Is plug-in solar legal in Arizona?
Bill stalled until 2027 Not yet. Arizona's 2026 bill (SB 1606 / HB 2843) didn't pass; supporters expect to try again in the 2027 session.
Without a dedicated law, a kit that sends power into your home wiring counts as a grid connection under your utility’s rules for rooftop solar. That usually means an interconnection application, and some utilities charge fees or require a licensed installer.
What you can do today:
- Ask your utility whether it has a simplified process for systems under 1,000 W. A few do.
- Use solar without touching the grid: a power station charged by portable panels is legal everywhere, including in a rental.
- Watch the bill. Arizona’s bill is SB 1606 / HB 2843. We update this page when anything changes.
What a kit would save in Arizona
| Kit size | Solar per year | Saved per year |
|---|---|---|
| 400 W | 505 kWh | $65 |
| 800 W | 1,011 kWh | $129 |
| 1,200 W | 1,516 kWh | $194 |
Panels on a south-facing balcony railing, Arizona’s average sunshine (NREL PVWatts, state average), today’s price of 15.1¢/kWh, and 85% of the output used at home. Run it for your ZIP code.
See every state’s plug-in solar status, or electricity prices and other rules in Arizona.