Arizona vs Texas - Solar Energy Comparison
AZ
Arizona
Observed Records
293,541
Reported Capacity
7,216 MW
Avg Cost
$4.47/W
System Size
24.6 kW
TX
Texas
Observed Records
204,286
Reported Capacity
2,252 MW
Avg Cost
$3.92/W
System Size
11.0 kW
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Arizona | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Observed Installation Records | 293,541 | 204,286 |
| Reported Capacity (MW) | 7,216 | 2,252 |
| Avg Cost ($/W) | $4.47 | $3.92 |
| Median Cost ($/W) | $4.07 | $3.87 |
| Avg System Size (kW) | 24.6 | 11.0 |
| Residential % | 99% | 27% |
Arizona - Cost Trend ($/W)
Arizona Cost per Watt
Texas - Cost Trend ($/W)
Texas Cost per Watt
What the Dataset Shows
- Arizona has more observed records in the source dataset (293,541 vs 204,286)
- Texas has lower average cost ($3.92/W vs $4.47/W)
- Arizona has more total capacity (7,216 MW vs 2,252 MW)
Record counts and reported capacity reflect coverage in the LBNL release, not an overall ranking of state solar quality. A homeowner decision also depends on roof orientation, current utility tariffs, financing and local programs.
Primary dataset: LBNL Tracking the Sun 2024 release. Values are aggregates of observed records, not complete statewide totals.