How long does solar take to pay off in Tucson, AZ?

About 8.4 years for a 5.5 kW system at 15.6 cents/kWh.

Is solar worth it in Tucson?

Tucson Electric Power Co averages 15.6¢/kWh. With 6.4 peak sun hours a day, a typical 5.5 kW system makes ~10,318 kWh a year and saves about $1,613 in year one.

8.4years to pay off

Electric rate15.6¢per kWh

Peak sun6.4hrs/day

System5.5 kW≈$15,125

25-yr net$43,667after cost

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