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Solar in Yuma County, AZ

Solar panels in Yuma, AZ

7 peak sun hours per day. See what the data says about Yuma, then check your specific roof free.

Utility territory: APS

Solar data for Yuma

Peak sun hours / day
7 hrs

Modeled annual average.

Typical system size
6–12 kW

Residential, based on typical household load.

Estimated first-year savings
$1,400–$2,800

Per year for a typical 6–12 kW system. The high end assumes the larger array.

Roofs suitable for solar
78–88%

Modeled from regional adoption data.

Primary utility
APS

Contact your utility for current net billing enrollment status.

Net metering / billing
Net Billing (RCP)

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 use the average Arizona current utility rate (before solar) of $0.15/kWh (EIA, retrieved Aug 2026) and modeled solar production; individual results vary with your rate, usage, roof orientation, and shading.

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kW

Typical homes: 6–12 kW.

$/ kWh

Prefilled with the state residential average.

Estimated first-year savings

$2,100/ yr

$1,400–$2,800/yr for a typical 6–12 kW system — the low end is a smaller array, the high end a larger one.

Estimate — individual results vary with your rate, usage, roof orientation, and shading. Assumes an 85% system derate and 50% self-consumption; exported energy uses the local net-billing estimate.

City averages are a starting point — check your address for your verified result.

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 6–12 kW system in Yuma, first-year savings are estimated at $1,400–$2,800 per year: the low end uses the smaller system, while the high end is up to the larger system. Estimates use the average Arizona current utility rate (before solar) of $0.15/kWh (EIA, retrieved Aug 2026) and modeled solar production; individual results vary with your rate, usage, roof orientation, and shading. 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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