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Arizona - A leader in solar energy, with abundant sunshine and a growing solar industry, boasting significant installed capacity and a strong renewable energy policy.
Here's a more detailed look at solar energy in Arizona:
Key Facts and Figures:
- Installed Capacity: Arizona has a substantial amount of solar capacity installed, enough to power over 900,000 homes.
- National Ranking: Arizona ranks 5th nationally in solar energy installations.
- Solar Percentage: Solar energy contributes a significant portion of the state's electricity generation.
- Solar Jobs: The solar industry in Arizona supports a large number of jobs.
- Investment: There's a significant investment in solar energy projects in the state.
- Growth Projections: Arizona is projected to continue growing its solar capacity in the coming years.
- Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS): Arizona's RPS law requires utilities to source a certain percentage of their power from renewable sources, including solar, which is driving the growth of the solar industry.
- Solar-Friendly Climate: Arizona's sunny climate makes it ideal for solar energy production.
Examples of Solar Projects:
- Agua Caliente Solar Farm: One of the world's largest operational photovoltaic (PV) power plants.
- East Line Solar: A project that delivers renewable energy to Intel's Chandler Ocotillo Campus.
- Trico Sun Farm: in Marana allows Trico customers to purchase solar panels in one quarter increments for $920, and receive a credit of the output, about 36 kWh, each month for 20 years, worth about $5.
- Tucson Electric Power: Has a 1.6 MW community solar farm southeast of Tucson.
Incentives and Policies:
- Federal Tax Credit: Arizona residents can benefit from the federal tax credit for solar energy systems.
- State Tax Credit: Arizona also offers a state tax credit for solar and wind energy systems.
- Net Billing: Arizona has a net billing program, which allows homeowners with solar panels to receive credits for excess energy they send back to the grid.
- Arizona Solar Center: Provides resources and information about solar energy in Arizona.
- Arizona Solar Energy Industries Association. AriSEIA, is a non-profit trade association representing the solar, storage, and electrification industry, solar-friendly businesses, and others interested in advancing complementary technologies in Arizona.
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