State Overview
Arizona
National Solar Capacity Ranking: 5th
Data Current Through: Q2 2024
Arizona State Solar Overview
Arizona is one of the sunniest states and has huge potential for its solar market. While the state solar industry has tremendous growth opportunity, due to public debates about the benefits of solar, elimination of incentives, and declining compensation for distributed solar resources the market has been turbulent. SEIA is working with local stakeholders and policymakers to encourage stability and transparency so that the market can continue to grow.
Arizona Policy Priorities:
- SEIA works collaboratively with AriSEIA to leverage resources and contract with a lobbyist to engage at the legislature, focusing on reducing market barriers across industry sectors.
- At the Arizona Corporation Commission, SEIA advocates for policies and programs that accurately reflect the benefits of solar and storage resources, including piloting Virtual Power Plant programs, opposing discriminatory fees for solar customers, and competitive resource procurement.
Official SEIA State Affiliate
Just The Facts
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State
Arizona
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Solar Installed (MW):
8,934
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State Ranking, Cumulative Capacity Installed:
5th
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State Ranking, Capacity Installed in 2023:
5th
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Enough Solar Installed to Power:
1,347,478 homes
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Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar:
11.15%
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Solar Jobs:
9,726
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Solar Companies in State:
379 (80 Manufacturers, 171 Installers/Developers, 128 Others)
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Total Solar Investment in State:
$20.4 billion
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Prices have fallen:
43% over the last 10 years
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Growth Projection and Ranking:
11159 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 5th)
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Number of Installations:
301,119
Arizona State Solar Policy Resources
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Official SEIA State Affiliate – Arizona Solar Energy Industries Association (AriSEIA)
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Arizona Corporation Commission – Learn about the governing body that regulates the electricity rates and services of Arizona public utilities
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Arizona Goes Solar – Learn about residential and commercial solar energy options and related regulations through a collaborative effort led by the Arizona Corporation Commission and implemented by the regulated electric utilities in Arizona
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Arizona Governor’s Office of Energy Policy – Find a wide variety of information on state government energy programs, policy, projects, energy-saving strategies and energy-related statistics
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Arizona Solar Panels Overview – Learn about the history of solar policy in Arizona, along with up-to-date pricing information on EnergySage
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Arizona State Legislature – Track pending legislation affecting solar energy, locate and contact individual legislators, and stay up to date on current legislative issues in Arizona
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Arizona State University – Solar Power Lab – Read about the innovative solar technology research taking place at Arizona State University
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DSIRE Incentives Database – Arizona – Search a public clearinghouse for specific solar energy incentives in Arizona and across the United States
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U.S. Energy Information Administration – Arizona State Profile – Explore official energy statistics, including data on electricity supply and demand, from the U.S. government
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Solar Panel Cost in Arizona – Learn about the history of solar policy in Arizona, along with up-to-date pricing information on EnergySage
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Solar Rebates & Incentives in Arizona – Check out EnergySage’s list of key solar incentives in Arizona to see what programs you can benefit from
Arizona law contains detailed consumer protection provisions, including regulations on door-to-door sales, advertising requirements, prohibition of deceptive practices, and a construction recovery fund.
Specific to the solar industry, ARS 44-76 details contract requirements and disclosures for distributed generation. Companies who lease or sell solar systems to consumers in Arizona must provide a certificate that the system complies with Arizona law and must receive specific acknowledgment from customers on contract terms, including warranty information, cost, payment schedule, utility rates, and others.
Hassayampa
Sunstreams
Sunstreams in Hassayampa was developed by Longroad Energy and was developed from 2020-2021. This 398.4 MW project produces enough electricity to power 60,455 homes.
Coolidge
East Line Solar
Intel, Apple, and Paypal have all gone solar in Arizona. Intel's 129 MW East Line Solar project in Coolidge is the largest corporate project in the state.
Coolidge
Saint Solar
At 135 MW, Saint Solar in Coolidge is among the largest solar installations in Arizona. Completed by NextEra in 2021, this solar project has enough electric capacity to power more than 20,486 homes.
