Tempe Solar Panel Installations

It has never been easier or cheaper to take advantage of the incredible power of the sun!

With modern advancements in solar panel technology, knowledgeable and skilled contractors designing your system, and many federal and state incentives available to make solar affordable, powering your residence with a sustainable, green resource is now a simple option for everyone.

About Us

​Tempe Solar Source is a licensed solar provider in Tempe, Arizona. Our goal is to provide Tempe area property owners the means to move from non-renewable forms of energy towards the eco-friendlier alternative of solar power, through a streamlined and economical process. When you're looking to make the switch to solar for a residential, commercial, agricultural or school property, choosing to reach out to our solar experts is a great decision! Our team of solar professionals will provide you with a range of potential solar energy solutions and help you determine what will work best for you. With a variety of tax rebates and incentives available, there has never been a better time to go solar!

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Federal Solar Tax Credit!

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​Our Services

As a full service solar energy company, we provide complete solar panel installations to Tempe- ranging from the initial planning and design of your solar panel installation, all the way through implementation and maintenance. Our #1 goal is to ensure you are receiving the maximum benefit from your solar panel array so that you can offset as much of your electricity bill as possible. When looking for a solar panel system for your property that provides you with the best return-on-investment, you can rely on the experience, capability and excellent client service of the solar professionals at Tempe Solar Source.

​Solar Panels for Homes

By 2020, the United States Department of Energy is predicting that around 3.8 million residences will be generating their own power using the clean, green energy from the sun. At Tempe Solar Source, we are proud to be part of this movement! Over the last few years, the adoption of rooftop solar for homes has skyrocketed. The benefits of your own rooftop residential solar panel system are tremendous. We love to help Tempe homeowners save money while also reducing their carbon emissions, just through harnessing the power of the sun. As an added bonus, a complete solar panel installation can increase the value of your property if at some point you decide to sell.

​Solar Panels for Business

If you are a Tempe business owner and are considering commercial solar panels to help reduce your operational costs, making the choice to reach out to an experienced solar provider such as Tempe Solar Source  is a great one. Through a detailed analysis of your current energy bills and following on-site assessment, we will determine the exact size of solar array needed to maximize your return-on-investment. Solar power provides commercial property owners with a low-risk opportunity to reduce operating expenses and stabilize rising energy expenditures, giving your business the opportunity to grow into the future.

​Solar Panels for Schools

Thousands of schools and colleges across the United States are going solar, as educational institutions realize they stand to reap huge savings via reduction in energy costs. Using a licensed solar energy company, such as Tempe Solar Source, to Install a solar panel system on your school property will not only ensure that that the school system is enjoying the cost benefits from green energy, but you'll also be setting a positive example for your community and students. When turning to Tempe Solar Source for your solar school installation, you can count on a service that will deliver an optimum solar blueprint that will provide the highest cost-benefit, while maintaining the overall aesthetic necessary for a presentable school property.

​Solar Panels for Agriculture

Farmers have to deal with a whole host of problems - weather, labor costs, and market fluctuations to name just a few. That is why solar panel installations have become more attractive in recent years within the agricultural sector. Tempe farmers can capture serious ROI when investing in solar, drastically reducing electricity bills and helping to stabilize rising energy costs. Whether you're a grower, nursery, vineyard, or any of other type of agricultural business, an experienced solar provider such as Tempe Solar Source will help you make the most of your solar panel installation, so you can focus your energy and efforts on your business.

How much do solar panel installations cost?

Understandably, one of the most common questions our clients have when reaching out to our solar experts is the overall cost of a solar panel installation. With a wide range of rebates and incentives available today, our goal is to help make solar affordable for everyone. We understand that making the choice to switch to renewable energy is one that comes with an investment and we ensure that you are fully informed before making your decision. It's important to us that each of our Tempe clients moves into the world of solar power in confidence and excitement! Contact us today for a free solar estimate (no site visit needed).

​Choosing
​Renewable Solar Energy

Whether you’re looking for a home solar system, commercial solar panels, installation services or repair, Tempe Solar Source is here to ensure that when you make the choice to switch to renewable energy, you have experienced professionals in your corner at every step. We take great pride in the services that we bring to the Tempe area and stand behind each and every one of our solar panel installations. When you need a service you can count on, choosing Tempe Solar Source will surpass your expectations!

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Our Process

We provide custom solar panel system design and installation, in five easy steps.

With years of experience comes simplicity. Over the years, Tempe Solar Source has developed a straightforward and streamlined process to help you access solar cost-effectively and without any fuss. In five simple steps, you will soon be enjoying your own solar panel installation and turning sunlight into savings!

1) Contact us at 480-418-2822 to speak with one of our solar experts. Our initial conversation with you will help us understand your needs and system size requirements.

2) Following our conversation we will provide you with a free, no obligation solar quote. We will automatically apply all available tax incentives and rebates so you can take advantage of all possible cost-saving options. No site visit is needed for an estimate!

3) When you accept the proposal, we will then schedule an on-site evaluation so we can determine the “solar-readiness” of your property, such as roof condition and size, existing electrical system, shading factors, and more.

