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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
$1,130–$1,480

6 kW DC, 0.85 derate, $0.15/kWh avg rate. Estimate only.

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 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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