Local context
What limits Flagstaff roofs
Flagstaff averages 5.5 peak sun hours per day in the regional data. Roof orientation, usable area, and shade can reduce production further for an individual property.
Solar data for Flagstaff
- Peak sun hours / day
- 5.5 hrs
- Typical system size
- 5–8 kW
- Estimated first-year savings
- $880–$1,160
- Roofs suitable for solar
- 62–74%
- Primary utility
- APS
- Net metering / billing
- Net Billing (RCP)
Modeled annual average.
Residential, based on typical household load.
6 kW DC, 0.85 derate, $0.15/kWh avg rate. Estimate only.
Modeled from regional adoption data.
Contact your utility for current net billing enrollment status.
Under Arizona's net billing tariff (ACC-approved), APS exports earn the Resource Comparison Proxy rate (~6.17¢/kWh Oct 2025–Sep 2026, steps down ~10%/yr); self-consumed solar saves at full retail rate, making consumption-shifting and storage high-value.
Estimates based on the average Arizona residential electricity rate of $0.15/kWh (EIA, retrieved Aug 2026) and modeled solar production; your rate and usage will vary.
Frequently asked questions
How much sun does Flagstaff get for solar?
Flagstaff receives approximately 5.5 peak sun hours per day on average, based on modeled regional data.
What is the estimated first-year savings from solar in Flagstaff?
For a typical 6 kW system in Flagstaff, first-year savings are estimated at roughly $880–$1,160. Estimates based on the average Arizona residential electricity rate of $0.15/kWh (EIA, retrieved Aug 2026) and modeled solar production; your rate and usage will vary. These are educational estimates, not guarantees.
What can limit solar production in Flagstaff?
Flagstaff averages 5.5 peak sun hours per day in the regional data. Roof orientation, usable area, and shade can reduce production further for an individual property.
Data source: City figures are modeled estimates for general guidance — not a quote for any specific property.
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