Solar data for Tempe
- Peak sun hours / day
- 6.5 hrs
- Typical system size
- 5–9 kW
- Estimated first-year savings
- $950–$1,280
- Roofs suitable for solar
- 72–83%
- Primary utility
- APS / SRP (split by neighborhood)
- 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.
This city has split APS/SRP service (depends on address). APS customers use ACC net billing (~6.17¢/kWh RCP, steps down annually); SRP customers use SRP's Customer Generation plans with demand charges and lower export credits — verify your utility at aps.com or srpnet.com.
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 Tempe get for solar?
Tempe receives approximately 6.5 peak sun hours per day on average, based on modeled regional data.
What is the estimated first-year savings from solar in Tempe?
For a typical 6 kW system in Tempe, first-year savings are estimated at roughly $950–$1,280. 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 Tempe have strong solar exposure?
Tempe's 6.5 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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