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WHY SOLARTECH
Why Choose SolarTech for Your Solar Needs
Every Tempe solar installation is custom-designed for your home, your roof, and your energy needs.
Two Utilities, One Direction - Rates Keep Rising
Tempe is served by two utilities depending on your address. SRP serves most of Tempe’s residential neighborhoods, with solar rate plans that export excess power at only ~$0.0345/kWh – well below what you pay for grid power. APS serves western Tempe near the Phoenix and Scottsdale border, charging an average of $0.153/kWh with a 14% rate increase pending ACC approval in 2026. Regardless of which utility serves your home, rates have climbed in one direction. Going solar now – before the next increase takes effect – locks in your energy cost and protects your budget from future adjustments.
Desert-Grade Equipment for Tempe Homes
We install premium panels from Maxeon, REC, and Q CELLS paired with battery storage from Tesla Powerwall and Enphase. Tempe sits in one of North America’s strongest solar markets, with 6.5 peak sun hours per day and 299-300 sunny days annually. Tempe’s dense urban environment creates a heat island effect – residents run air conditioning harder and longer than surrounding suburbs. We select panels engineered for extreme desert heat, maintaining stronger output during the high-demand hours that drive 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 – including Tempe, Chandler, Mesa, Gilbert, and throughout the East Valley. 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 and Self-Consumption Strategy
Phoenix metro summers regularly hit 110°F+, and the grid strains under peak demand. Solar with battery storage keeps your home running when the grid can’t keep up. For SRP customers, battery deploys your daytime solar during evening hours instead of exporting it at ~$0.0345/kWh. For APS customers, battery covers the 3-8pm on-peak window instead of drawing from the grid at $0.2431/kWh. Either way, using your own solar is more valuable than selling it back.
Experience & Expertise
Leading Solar Experts
- Designing and building solar systems since 2001
- Free consultations tailored to your home and energy needs
- APS and SRP territory specialists - we handle utility identification, rate plan selection, system sizing, and interconnection from day one
- Battery storage experts to maximize self-consumption and reduce peak-hour grid dependence
- $0 down financing, lease, PPA, and cash options available
- Serving HOA communities throughout Tempe under Arizona's ARS §33-1816 solar protection law
- 25-year workmanship warranty for solar energy systems
- 25-year solar energy production guarantee
- Serving Tempe, Chandler, Mesa, Gilbert, Scottsdale, and the greater East Valley
Solar Incentives
Tempe Solar Incentives You Qualify For
Tempe 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. That’s a real addition to home equity without any annual tax offset.
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 $17,000 system, that’s roughly $950 back without a rebate form to fill out. The exemption applies to cash purchases, financed systems, and lease and PPA installations alike.
Net Billing and Self-Consumption Strategy
Both utilities serving Tempe use net billing rather than true net metering. SRP credits exported solar at ~$0.0345/kWh; APS credits at $0.06171/kWh (locked for 10 years from your interconnection date). In both cases, the rate you earn on exports is far below what you pay to draw power from the grid. The strongest strategy is maximizing self-consumption: size your system to cover your usage, store excess in battery, and use your own solar during evening hours rather than exporting at a reduced rate.
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 identify which utility serves your Tempe address – SRP or APS – and evaluate your 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 utility usage history and the rate plan you’ll move to after going solar. We walk through how your utility’s net billing structure affects system sizing recommendations.
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Custom System Design
Our engineers design a system sized to your usage and Tempe’s solar resource – 6.5 peak sun hours daily and 299-300 sunny days per year. For SRP customers, we optimize for maximum self-consumption against the ~$0.0345/kWh export rate. For APS customers, design targets the 3-8pm on-peak window at $0.2431/kWh to maximize battery value. Roof orientation, shading, and Tempe’s summer heat profile all factor into the final configuration.
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Permitting & Approvals
Arizona’s HB2301, effective January 1, 2026, requires Tempe to offer instant permit approval for qualifying residential solar systems. Tempe activated SolarAPP+ in March 2026, enabling same-day permit approvals for eligible roof-mounted systems through the Tempe Citizen Access Portal. Permit fees are valuation-based – typically $150-$400 for a standard residential system. We handle all documentation, electrical plans, and submissions from start to finish.
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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 your utility’s 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 your utility. SRP’s review runs 2-4 weeks; APS runs 4-6 weeks. Both process your application, upgrade your meter, and issue 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 reducing your utility charges immediately.
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Quality Solar Panel Options for Tempe Properties
Premium Solar Panels
High-efficiency panels from Maxeon, REC, and Q CELLS – selected for Tempe’s desert climate. With 299-300 sunny days per year and peak surface temperatures regularly 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 Tempe costs $15,182 before incentives; a 10 kW system runs $21,688. Arizona’s $1,000 state tax credit reduces both at filing, with the sales tax exemption applied automatically at purchase.
Battery Storage
Battery storage pays off for both SRP and APS customers in Tempe. For SRP customers, battery stores daytime solar and deploys it during peak evening hours instead of exporting at ~$0.0345/kWh. For APS customers, battery covers the $0.2431/kWh on-peak window, using your own solar instead of buying from APS at peak rates. We install Tesla Powerwall 3, Enphase, and NeoVolta. A typical battery installation in Tempe runs $10,000-$15,000 for a 10-13 kWh system.
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Frequently Asked Solar Questions
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How much do solar panels cost in Tempe, AZ?
A typical 7 kW system in Tempe costs $15,182 before incentives; a 10 kW system runs $21,688. Arizona’s $1,000 state tax credit, permanent property tax exemption, and automatic sales tax waiver reduce your net cost without requiring separate rebate applications.
Is solar worth it in Tempe, Arizona?
Tempe’s urban density means residents run AC harder than surrounding suburbs, driving higher electricity bills and a stronger solar return. Industry data puts 25-year savings for a typical Tempe system at approximately $47,603, with a payback period of around 11 years.
Which utility serves my Tempe address - SRP or APS?
SRP serves most of Tempe’s residential neighborhoods – central, eastern, and south Tempe; APS serves western Tempe near the Phoenix and Scottsdale border. Both utilities offer net billing rather than true net metering; check your current utility bill or the SRP and APS territory maps online to confirm which applies to your address.
What solar incentives are available in Tempe?
Tempe homeowners qualify for Arizona’s 25% state 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.
Can my HOA stop me from going solar in Tempe?
No – Arizona’s ARS §33-1816 prohibits HOAs in planned communities from unreasonably restricting solar installations. HOAs can regulate panel placement and aesthetics but cannot ban solar, require configurations that impair efficiency, or significantly increase system cost – and homeowners who prevail in court recover attorney’s fees.