Solar savings & payback in Phoenix
One of the sunniest major cities on earth, output leads the nation.
This calculator uses Phoenix's own sun (~5.6 kWh/kW/day, 12% above the AZ average) with Arizona's rate and export rules. For a typical $150/month bill we estimate a payback of about 13.6 years.
- Phoenix sun
- ~5.6 kWh/kW/day
- AZ average sun
- ~5 kWh/kW/day
- Electricity rate
- 15¢/kWh
- Net metering
- Net billing (reduced export rate)
Statewide policy, incentives, and the full cost-by-size table live on the Arizona page
Where your money goes
Your 25-year money curve
What the planet gets
Net metering credits exported power against what you draw from the grid. Rates vary by state, California's NEM 3.0 pays much less for exports than 1:1 states.
Enter a valid monthly bill and tariff greater than zero to see your results.
Phoenix solar FAQs
Is solar worth it in Phoenix?
For a typical $150/month bill, we estimate a Phoenix system pays for itself in about 13.6 years, using local sun (~5.6 kWh per kW per day), Arizona's average 15¢/kWh rate, and net billing (reduced export rate). No federal tax credit is assumed (it expired at the end of 2025). One of the sunniest major cities on earth, output leads the nation.
How much do solar panels generate in Phoenix?
Roughly 5.6 kWh per installed kW per day averaged over the year, about 2,044 kWh per kW annually. A typical 6kW system produces around 12300 kWh a year here. Roof orientation and shading move these figures.
What rebates are available in Phoenix?
$1,000 state tax credit; exceptional sun makes self-consumption very productive. Utility-level programs come and go, check your utility's website and dsireusa.org for anything city-specific before signing.