Does SRP offer net metering in Mesa?

Yes — SRP credits the solar you export to the grid in Mesa under Arizona's modified net metering, valued at ~70–90% of retail. That credit is what lets a well-sized system zero out most of your annual bill.

Is solar worth it in Mesa?

At 6.5 peak sun hours, a 7.1 kW system in Mesa produces about 13,476 kWh a year. With $0 federal credit, this model puts payback near 8.6 years and about $46,502 over 25 years after a $17,815 net cost, including Arizona's state incentive. It is a model, not a quote.

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MesaSolar Incentives 2026: Rebates, Tax Credits & Net Metering

Q: How much do solar panels cost in Mesa?

The 7.1 kW system that fits a typical Mesa home (about a $155/month bill) costs around $18,815 before incentives. With $0 federal credit and the 25% Arizona credit, the net cost in this model is roughly $17,815. Use the calculator on this page with your actual SRP bill.

Updated October 2026 · SRP · Arizona

Mesa homeowners installing in 2026 cannot claim the federal residential credit. What remains is the 25% Arizona state credit and SRP net metering. At 6.5 peak sun hours a day, a home with a $155/month bill (about 1,107 kWh) needs roughly a 7.1 kW system — 18 panels — and pays back in about 8.6 years.

Federal residential credit

AZ State Credit

25%

Local Utility

SRP

Net Metering

Active

Est. System Size

7.1 kW

Annual Production

13.5k kWh

Net cost ($0 federal)

$17,815

Est. Payback

8.6 yrs

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Solar Incentives Available in Mesa

The federal residential credit does not apply to a Mesa system installed in 2026. Arizona still lists a 25% state income tax credit (up to $1,000). SRP sets the local rules for crediting the solar power you export.

SRP uses a demand-rate plan for solar customers in Mesa, which often makes pairing a battery with panels worthwhile.

How Much Solar Mesa Homes Produce

Mesa gets 6.5 peak sun hours a day, so each 1 kW of panels produces about 1,898 kWh per year here. A 7.1 kW system — the size that fits a typical $155/month SRP bill — generates roughly 13,476 kWh annually, worth about $1,887 in avoided electricity in year one and more as rates rise.

SRP Net Metering in Mesa

SRP credits excess solar generation from Mesa homes under Arizona's modified net metering (~70–90% of retail). A right-sized system can bring net annual electricity costs close to zero. See full Arizona net metering rules →

How Much Do Solar Panels Cost in Mesa?

At Arizona's 2026 average of $2.65/watt, the 7.1 kW system most Mesa homes need runs about $18,815 before incentives. The federal residential credit is $0. The Arizona state credit in this model is $1,000. Net cost in this model is about $17,815, with payback around 8.6 years. Those figures use $0 federal credit.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mesa homeowners installing in 2026 cannot claim the federal Residential Clean Energy Credit. This dataset still lists a 25% Arizona state tax credit (up to $1,000). SRP offers net metering. SRP uses a demand-rate plan for solar customers in Mesa, which often makes pairing a battery with panels worthwhile.