The state solar incentive scheme that is available in the state of Arizona, offers significant support to home owners, business and corporate organisations in the way of incentives and rebates for solar and energy efficient products.

The Arizona solar incentives and rebates come in a range of formats and are available from different organisations such as the Solar Partners® Incentive Program offered by Arizona Public Service (APS), Personnel tax credits available through the Arizona's Solar Energy Credit system and a sales tax exemption by the Arizona state government for the retail sale of solar energy devices and for installation of solar energy devices are just a few examples of whats on offer.

Arizona solar incentives and rebates are also available from Utility companys such as the Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative which offers a rebate on Photovoltaics for the home or business and Tucson Electric Power also run a similar rebate scheme for residential and commercial operations when purchasing new Photovoltaic units. 

Below you will find more detailed information on state solar incentives on offer throughout Arizona and also links to other Arizona incentive schemes.  

Through the SunWatts Program in Arizona, Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative (SSVEC) offers home and business owners a rebate of $4/W DC for installing photovoltaic systems. The maximum incentive is $8,000 for individual residential units and $20,000 for small business/commercial units (with a maximum rebate of 50% total unit cost). Systems must be connected to the local grid to eligible for this Arizona state rebate.

For more information on this rebte program please click on the following link Sulphur Springs Valley EC - SunWatts Incentive Program

Tucson Electric Power (TEP) created the SunShare Rebate Program in 2001 to encourage residential and business customers to install new photovoltaic (PV) equipment. Residential PV systems with an installed capacity of 1.2 kW to 15 kW and non-residential systems greater than 1.2 kW are eligible for incentives.
There are a number of residential and non-residential options on offer from Tucson Electric Power for this rebate.

For more information on the program please click on the following link Tuscon Electric Power - SunShare PV Buydown Rebate

Trico Electric Cooperative offers home and business owners a rebate of $4/W DC for installing photovoltaic systems, wind energy systems, and solar water heaters. The incentive can not exceed 50% of the total system cost. Eligible Photovoltaics and wind energy systems may be either connected to the grid or off-grid options are also available.

For more information on this Utility rebate program please click on the following link Trico Electric Cooperative - SunWatts Incentive Rebate Program

Arizona state government provides a sales tax exemption for the retail sale of solar energy devices and for installation of solar energy devices by contractors. The statutory definition of "solar energy device" includes wind electric generators and wind-powered water pumps in addition to daylighting, passive solar heating, active solar space heating, solar water heating, and photovoltaics.
The Arizona sales tax exemption does not apply to batteries, controls, etc., that are not part of the solar power system.

For more information on this Arizona Tax Exemption please click on the following link Arizona Solar and Wind Equipment Sales Tax Exemption

For more information on other state incentive schemes and rebates available in Arizona, please click on the links below which provide more detailed information on all incentive schemes available, especially state incentives for Arizona businesses and corporations. 

Arizona Homeowner Incentives

Arizona Incentives and Rebates

Federal Incentives

Arizona Solar Product Retailers and Businesses