Solar data for Sierra Vista
- Peak sun hours / day
- 6.3 hrs
- Typical system size
- 5–9 kW
- Estimated first-year savings
- $1,010–$1,320
- Roofs suitable for solar
- 72–82%
- Primary utility
- SSVEC (Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative)
- 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.
Sierra Vista is served by SSVEC (Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative), an ACC-regulated co-op; SSVEC uses the Resource Comparison Proxy net billing framework — exported power earns the RCP rate, self-consumed solar saves at full retail.
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 Sierra Vista get for solar?
Sierra Vista receives approximately 6.3 peak sun hours per day on average, based on modeled regional data.
What is the estimated first-year savings from solar in Sierra Vista?
For a typical 6 kW system in Sierra Vista, first-year savings are estimated at roughly $1,010–$1,320. 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.
Why does Sierra Vista have strong solar exposure?
Sierra Vista's 6.3 average daily peak sun hours are above many Arizona cities in this dataset. Roof orientation, usable area, and shade still determine the result 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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