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Your solar report for Ash Fork, AZ

With 6.34 peak sun hours daily, Ash Fork is in the top tier for solar production. But not every roof qualifies for maximum savings. Your area receives an average of 6.34 peak sun hours per day.

Solar Authority Score™
75 Good

Nearby Areas

Seligman 86337 Williams 86046 Paulden 86334 Parks 86018 Prescott 86305 Chino Valley 86323
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Solar Coverage Map: Ash Fork, AZ

6 nearby locations
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Potential Annual Value

$1,322 /yr
High ROI Expected
Investment Grade: A+

Verified Solar Potential

Production
8,930 kWh per year (Est.)

Payback Period

9.5 Years

Time until system pays for itself

25-Year Lifetime Savings

$20,539

Estimated net profit after system costs

Fed. Tax Credit (30%)

$5,358
Money back in pocket

Available Incentives & Rebates

Residents of Ash Fork may qualify for 5 active programs.

Federal Programs (Apply to Everyone)

Warning: 2026 Cliff
Inflation Reduction Act (Sec. 48E)
Benefit Value Pass-through Savings

If you lease your system (PPA), the solar company claims this credit and passes savings to you. Valid through 2032.

Warning: 2026 Cliff
Federal Residential Clean Energy Credit (ITC)
Benefit Value 30% (Expiring 2025)

30% Tax Credit for systems installed by Dec 31, 2025. CRITICAL: For 2026, this credit is set to expire for homeowner-owned systems unless extended. Leases (Third-Party) still qualify under Sec. 48E.

AZ State Incentives

5.6% Savings
Solar Equipment Sales Tax Exemption

100% exemption on sales tax for the solar device.

$1,000 Credit
Residential Solar Energy Credit

25% of the cost of the solar system, capped at $1,000.

100% Exemption
Energy Equipment Property Tax Exemption

100% of the added value of the solar system is exempt from property tax.

Efficiency

Code: 86320
EXCELLENT Score

6.34 Peak Sun Hours / day

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Peak Sun Hours Comparison

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Bar chart comparing Ash Fork's 6.34 peak sun hours to the national average of 4.5 hours Ash Fork National Avg State Avg 6.34 hrs 4.50 hrs 6.49 hrs 0h 2h 4h 6h

Ash Fork receives 41% more peak sunlight than the U.S. average, indicating excellent solar production potential.

Solar Physics Simulator

Sun path trajectory for Ash Fork

-3.7° Max Elevation
Sun path diagram showing summer vs winter trajectory in Ash Fork East South West Summer (June) -3.7° Altitude Winter (Dec) -30.9° Altitude

In Ash Fork, the sun is 27.2° lower in the sky during winter.
💡 Tip: Panels positioned at a 31.8° tilt will capture maximum energy year-round.

Why Solar in Ash Fork?

Homeowners in Ash Fork are positioned to benefit from 6.34 peak sun hours of daily sunlight. This translates to approximately $1,322 in annual electricity savings. With 5.7+ peak sun hours, Arizona is built for solar. High-efficiency panels are designed for desert conditions

True Cost Calculator

Average System Cost $17,860
🇺🇸 Federal Tax Credit (30%)
- $5,358
🏛️ AZ Rebate
- $1,000
Your Net Cost
$11,502
Financial Showdown

If you had $25k... Stock Market vs. Solar

Comparing a 20-year investment in the S&P 500 versus purchasing a solar system in Ash Fork.

S&P 500 (Historical 7%) $60,981 Net Profit
Taxable
Solar Energy System $34,013 Tax-Free Gain
Winner 👑
Savings: $35,513 + Property Value: $16,000

Solar Outperforms by -44%

Unlike stock market gains which are taxed at ~15-20%, the money you save on electricity is 100% tax-free. Plus, solar increases your home's resale value immediately.

Ash Fork has a healthy solar market with ~8 active installers. Balance reputation and pricing in your decision.