Solar companies in Phoenix, AZ: who installs the most
A typical 7 kW system in Phoenix costs about $15,960 before incentives and pays for itself in about 12 years without the federal credit. Check the numbers for your home:
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How I calculate this
I went through utility interconnection records: 14,468 home solar systems were installed within 12.8 miles of central Phoenix in 2022–2023, by 57 companies with 30 or more systems each. The five most active still in business: Freedom Forever (1,079), Our World Energy (1,074), Sunrun (1,013), Fusion Power (716), Elevation Solar (532). Today, quotes average $2.28/W in Phoenix (EnergySage, updated 2026-09-04) — about $15,960 for a 7 kW system before incentives.
Counts from public records, not rankings; quote requests go to a referral network. How I calculate.
Solar installers in Phoenix by number of systems
| Company (as recorded) | Systems 2022–2023 | Earliest record here | Leased / PPA | With battery | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titan Solar Filed for Chapter 7 in June 2024 and closed (source) | 1,616 | 2013 | 10% | 1% | 8.4 kW |
| Freedom Forever | 1,079 | 2018 | 40% | 1% | 8.4 kW |
| Our World Energy | 1,074 | 2020 | 13% | 1% | 9.0 kW |
| Sunrun | 1,013 | 2009 | 41% | 4% | 7.7 kW |
| Fusion Power | 716 | 2020 | 10% | 1% | 8.5 kW |
| Elevation Solar | 532 | 2015 | 1% | 3% | 8.0 kW |
| Sunpower Filed for Chapter 11 in August 2024 and stopped installing (source) | 526 | 2014 | 14% | 1% | 10.9 kW |
| On Point Solar Power | 513 | 2021 | 0% | 0% | 7.4 kW |
| Sunsolar Solutions | 495 | 2021 | 14% | 1% | 10.9 kW |
| Tesla Energy | 465 | 2008 | 0% | 33% | 9.6 kW |
| Kayo Energy | 421 | 2019 | 20% | 0% | 7.7 kW |
| Inty Solar | 270 | 2019 | 1% | 1% | 8.2 kW |
| Tk Electric | 253 | 2021 | 0% | 2% | 8.4 kW |
| Solar Topps | 252 | 2010 | 0% | 4% | 10.0 kW |
| Sunny Energy | 231 | 2016 | 0% | 7% | 10.8 kW |
| Harmon Electric | 226 | 2009 | 0% | 7% | 9.1 kW |
| South West Electric | 214 | 2019 | 3% | 1% | 8.8 kW |
| Skypower | 191 | 2011 | 7% | 0% | 9.2 kW |
| Arizona Energy Pros | 178 | 2009 | 0% | 0% | 6.8 kW |
| Green Muscle Solar | 170 | 2020 | 0% | 3% | 10.8 kW |
Counts of systems in utility interconnection records for ZIP codes within 12.8 miles of central Phoenix — not reviews, rankings or recommendations; I have no partnership with these companies. The table shows the 20 most active of 57. Company names are as reported and can include older brand names.
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How to check a solar quote in Phoenix
- Divide your quote by system size in watts. Phoenix quotes on EnergySage average $2.28/W; a typical 13.9 kW system there is quoted $26,915–$36,415 before incentives.
- Ask which utility credit the savings estimate uses. Power you send to the grid is credited at: Arizona Public Service 5.55¢/kWh; Salt River Project 3.45¢/kWh.
- Ask whether the offer is a purchase, loan, lease or PPA. In these records Freedom Forever, Sunrun leased or signed PPAs on 30% or more of systems.
- Look up the company's contractor license with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors before signing.
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Arizona Public Service and Salt River Project: rates and export credits
| Utility | Typical energy charge | Credit for power sent to the grid | Export rate period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Public Service | $0.141/kWh Fixed Energy Charge Plan (R-1) Large Tier 3, Fixed Energy Charge Plan (R-1) Medium Tier 2, Fixed Energy Charge Plan (R-1) Small Tier 1 | $0.0555/kWh Rate Rider RCP | Tranche 2026: 2026-09-01 to 2027-08-31 |
| Salt River Project | $0.150/kWh E-23 Tier 1 BASIC PRICE PLAN FOR RESIDENTIAL SERVICE, E-23 Tier 2 BASIC PRICE PLAN FOR RESIDENTIAL SERVICE, E-23 Tier 3 BASIC PRICE PLAN FOR RESIDENTIAL SERVICE | $0.0345/kWh Customer generation export price plans (E-13 Time-of-Use Export, E-14 EV Export) | FY26 ratebook, subject to adjustment; SRP lowers prices by $0.0038/kWh for May-October 2026 billing cycles |
Is solar worth it in Phoenix at today's prices?
