Solar data for Yuma
- Peak sun hours / day
- 7 hrs
- Typical system size
- 6–12 kW
- Estimated first-year savings
- $1,130–$1,480
- Roofs suitable for solar
- 78–88%
- 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 Yuma get for solar?
Yuma receives approximately 7 peak sun hours per day on average, based on modeled regional data.
What is the estimated first-year savings from solar in Yuma?
For a typical 6 kW system in Yuma, first-year savings are estimated at roughly $1,130–$1,480. 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 Yuma have strong solar exposure?
Yuma's 7 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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