anything.

Studies have found each $1 a year cut from your energy bill adds about $20 to a home’s value, which can mean $20,000 to $40,000 for a typical system. And in Texas, that added value isn’t taxed.

Not always. If your roof has less than about 10 years left, it’s cheaper to replace it before the panels go on. Our sister company, DKD Roofing, can check it and replace it, and we’ll plan the solar install around it.

A standard grid-tied system shuts off during an outage for line-worker safety. Add a battery and your home keeps running on stored solar power.

Usually, yes. There are a few limits depending on the building and the utility. Call us and we’ll tell you quickly whether you qualify.