Facts on the Arizona Solar Industry

(source: SEIA)

• There are currently more than 281 solar companies at work throughout the value chain in Arizona, employing 9,800.

• In 2012, Arizona installed 719 MW of solar electric capacity, ranking it 2nd nationally. See more solar state rankings.

• The 1,146 MW of solar energy currently installed in Arizona ranks the state 2nd in the country in installed solar capacity.  There is enough solar energy installed in the state to power 145,500 homes.

• In 2012, $590 million was invested in Arizona to install solar on homes and businesses.

• Average installed residential and commercial photovoltaic system prices in Arizona fell by 15% last year.  National prices have also dropped steadily— by 13% from last year and 34% from 2010.