Independently ranked on price, certifications, battery options, and warranties. Compare our top 5 picks below.
Tesla Powerwall certified with in-house roofing, so your roof and panels are handled by one team — a rare one-stop setup in the metro.
The best price-to-quality in the metro at about $2.75 per watt — an EnergySage Elite installer running every project in-house since 2009.
An established, locally rooted Texas brand (Austin-based — not affiliated with Freedom Forever) and SunPower Master Dealer offering premium high-efficiency panels with a strong 25-year warranty.
Sleek panels paired with the class-leading Powerwall battery. The most seamless solar-plus-storage system if backup power and energy independence are the priority.
A national installer whose LightReach program offers $0-down leases and PPAs — go solar with no upfront cost and a fixed monthly rate, with ongoing system monitoring.
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SolarPowerScout's top-pick solar installer in Dallas–Fort Worth is Good Faith Energy (Best Overall), followed by Solartime USA (best value, ~$2.75/W), Freedom Solar Power (premium equipment), Tesla Solar (best for storage), and Palmetto (best $0-down financing). We weigh price per watt, certifications, equipment, battery options, and warranties — and we tell you who's the value play versus the convenience play.
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A standout DFW installer — a locally headquartered premium shop serving the metroplex since 2014, marketed as the #1-rated solar & battery installer in Texas. Tesla Powerwall certified (key for the Oncor rebate), and they do roofing too, so your roof and solar are handled together.
The best price-to-quality value in the metro. Richardson-based and established in 2009, this EnergySage Elite-rated shop handles the entire project bumper-to-bumper — consultation to final inspection — at around $2.75 per watt, among the best-priced reputable installers in DFW.
The established Texas-wide brand for buyers who want a big, full-service company with strong warranties and premium SunPower equipment. Longstanding and well-known, with a large install footprint across the state. Pricier — around $4.45/W in Dallas — so we slot them as the premium, full-service option.
Tesla pairs its low-profile panels with the Powerwall, the most recognized home battery on the market. The integration is seamless and the per-watt pricing is competitive — but service is online-only and less hands-on than a local installer. Best when storage and energy independence are the priority.
A national installer best known for its LightReach program — $0-down leases and power-purchase agreements that put solar on your roof with no upfront cost and a fixed monthly rate. Ongoing monitoring is included, and it's a strong fit for homeowners who want to avoid a large cash outlay or loan.
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| Installer | Best for | Price / watt | Ownership | Batteries | Buyback help |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Faith EnergyAddison / DFW | Overall pick | Premium (quote) | Buy / finance | Tesla Powerwall | Yes |
| Solartime USARichardson | Value | ~$2.75 | Buy / finance | Enphase / Tesla | Yes |
| Freedom Solar PowerAustin / Texas | Premium equipment | ~$4.45 | Buy / finance | SunPower / Tesla | Yes |
| Tesla SolarNational · DFW | Battery storage | ~$3.00 | Buy / finance | Powerwall | Yes |
| PalmettoNational · DFW | $0-down (LightReach) | Lease / PPA | Lease / PPA / buy | Yes | Yes |
Installed prices vary widely by installer model — from value local shops to premium national brands. The federal tax credit expired at the end of 2025, so 2026 quotes no longer include it.
In Dallas–Fort Worth, installed solar runs roughly $2.64–$4.45 per watt depending on the installer: value shops like Solartime sit near $2.75/W, while national and premium brands (Sunrun ~$3.83, Freedom ~$4.45) charge more for financing, warranties, and convenience. Pair the right installer with a strong buyback plan and the Oncor battery rebate to compress your payback.
See the full DFW solar cost & payback guide, and learn how the right buyback plan can be worth $400–$600/yr more than a weak one.
The Oncor residential rebate of up to $9,000 requires qualifying battery storage installed by a participating contractor. That's why a Tesla Powerwall–certified installer matters — it's the difference between an eligible solar-plus-battery system and leaving thousands on the table.
From your first bill analysis to permission-to-operate, most DFW installs run 6–12 weeks.
An installer reviews your usage and roof and right-sizes a system.
You get an itemized proposal with the retail buyback plan that fits.
The installer files city permits and the Oncor interconnection application.
Crews install in 1–3 days; after inspection and PTO you switch on.
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