Typical home: Worth it

Solar in Kingman, AZ

With UNS Electric's electricity at about 17.2¢ per kWh and 1,821 kWh of sun per kW, solar is worth it for a typical Kingman home today: about a 11.9-year payback.

Payback, typical home
11.9 yrsArizona: 12.7 yrs
25-year net
$12,099after paying $8,800
Sun
1,821kWh per kW per year
Electricity
17.2¢5% below U.S. average

A typical Kingman home, by the numbers

UtilityUNS Electric
Electricity use849 kWh a month
Best-value system3 kW, about 7 panels, 5,462 kWh a year (54% of use)
Cost$9,800, or $8,800 after state incentives
First-year savings$753
Payback11.9 years
Exported powerNet billing (reduced export credit) (Arizona rule)

Cash purchase, no federal credit, 2.3% yearly rate increases. Run it with your own numbers.

Solar production per kW in Kingman

kWh per kW each month, south-facing at 20° tilt. PVWatts v8 with local typical-year weather.

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PeriodValue
Jan112
Feb123
Mar160
Apr177
May189
Jun186
Jul167
Aug166
Sep156
Oct147
Nov123
Dec116

Homes in Kingman

Owner-occupied homes
68%
Single-family detached
76%
Median home value
$268k
Median year built
1995
Population
34,375
Solar installs, last 3 years*
1,297

Census ACS 2020–2024. *Installations in public records for this area's ZIP codes.

Installers working in Kingman

Companies with the most installations in Kingman's ZIP codes over the last 3 years, from public records. We don't take payment for placement.

  1. Our World Energy 562 installs
  2. Angle Solar 131 installs
  3. Havasu Solar 130 installs
  4. Titan Solar Power 87 installs
  5. Icon Power 52 installs
  6. Sunup America 48 installs
  7. On Point Solar Power 41 installs
  8. South West Electric 29 installs
  9. Freedom Forever 28 installs
  10. Mohave Solar 22 installs

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Questions about solar in Kingman

Is solar worth it in Kingman, AZ?

For a typical home in Kingman, solar is worth it at 2026 prices: a 3 kW system costs about $8,800 after state incentives, saves about $753 in year one and pays back in about 11.9 years. Enter your address for an estimate based on your roof and bill.

How much solar power does a system produce in Kingman?

About 1,821 kWh per year for each kW of panels on a south-facing roof, based on PVWatts and local weather. That's 3% more than the Arizona average. East- or west-facing roofs produce roughly 10–20% less.

Who is the electric utility in Kingman?

Most homes in Kingman are served by UNS Electric, at about 17.2¢ per kWh on average. Some areas are served by Arizona Public Service (APS), Mohave Electric Cooperative.

How much do solar panels cost in Kingman?

A fair cash price is around $2.60 per watt before incentives, so about $9,800 for a 3 kW system. There's no federal tax credit for homeowners who buy in 2026.

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Data: PVWatts (National Laboratory of the Rockies), EIA-861 2025 adjusted to 2026, U.S. Census ACS, LBNL Tracking the Sun, state policy research as of October 2026.