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WHY SOLARTECH
Why Choose SolarTech for Your Solar Needs
Every Chandler solar installation is custom-designed for your home, your roof, and your energy needs.
APS Electricity Rates Keep Climbing
APS charges Chandler homeowners an average of $0.153/kWh, with on-peak Saver Choice rates hitting $0.2431/kWh from 3-8pm weekdays – the window when your home draws the most power. Rates have climbed roughly 22% over the past five years, and APS has filed for an additional 13.99% increase expected later in 2026. Every rate hike makes your solar investment more valuable. A system sized to your usage locks in your energy cost now, before the next increase takes effect.
Desert-Grade Equipment for Chandler Homes
We install premium panels from Maxeon, REC, and Q CELLS paired with battery storage from Tesla Powerwall and Enphase. Chandler sits in one of North America’s strongest solar markets, with 6.5 peak sun hours per day and 299-329 sunny days annually. Phoenix desert summers push rooftop surface temperatures well above 115°F. We select panels engineered specifically for extreme heat – maintaining stronger output during the hours that matter most to your bill.
Proven Track Record
Over 15,000 installations across California and Arizona since 2001. 4.7-star Google rating with 800+ reviews. Arizona is the second-largest solar market in the nation, and SolarTech has spent over two decades building systems in the desert Southwest. You get the same experienced team and licensed technicians who built our reputation here – not a subcontracted crew brought in for a single job.
Backup Power for the Hottest Days
Phoenix metro summers regularly hit 110°F+, and the grid strains under peak demand. Chandler homeowners face outages during the hottest days – exactly when air conditioning is most critical. Solar with battery storage keeps your home running when APS can’t keep up. Battery also captures your daytime solar and deploys it during the 3-8pm on-peak window – using your own power at $0.2431/kWh instead of exporting it to APS at the net billing rate of $0.068/kWh.
Experience & Expertise
Leading Solar Experts
- Designing and building solar systems since 2001
- Free consultations tailored to your home and energy needs
- 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 (3-8pm weekdays)
- $0 down financing, lease, PPA, and cash options available
- 25-year workmanship warranty for solar energy systems
- 25-year solar energy production guarantee
- Desert-grade panel selection engineered for Chandler's extreme summer heat
- Serving Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Tempe, Scottsdale, and the greater East Valley
Solar Incentives
Chandler Solar Incentives You Qualify For
Chandler 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-$20,000 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 $16,000 system, that’s roughly $900 back without a rebate form to fill out. The exemption applies to cash purchases, financed systems, and lease and PPA installations alike.
APS Net Billing and Battery Strategy
APS does not offer traditional net metering. Under Arizona’s net billing framework, your exported solar earns approximately $0.068/kWh – less than half the $0.153/kWh retail rate you pay to draw power from the grid. APS locks in that export rate for 10 years from your interconnection date, giving you a predictable but below-retail return on any excess generation. The strongest financial strategy is self-consumption: size your system to cover your usage, pair it with battery storage, and use your own solar during APS’s 3-8pm on-peak window instead of exporting at reduced value.
Lease or PPA Options
The federal 30% homeowner tax credit was eliminated in January 2026. Through a lease or PPA, the installer claims the Section 48E credit through 2027 and passes savings to you through lower monthly payments – keeping federal incentive benefits accessible without requiring you to own the system outright. Compare $0 down financing options to find the structure that fits your situation.
How We Work
Our Solar Installation Process
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Free Consultation
We evaluate your Chandler 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 Saver Choice vs. Saver Choice Plus so you see which plan fits your usage patterns.
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Custom System Design
Our engineers design a custom system sized to your usage and Chandler’s solar resource. For APS customers moving to a TOU plan, system design accounts for your on-peak window (3-8pm weekdays) and recommends battery storage to maximize self-consumption when APS rates peak at $0.2431/kWh. Roof orientation, shading from neighboring structures, and Chandler’s summer heat profile all factor into the final configuration.
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Permitting & Approvals
Arizona’s HB2301, effective January 1, 2026, requires Chandler to offer instant permit approval for qualifying residential solar systems. For standard rooftop installs, permits can be processed the same day through Chandler’s online Citizen Access Portal. The permit fee is $150. We handle all documentation, electrical plans, and submissions – 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 4-6 weeks – APS processes the application, upgrades your meter, and issues Permission to Operate. Total timeline from permit submission to an active system is typically 6-10 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 Chandler Properties
Premium Solar Panels
High-efficiency panels from Maxeon, REC, and Q CELLS – selected for Chandler’s desert climate. With 299-329 sunny days per year and peak surface temperatures exceeding 115°F, we specify panels with low temperature coefficients that hold output better in extreme heat than standard equipment. A typical 7 kW system in Chandler costs $14,553 before incentives; a 10 kW system runs $20,790. Arizona’s $1,000 state tax credit reduces both at filing, with no application required for the sales tax exemption already applied at purchase.
Battery Storage
Battery storage is the key to maximizing APS solar economics. Your system generates most power at midday; APS on-peak rates of $0.2431/kWh run from 3-8pm. 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 10-13 kWh battery system costs $10,260-$14,935. Learn more about types of home battery storage to find the right capacity for your Chandler home.
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Frequently Asked Solar Questions
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How much do solar panels cost in Chandler, AZ?
A typical 7 kW system in Chandler costs $14,553 before incentives; a 10 kW system runs $20,790. Arizona’s $1,000 state tax credit, permanent property tax exemption, and sales tax waiver on equipment and labor reduce your net cost without requiring separate rebate applications.
Does APS offer net metering in Arizona?
APS uses net billing – not traditional net metering – crediting your exported solar at $0.06171/kWh versus the retail rate of $0.153/kWh. APS locks that export rate in for 10 years from your interconnection date, making battery storage – which uses your solar during the $0.2431/kWh on-peak window instead of exporting it – the higher-value strategy.
What solar incentives are available in Chandler?
Chandler 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 arrangements may also access the federal Section 48E credit through 2027.
How long does solar permitting take in Chandler?
Arizona’s HB2301, effective January 1, 2026, mandates instant permit approval for qualifying residential solar systems, and Chandler offers online submission through its Citizen Access Portal. APS interconnection review runs 4-6 weeks after installation passes inspection; total timeline from permit to Permission to Operate is typically 6-10 weeks.
Is Chandler a good city for solar panels?
Chandler gets 299-329 sunny days per year with 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 13.99% increase pending. Industry data puts 25-year savings for a typical Chandler system at $50,000-$65,000.