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How Much Solar Do You Actually Need in Texas, Florida, or Illinois?

How much solar do I need in Texas Florida Illinois state climate comparison — Texas hot and dry high sun exposure 5.6 peak sun hours 1400 kWh per month 8.9kW ∼22 panels 400W each 18200 kWh per year high AC usage, Florida hot and humid coastal high humidity 5.2 peak sun hours 1100 kWh per month 7.2kW ∼18 panels 13700 kWh per year hurricane-rated panels, Illinois cold winter temperate cloudier seasonal 4.0 peak sun hours 900 kWh per month 9.5kW ∼24 panels 13900 kWh per year colder cloudier winters snow shedding.

Two homes the same size can need very different solar systems once you factor in climate. Texas and Florida push air conditioning load higher for more of the year, while Illinois winters shift the load toward heating. This guide explains why appliance usage and climate, not square footage, should drive your system size, and how to get a real number instead of a generic estimate.