Why are there not alot of solar panels in Arizona.?

Question

I have a project i need to find out why there are not alot of solar panels in Arizona.

Answer 1

Better level of education has spurred consumers to search for ways to look for more energy efficient homes.  I don't think that the trend is limited to Arizona.  Any state that has a larger than normal educated population is likely to be looking for more energy efficient ways to heat and light their homes. Check out other states use of solar panels such as Oklahoma.

Answer 2

Because there are cheaper alternatives, like coal generated electricity, natural gass, etc.

Answer 3

Lio, as a former Arizona resident who wondered the same thing, I have a theory.

Much of the state's population moves there on retirement, much like Florida. The older residents have savings but are reluctant to spend them needlessly, because the can't know how long they'll need to rely on them. The young population tends to be middle class, able to live well enough but with a fairly substantial debt load (mortgage, credit cards, student loans), without the extra hundreds needed for installation.

It amused and saddened me to learn that there's more solar heating per capita in New York than Arizona.

Answer 4

Another reason is that there are a lot of homes in Arizona that are designed, and very well, to use passive solar energy and the people have chosen, for whatever reason, to not go totally solar.