About

ESS Solar is a Texas Solar Panel online  information source and we also happen to install solar panels for both homes and businesses. We specialize in setting up your solar panel system in a co-generation setup where deep cycle batteries are not needed.

We do however also have a completely off the electric grid system where deep cycle batteries are used. Deep cycle batteries add quite a bit to the overall cost of your solar panel system and over time must be replaced. In many cases a co-generation system is a better idea because you do not need batteries as the electric pole transformer acts as your battery in a way.

Texas Solar Panels

In Texas you have a few different solar panel choices. Some of the newer technologies are nano solar and thin film. Photovoltaic solar panels have been around awhile but many times because they are less expensive are your best choice. Depending on the strategy it may be better to go with an older technology like photovoltaic because they are more efficient than thin film. If you have a metal roof than thin film makes more sense because of the ease of installation. Taking into consideration overall cost and the time it will take to pay back capital investment are things we help our customers understand before purchasing their solar panels. We will also give you information and help you fill out forms to receive government tax credits and incentives for your renewable energy retrofits.

Solar Strategies

One of the primary costs of a solar system are the expensive deep cycle batteries that need to be purchased. You can eliminate this simply by using the transformer that you see on your electric pole. By having us set up a co-generation setup by partnering with Oncor or Centerpoint utilities you can sell back your excess energy created through solar power panels. This allows for your electric meter to roll backwards as you send more power back on to the grid. By adding blow in insulation, radiant barrier, and solar powered motor driven attic roof wind turbines we can put together a winning solar setup with minimal capital investment.