Solar in Sierra Vista, AZ
With Arizona Public Service (APS)'s electricity at about 17.2¢ per kWh and 1,816 kWh of sun per kW, solar is worth it for a typical Sierra Vista home today: about a 11.7-year payback.
- Payback, typical home
- 11.7 yrsArizona: 12.7 yrs
- 25-year net
- $13,046after paying $9,220
- Sun
- 1,816kWh per kW per year
- Electricity
- 17.2¢4% below U.S. average
A typical Sierra Vista home, by the numbers
| Utility | Arizona Public Service (APS) |
|---|---|
| Electricity use | 966 kWh a month |
| Best-value system | 3.2 kW, about 7 panels, 5,810 kWh a year (50% of use) |
| Cost | $10,220, or $9,220 after state incentives |
| First-year savings | $805 |
| Payback | 11.7 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 Sierra Vista
- Owner-occupied homes
- 62%
- Single-family detached
- 67%
- Median home value
- $254k
- Median year built
- 1990
- Population
- 45,155
- Solar installs, last 3 years*
- 3
Census ACS 2020–2024. *Installations in public records for this area's ZIP codes.
Installers working in Sierra Vista
Companies with the most installations in Sierra Vista's ZIP codes over the last 3 years, from public records. We don't take payment for placement.
- Clayco Electric 1 installs
- Freedom Forever 1 installs
- Rdx Power 1 installs
Always verify the license and get at least three quotes. Compare quotes side by side.
Questions about solar in Sierra Vista
Is solar worth it in Sierra Vista, AZ?
For a typical home in Sierra Vista, solar is worth it at 2026 prices: a 3.2 kW system costs about $9,220 after state incentives, saves about $805 in year one and pays back in about 11.7 years. Enter your address for an estimate based on your roof and bill.
How much solar power does a system produce in Sierra Vista?
About 1,816 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 Sierra Vista?
Most homes in Sierra Vista are served by Arizona Public Service (APS), at about 17.2¢ per kWh on average. Some areas are served by Sulphur Springs Valley E C.
How much do solar panels cost in Sierra Vista?
A fair cash price is around $2.60 per watt before incentives, so about $10,220 for a 3.2 kW system. There's no federal tax credit for homeowners who buy in 2026.
Nearby
- Sahuarita 14.5 yrs
- Tucson 14.4 yrs
- Drexel Heights 14.4 yrs
- Catalina Foothills 14.5 yrs
- Casas Adobes 14.4 yrs
- Oro Valley 14.5 yrs
- Marana 11.7 yrs
- Florence 11.7 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.