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Arizona homeowners weigh whether solar plus batteries pay off

Original: Arizona homeowners ask if solar is worth it, and owners say batteries are where the math changes

Homeowners in Arizona are questioning whether rooftop solar is worth the cost, and existing solar owners argue the economics improve significantly when a battery is added. They say batteries let households store cheap daytime solar power for evening peak-rate hours, when utility prices in Arizona are highest, which is what makes the investment math finally work. The debate reflects wider scrutiny of solar payback periods as electricity rates rise.

Why now: Rising Arizona electricity rates are pushing homeowners to re-evaluate whether solar, especially with battery storage, is financially worthwhile.

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