Optimal and ever-growing talent pool
Pro-business, low-cost operating environment
One of the most aggressive renewable incentives in the nation

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State and citizens committed to fostering industry growth

Local Demand

The demand for renewable energy, particularly solar, is growing and Arizona is committed to fostering that growth. The state has a strong Renewables Portfolio Standard for its public utilities (15 percent by 2025). It also has the most aggressive distributed generation requirements (30 percent carve out). In addition, the Arizona Corporation Commission is actively developing a plan to build a robust transmission system designed to import and export renewable energy in Arizona. The state’s close proximity to California and Mexico enables broad distribution capabilities.

Quick Facts

Arizona is the future home of the world’s largest utility-scale concentrated solar plant to be constructed in Gila Bend

More than 1 million new homes are expected to be built in Maricopa County by 2030

Phoenix/Tucson is the only megapolitan with the greatest potential for growth. Population is estimated to reach 9.3 million by 2040

Greater Phoenix is home to the Solar Alliance, which works with state administrators, legislators and utilities to establish cost-effective solar policies and programs

Arizona’s technical potential for concentrating solar power is nearly 2.5 TW