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Solar Power in Arizona
Solar Energy Levels in Arizona
The average monthly solar radiation level in Arizona's capital city, Phoenix, of 6.57 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 76% greater than the average level of 3.73 kWh/m2/day in an area with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 0% less than the average level of 6.6 kWh/m2/day in an area with historically high levels (NV). [1]
→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).
→ Arizona values listed here are based on the capital, Phoenix.
Solar Radiation in Arizona
Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Arizona solar radiation levels compare to average levels in an area with historcially high levels (NV) and one with historically low levels (WA). [1]
→ k/m/d = kWh/m2/day = kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).
→ Arizona values listed here are based on the capital, Phoenix.
Solar Installs in Arizona
Solar Panel Installations in Arizona
A look at solar installs in Arizona. The chart below visualizes install totals for the top five counties in AZ vs. the cumulative install total of rest of AZ counties combined.
Breakdown of Solar Installs in Arizona
There are currently at least 0 solar panel installations throughout the state of Arizona right now. [1]
Top Five Solar Install Counties in Arizona
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Everywhere Else: 0 solar installs
Note: Install totals presented here are those voluntarily contributed from a variety of sources including solar incentive programs, utilities, installers, and the general public. [1] Data for some states is thinner than others.
Cost of Utilities in Arizona
Arizona Electricity Costs
Residential electricity prices in Arizona averaged 11.70 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh) in January 2021, which was approximately 8% less than the overall U.S. average residential electricity rate of 12.69¢/kWh in January. [2]
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Arizona Natural Gas Costs
Residential natural gas prices in Arizona averaged $11.31 per thousand cubic feet (Mcf) in January 2021, which was about 16% more than the overall U.S. average residential natural gas rate of $9.74 per Mcf in January. [3]
More about Arizona
About Arizona
Arizona ranks 18th among all states in the U.S. with a population of approximately 6,392,017. [4]
Solar Energy in AZ
To learn more about solar energy and solar power in Arizona, or for additional solar-related resources in AZ, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Did you know?
Some tax incentives and rebate programs are designed to spur the use of solar energy. These vary by location.