Solar in Maricopa, AZ
With Arizona Public Service (APS)'s electricity at about 17.2¢ per kWh and 1,748 kWh of sun per kW, solar is worth it for a typical Maricopa home today: about a 11.8-year payback.
- Payback, typical home
- 11.8 yrsArizona: 12.7 yrs
- 25-year net
- $13,133after paying $9,430
- Sun
- 1,748kWh per kW per year
- Electricity
- 17.2¢4% below U.S. average
A typical Maricopa home, by the numbers
| Utility | Arizona Public Service (APS) |
|---|---|
| Electricity use | 966 kWh a month |
| Best-value system | 3.3 kW, about 8 panels, 5,770 kWh a year (50% of use) |
| Cost | $10,430, or $9,430 after state incentives |
| First-year savings | $814 |
| Payback | 11.8 years |
| Exported power | 5.554¢/kWh (Arizona Public Service (APS)) |
Cash purchase, no federal credit, 2.3% yearly rate increases. Run it with your own numbers.
Homes in Maricopa
- Owner-occupied homes
- 84%
- Single-family detached
- 96%
- Median home value
- $377k
- Median year built
- 2007
- Population
- 67,163
- Solar installs, last 3 years*
- 4
Census ACS 2020–2024. *Installations in public records for this area's ZIP codes.
Installers working in Maricopa
Companies with the most installations in Maricopa's ZIP codes over the last 3 years, from public records. We don't take payment for placement.
- Our World Energy 2 installs
- Fusion Power 1 installs
- Sundial Solar Nj 1 installs
Always verify the license and get at least three quotes. Compare quotes side by side.
Questions about solar in Maricopa
Is solar worth it in Maricopa, AZ?
For a typical home in Maricopa, solar is worth it at 2026 prices: a 3.3 kW system costs about $9,430 after state incentives, saves about $814 in year one and pays back in about 11.8 years. Enter your address for an estimate based on your roof and bill.
How much solar power does a system produce in Maricopa?
About 1,748 kWh per year for each kW of panels on a south-facing roof, based on PVWatts and local weather. That's 1% less than the Arizona average. East- or west-facing roofs produce roughly 10–20% less.
Who is the electric utility in Maricopa?
Most homes in Maricopa are served by Arizona Public Service (APS), at about 17.2¢ per kWh on average. Some areas are served by Electrical Dist No3 Pinal County, Salt River Project (SRP).
How much do solar panels cost in Maricopa?
A fair cash price is around $2.60 per watt before incentives, so about $10,430 for a 3.3 kW system. There's no federal tax credit for homeowners who buy in 2026.
Nearby
- Casa Grande 11.7 yrs
- Chandler 14.2 yrs
- Gilbert 14.2 yrs
- Tempe 11.7 yrs
- Goodyear 11.6 yrs
- Queen Creek 10.8 yrs
- Avondale 11.6 yrs
- San Tan Valley 14.1 yrs
- All of Arizona
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.