At today's average quote of $2.28/W, a 7 kW system pays for itself in about 12 years for Arizona Public Service customers and about 13 years for Salt River Project customers.
| Utility | Size | kWh/yr | Cost at $2.28/W | Credits and rebates | Savings/yr | Payback | 20-yr net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Public Service | 5 kW | 8,775 | $11,400 | $1,000 | $860 | 12.1 yrs | $6,803 |
| Arizona Public Service | 7 kW | 12,285 | $15,960 | $1,000 | $1,204 | 12.4 yrs | $9,124 |
| Arizona Public Service | 10 kW | 17,550 | $22,800 | $1,000 | $1,720 | 12.7 yrs | $12,605 |
| Salt River Project | 5 kW | 8,775 | $11,400 | $1,000 | $808 | 12.9 yrs | $5,764 |
| Salt River Project | 7 kW | 12,285 | $15,960 | $1,000 | $1,131 | 13.2 yrs | $7,669 |
| Salt River Project | 10 kW | 17,550 | $22,800 | $1,000 | $1,616 | 13.5 yrs | $10,527 |
Rates used: Arizona Public Service 14.1¢ used at home, 5.55¢ exported; Salt River Project 15.0¢ used at home, 3.45¢ exported. Half of production used at home, no federal credit, no rate increases or degradation — full method.
How much a system produces in Phoenix
Each 1 kW of panels produces about 1,755 kWh a year here — most in May (178 kWh), least in December (117 kWh).
Permits and inspections in Phoenix
Installers reported a median of 0 business days for the city permit in 2024 (US median 7), 4 days for the utility's pre-install review, 25 days from installation to the last passed inspection and 8 days for permission to operate from Arizona Public Service Co (APS); 158 projects in the data that year. Across the US the whole project took 93 business days median from contract to permission to operate (NREL SolarTRACE, how long installation takes).
Phoenix against nearby cities
Among Phoenix and its 5 nearest neighbours I cover, it is number 1 by systems in the records and number 3 by sunshine per kW.
| City | Systems in records | Companies with 30+ | Average quote | kWh a year per kW |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 14,468 | 57 | $2.28/W | 1,755 |
| Surprise | 3,597 | 17 | $2.25/W | 1,785 |
| Glendale | 3,214 | 27 | $2.23/W | 1,754 |
| Peoria | 1,480 | 13 | $2.27/W | 1,771 |
| Scottsdale | 1,452 | 16 | $2.25/W | 1,745 |
| Tempe | 821 | 7 | $2.23/W | 1,752 |
Incentives and rules for Phoenix homeowners
- Federal tax credit: the 30% Residential Clean Energy Credit is not available for property placed in service after December 31, 2025 (IRS).
- Arizona Public Service: Effective September 1, 2026 in ACC Decision No. Details on the Arizona page.
- Salt River Project: Other SRP solar plans credit exports differently (E-15 nets at retail price, closes November 2029). Details on the Arizona page.
- Arizona rules: Credit for Solar Energy Devices (A.R.S. 43-1083), property tax, sales tax — full text and sources on the Arizona page.
Arizona rules and utility credits checked on 2026-09-13; price benchmark checked on 2026-09-14.
Nearby cities
- Solar companies in Glendale, AZ
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Sources for Phoenix
- https://data.openei.org/submissions/3
- https://developer.nlr.gov/docs/electricity/utility-rates-v3/
- https://developer.nlr.gov/docs/solar/pvwatts/v8/
- https://openei.org/services/doc/rest/util_rates/?version=7
- https://www.aps.com/-/media/APS/APSCOM-PDFs/Utility/Regulatory-and-Legal/Regulatory-Plan-Details-Tariffs/Residential/Renewable-Plans-and-Riders/rcp_RateSchedule.ashx?la=en
- https://www.azleg.gov/ars/42/05061.htm
- https://www.azleg.gov/ars/42/11054.htm
- https://www.azleg.gov/ars/43/01083.htm
- https://www.energysage.com/local-data/solar-panel-cost/az/maricopa-county/phoenix/
- https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/residential-clean-energy-credit
- https://www.srpnet.com/assets/srpnet/pdf/price-plans/FY26/2025-RatebookV2.pdf
- https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2025_Gazetteer/
Data collected on 2026-09-14.