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WHY SOLARTECH
Why Choose SolarTech for Your Solar Needs
Every Phoenix solar installation is custom-designed for your home, your roof, and your energy needs.
APS Rates Keep Rising
APS charges Phoenix homeowners an average of $0.15/kWh, with on-peak TOU rates hitting $0.2978/kWh from 4-7pm weekdays – the exact window when your AC drives your bill highest. Rates have climbed roughly 22% over the past five years, and APS has filed for a 16% additional increase with hearings beginning May 18, 2026. A system sized to your usage locks in today’s rate before the next increase takes effect.
Desert-Grade Equipment for Phoenix Homes
We install premium panels from Maxeon, REC, and Q CELLS paired with battery storage from Tesla Powerwall and Enphase. Phoenix delivers 6.5 peak sun hours per day and over 300 sunny days annually – one of the strongest solar resources of any major US city. Summer rooftop temperatures regularly exceed 120°F, and Phoenix’s monsoon season brings periodic dust accumulation that can reduce output without proper maintenance. We select panels engineered for extreme desert heat with anti-soiling coatings and monitor production so you know when your system needs attention.
Proven Track Record
Over 15,000 installations across California and Arizona since 2001. 4.7-star Google rating with 800+ reviews. Phoenix is ranked #7 in the US for total installed solar capacity – homeowners here have been going solar for decades, and SolarTech has been part of that growth. You get the same experienced team and licensed technicians on every project, not a subcontracted crew brought in for a single job.
Backup Power for Phoenix's Hottest Days
Phoenix set a record of 113 consecutive days at or above 100°F in 2024 – and the grid strains under peak demand when it matters most. Solar with battery storage keeps your home running when APS can’t keep up. Battery captures your daytime solar and deploys it during the 4-7pm on-peak window – using your own power at $0.2978/kWh instead of exporting it to APS at roughly $0.062/kWh.
Experience & Expertise
Leading Solar Experts
- Designing and building solar systems since 2001
- Free consultations tailored to your home, roof, and APS usage history
- APS territory specialists - we handle TOU plan selection, system sizing, and interconnection from day one
- Battery storage experts to maximize self-consumption during APS on-peak hours (4-7pm weekdays)
- SolarAPP+ permitting specialists - we submit through Phoenix's automated platform for same-day permit processing on eligible systems
- $0 down financing, lease, PPA, and cash purchase options available
- 25-year workmanship warranty for solar energy systems
- 25-year solar energy production guarantee
- Desert-grade panel selection engineered for Phoenix's extreme summer heat
- Serving Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Chandler, Glendale, and the greater APS service area
Solar Incentives
Phoenix Solar Incentives You Qualify For
Phoenix homeowners benefit from three stacking Arizona incentives that reduce system cost – no lengthy rebate applications required.
Arizona State Solar Tax Credit
Arizona’s state solar tax credit returns 25% of your system cost as a state income tax credit, capped at $1,000 over your lifetime. Claim it on Form 310 with your Arizona state return, and carry it forward up to five years if your tax liability is less than $1,000 in year one. It applies to primary residences and stacks directly on top of the property tax and sales tax exemptions below.
Property Tax Exemption
Your solar system is permanently exempt from property tax reassessment under ARS §42-11054. A $15,000-$21,000 system adds $0 to your Maricopa County property tax bill – not for a limited term, but for the life of the system. Unlike California’s version of this exemption, which expires January 1, 2027, Arizona’s has no sunset date.
Sales Tax Exemption
Arizona waives its 5.6% state sales tax on solar panels, inverters, batteries, and installation labor – automatically, at the point of sale. On a $14,657 system, that’s roughly $820 saved without a rebate form to fill out. The exemption applies to cash purchases, financed systems, and lease and PPA installations alike.
How We Work
Our Solar Installation Process
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Free Consultation
We evaluate your Phoenix home’s energy use, roof condition, and sun exposure. You get a detailed proposal with system size, expected production, and projected savings based on your actual APS usage history and the TOU rate plan you’ll move to after going solar – including a side-by-side of APS plan options so you can see which fits your usage patterns best.
