Commercial Solar for Manufacturing in Dallas
A typical commercial solar system for manufacturing in Dallas can save up to $5,119,327 over 25 years. With 5.0 peak sun hours per day and a commercial electricity rate of approximately $0.102/kWh through Oncor, Dallasis one of Texas's strongest markets for commercial solar.
kWh/m² per day in your area
Avg $/kWh through Oncor
For a typical Dallas manufacturing
With all federal & state incentives
Why Dallas Manufacturing Are Ideal for Solar
Manufacturing facilities have high baseload electricity consumption and 24/7 operations, making solar combined with battery storage extremely cost-effective.
Strong Solar Resource
Dallas averages 5.0 peak sun hours per day, ideal for commercial solar production.
Real Utility Rates
With Oncor commercial rates around $0.102/kWh, every solar kWh delivers direct savings.
Tax Advantages
30% Federal ITC + 5-year MACRS depreciation + 100% Texas property tax exemption stack together.
Dallas Manufacturing Solar: Local Market Context
Why Dallas
Dallas manufacturing facilities contend with summer peak demand that coincides perfectly with NREL's measured 5.0 peak sun hours per day, reducing costly demand charges that hit $8.5/kW during the city's notorious July and August heat waves when ERCOT grid strain is highest. The city's aerospace and defense manufacturing base—anchored by Lockheed Martin and Raytheon suppliers—operates continuous shifts that align baseload consumption with midday solar production, capturing value across all 1,510 annual kWh generated per installed kW.
Industrial Corridors
Manufacturing operations cluster heavily in the Stemmons Corridor along I-35E, the Great Southwest Industrial District near Mountain Creek, and the Westmoreland Road industrial area southeast of downtown, where older facilities often feature expansive flat roofs ideal for 500+ kW solar arrays. The Alliance Texas master-planned development in North Fort Worth has attracted newer advanced manufacturing tenants with modern electrical infrastructure already designed to accommodate on-site generation and net metering under Oncor's jurisdiction.
Oncor Specifics
Oncor's commercial interconnection queue in Dallas processes Distributed Generation Interconnection Requests under the PUCT's Substantive Rule 25.212, with manufacturing customers typically qualifying for the 10 kW to 2 MW expedited review tier that avoids costly impact studies. Because Texas operates a deregulated market where property owners source power from retail electric providers while Oncor handles delivery, manufacturers must coordinate solar net metering credits through their chosen REP's契約 while Oncor manages the physical meter aggregation and demand charge calculation on the TDU side of the bill.
Sample Cost Breakdown for Dallas Manufacturing
Estimates for a typical 750 kW system on a Dallas manufacturing.
| Cost Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Gross System Cost | $1,125,000 |
| Federal ITC (30%) | −$337,500 |
| MACRS Depreciation Tax Savings | −$239,063 |
| Texas Property Tax Exemption (25 years) | −$604,687 |
| Net Effective Cost | $548,438 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from Dallas commercial property owners