4) The big day: installation! Our licensed contractors will have already filed all of the required permits and paperwork with the city of Tempe and purchased the equipment needed for your solar panel system. The actual installation time will vary depending on the system size, ranging from a few hours to a couple of days.

5) Connect and save! Following a short inspection by the city of Tempe to document compliance with local regulations, we will connect your system and you can start saving from day one.

Solar Installation Design Considerations

The process of solar panel design and installation may seem like a mystery. For this reason, we want to outline for you a few considerations Tempe Solar Source will take into account when designing your system. The main two factors for a rooftop installation are these: how much roof space you have for solar panels and how much electricity you use. Additional variables include roof size, roof condition, roof age, roof tilt and direction, and shading factors. When it comes to roof space, we consider that a typical solar panel is a rectangle about 15 square feet in area. And it’s not placed directly on the roof- the solar panels need to be fixed to the roof with a mounting system, which will add on a small amount of area. ​

Therefore a basic roof measurement is key to properly sizing your system. In terms of blueprint, ideally, the solar panels will all be adjacent to each other, as opposed to installing them in disconnected spaces. Sometimes, this is unavoidable due to obstructions such as chimneys, vents or other objects. Based on the blueprint of your roof in combination with your energy savings goals, we will recommend a solar panel system layout as well as options for the solar panel systems themselves. If you are limited on space, you may consider higher efficiency solar panels so that you can offset as much of your electricity as possible.

The amount of electricity you use annually will be determined based on your energy bills. We are specifically looking for the amount of electricity used within the last year in kilowatt hours (kWh) (a kilowatt hour = 1,000 watts of power used in one hour). Your utility should provide this information on your bill. According to the United States Energy Information Administration (USEIA), the average annual electricity consumption for a residential home was 10,400 kWh (average 867 kWh/month), but we will get the exact number for your household or property. ​

​The amount of energy your solar panels will ultimately produce, and therefore the overall size of the system required, will depend on the sunlight exposure your panels will receive. This is why we need both key pieces of information- your current energy consumption as well as location, and available space and layout of your roof. With this information, Tempe Solar Source can easily determine the proper size for your system to offset 100% of your electricity costs.

The type of solar panel mounting system must also be considered. The panels are not set directly on top of your roof- they are affixed to a racking system, of which there are many kinds available depending on your roof type. For example, if you have an asphalt or traditional composite rooftop, a penetrating solar mounting system would be used, where the contractor will actually drill holes into your roof and secure the racks in place. If you have a more exotic roof type such as clay tiles, there are mounting systems available that don’t require any drilling. Part of our site visit will be to determine the best type of solar panel mounting system for your building.

Part of our analysis is also to determine shading factors on your property. While solar panel systems can run efficiently in cloudy weather, if they are completely blocked all day by trees or buildings, the efficiency will decrease drastically. For this reason, solar panels should not be placed on completely shaded areas of your roof. Instead, we will target well-lit areas and if it’s unavoidable, we will install panels on partially shaded areas (meaning, not shaded 100% of the day).

These are just a few of the design considerations that an experienced solar installer will take into account when creating the blueprint for your system. 

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Curious about the state of solar in Tempe?
Check out these facts and figures!

Arizona is home to one of the largest solar power plants in the world: the Solana Generating Station. Roughly 80 miles southwest of Tempe, this solar plant was built in 2013 and was the first US solar plant with molten salt thermal energy storage. It covers almost 2,000 acres and generates enough solar energy to power 70,000 homes.

Due to its high solar power generating capacity, Arizona has been called "the Persian Gulf of solar energy".

In 2017, Arizona was ranked as the 7th fastest growing solar state in the US. 

With a total of almost 3,500 megawatts of solar power produced, as of 2017 Arizona is the 3rd highest solar power producing state, behind California and North Carolina.

The state receives on average 299 sunny days a year- making Tempe an ideal place to go solar!

Arizona State University in Tempe is the #1 campus in the United States for solar panels. The college's solar energy systems generate half of its daytime energy usage! They built the first solar photovoltaic laboratory all the way back in 2004, which has contributed heavily to the advancement of solar power worldwide.

In Tempe, the city council is aiming to power at least 20% of its city operations from renewable energy by 2020. A large portion of that will be generated by solar energy. For example, the Kiwanis Recreation Center in South Tempe installed solar panels that produce approximately 30% of the center's energy requirements- a 372 kW system. By 2035, Tempe plans to generate an impressive of 100% renewable energy, with a large percentage of that power sourced from solar panels.

Other areas in Tempe that are powered in part by solar panels include the Johnny G. Martinez Water Treatment Plant (1.2 MW system), the South Water Treatment Plant (pictured below - 924 kW system), the East Valley Bus & Operations Center (537 kW system), the Library and History Museum (800 kW system), and the police and court buildings downtown (265 kW system).

Why wait to save?
​Join the solar movement today!

​At Tempe Solar Source, our mission is to make a difference by providing solar power through a client-focused, streamlined and affordable process.  If you're looking for more information on the services we provide, or have questions about exactly how beneficial a solar installation can be for you, don't hesitate to reach out.
We love talking about solar energy and most importantly, we love helping our clients! 

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