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Custom System Design
Our engineers design a system sized to your usage and Phoenix’s solar resource. For APS customers moving to a TOU plan, system design accounts for the 4-7pm on-peak window and recommends battery storage to maximize self-consumption when APS rates peak at $0.2978/kWh. Roof orientation, shading, and Phoenix’s extreme summer heat profile all factor into the final configuration.
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Permitting & Approvals
Phoenix uses SolarAPP+ – an automated permitting platform that can issue permits the same day for eligible residential solar systems, faster than Arizona’s HB2301 two-business-day mandate. Battery storage systems require a separate Phoenix Fire Department permit; SolarTech handles both submissions together. We manage all documentation and submissions through Phoenix’s PDD online portal – you never need to visit a permit office.
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Professional Installation
Our licensed technicians complete your installation with minimal disruption, typically finishing in one to two days. Every system uses Tier-1 panels with 25+ year manufacturer warranties, professionally mounted with code-compliant racking rated for Arizona’s wind load and heat conditions. Final wiring meets APS interconnection requirements from day one, avoiding delays in your Permission to Operate.
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Inspection & Activation
After passing city and electrical inspections, we submit your interconnection application to APS. Interconnection review runs 3-6 weeks – APS processes the application, upgrades your meter, and issues Permission to Operate. Total timeline from SolarAPP+ permit to an active system is typically 3-8 weeks. Once live, your system begins generating clean energy and earning APS net billing credits immediately.
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Quality Solar Panel Options for Phoenix Properties
Premium Solar Panels
High-efficiency panels from Maxeon, REC, and Q CELLS – selected for Phoenix’s extreme desert climate. With 300+ sunny days per year and 6.5 peak sun hours daily, Phoenix is one of the best solar markets in the country. A typical 7 kW system costs $14,657 before incentives; a 10 kW system runs $20,939. Arizona’s $1,000 state tax credit reduces both at filing, with the sales tax exemption already applied at purchase.
Battery Storage
Battery storage is the key to maximizing APS solar economics in Phoenix. Your system generates most power at midday; APS on-peak rates of $0.2978/kWh run from 4-7pm weekdays. Battery stores your daytime solar so you draw from your own generation – not from APS – during peak hours. We install Tesla Powerwall 3, Enphase, and NeoVolta. A fully installed battery system runs $12,000-$16,000.
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Join over 15,000 homeowners who chose SolarTech. Custom solar installations designed for your Phoenix home, backed by our 25-year workmanship warranty.
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See How Much Solar Could Save You
Find out what solar can do for your Phoenix home. Calculate your potential savings based on your actual roof and energy usage – no home visit required.
Frequently Asked Solar Questions
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How much do solar panels cost in Phoenix, AZ?
A typical 7 kW system in Phoenix costs $14,657 before incentives; a 10 kW system runs $20,939. Arizona’s $1,000 state tax credit, permanent property tax exemption, and sales tax waiver on equipment and labor all reduce your net cost – no separate rebate applications required.
Does APS offer net metering in Phoenix?
APS uses net billing – not traditional net metering – crediting your exported solar at $0.06171/kWh versus the $0.2978/kWh on-peak rate you pay during peak hours. APS locks that export rate in for 10 years from your interconnection date, making battery storage the higher-value strategy.
What solar incentives are available in Phoenix?
Phoenix homeowners qualify for Arizona’s 25% state solar tax credit (up to $1,000 lifetime), a permanent property tax exemption on the full solar system value, and a sales tax waiver on panels, inverters, batteries, and labor. Lease and PPA customers may also access the federal Section 48E credit through 2027.
How does Phoenix solar permitting work?
Phoenix uses SolarAPP+ – an automated system that can issue permits the same day for eligible residential solar, faster than Arizona’s HB2301 two-business-day mandate. APS interconnection runs 3-6 weeks after installation; total timeline from permit to Permission to Operate is typically 3-8 weeks.
Is Phoenix a good city for solar panels?
Phoenix delivers ~300 sunny days per year and 6.5 peak sun hours daily – one of the strongest solar resources in North America – and APS rates have risen 22% since 2021 with another 16% increase pending. Industry data puts 25-year savings for a typical Phoenix system at $43,871.