Unfortunately, there aren’t any states that currently offer free solar panels—that’s just a marketing gimmick used to advertise power purchase agreements (PPAs), which are basically programs that let you “rent” solar panels.With a PPA, you can gain access to solar power without the upfront installation costs, but you won’t benefit from free energy or solar buybacks; you’ll just pay a lower rate than you would for grid power. However, many states do offer tax breaks, rebates, Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SREC), and other incentives to install solar panels. For example, in Texas, you can get an exemption on property taxes, so you don’t have to worry about new solar panels driving up the cost of your tax bill.