Between 2022 and 2024, 619 home solar systems were installed in Cottonwood by 49 different companies. Our World Energy installed the most (134, or 22% of the local market), followed by Solarone Southwest Energy (63) and Elevation Solar (39). 20% of the systems were leased or financed through a power purchase agreement; the rest were bought outright. Every company in the ranking was still installing in 2024; installers that have since closed are left out.
Top 10 Solar Companies in Cottonwood by Home Installations
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- Most installations
- (623) 850-5700
- ourworldenergy.com
- 2501 W Phelps Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85023
- Typical system
- 8.4 kW
- Leased / PPA
- 41%
- With battery
- 5%
Our World Energy sells both: 41% of its systems here were leased or on a PPA, the rest bought outright. It most often installs Enphase microinverters. A typical system is 8.4 kW, about 21 panels, and it has installed in Cottonwood since 2020. It is also among the top installers in 15 other cities we rank, including Phoenix and Surprise.
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Solarone Southwest Energy
- Mostly sells systems you own
- (928) 634-2206
- solaronesw.com
- 887 S Main St, Cottonwood, AZ 86326
- Typical system
- 7.6 kW
- Median price (owned)
- $2.75/W
- Leased / PPA
- 0%
- With battery
- 2%
Solarone Southwest Energy mostly sells systems the homeowner owns, paid in cash or with a loan. It most often installs Enphase microinverters. Its median price for an owned system, $2.75/W, is 21% below the Cottonwood median of $3.46/W. A typical system is 7.6 kW, about 19 panels, and it has installed in Cottonwood since 2009.
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- Mostly sells systems you own
- (480) 680-5600
- poweredbyelevation.com
- 596 E Germann Rd #101, Gilbert, AZ 85297
- Typical system
- 6.8 kW
- Median price (owned)
- $4.21/W
- Leased / PPA
- 0%
Elevation Solar mostly sells systems the homeowner owns, paid in cash or with a loan. It most often installs SolarEdge inverters with power optimizers. Its median price for an owned system, $4.21/W, is 22% above the Cottonwood median of $3.46/W. A typical system is 6.8 kW, about 17 panels, and it has installed in Cottonwood since 2015. It is also among the top installers in 9 other cities we rank, including Phoenix and Surprise.
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- (833) 324-5886
- sunrun.com
- 4219 E Broadway Rd #102, Phoenix, AZ 85040
- Typical system
- 8.0 kW
- Median price (owned)
- $3.59/W
- Leased / PPA
- 34%
- With battery
- 9%
Sunrun sells both: 34% of its systems here were leased or on a PPA, the rest bought outright. It most often installs Enphase microinverters. 9% of its systems here include a home battery. Its median price for an owned system, $3.59/W, is close to the Cottonwood median. A typical system is 8.0 kW, about 20 panels, and it has installed in Cottonwood since 2009. It is also among the top installers in 107 other cities we rank, including Glendale and Scottsdale.
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Serves Cottonwood, AZ · no office address listed
- Mostly sells systems you own
- Lowest median price in this list
- Typical system
- 6.5 kW
- Median price (owned)
- $2.00/W
- Leased / PPA
- 3%
RDX Power mostly sells systems the homeowner owns, paid in cash or with a loan. It most often installs Enphase microinverters. Its median price for an owned system, $2.00/W, is 42% below the Cottonwood median of $3.46/W. A typical system is 6.5 kW, about 16 panels, and it has installed in Cottonwood since 2023. It is also among the top installers in Flagstaff.
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Serves Cottonwood, AZ · no office address listed
- Mostly sells systems you own
- Typical system
- 8.5 kW
- Median price (owned)
- $4.15/W
- Leased / PPA
- 0%
Better Earth mostly sells systems the homeowner owns, paid in cash or with a loan. It most often installs SolarEdge inverters with power optimizers. Its median price for an owned system, $4.15/W, is 20% above the Cottonwood median of $3.46/W. A typical system is 8.5 kW, about 21 panels, and it has installed in Cottonwood since 2021. It is also among the top installers in 44 other cities we rank, including Flagstaff and Fremont, CA.
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Verde Solar Power
- Mostly sells systems you own
- (928) 284-0884
- verdesolarpower.com
- 2825 AZ-89A, Cottonwood, AZ 86326
- Typical system
- 9.6 kW
- Median price (owned)
- $2.23/W
- Leased / PPA
- 0%
- With battery
- 10%
Verde Solar Power mostly sells systems the homeowner owns, paid in cash or with a loan. It most often installs SMA America inverters. 10% of its systems here include a home battery. Its median price for an owned system, $2.23/W, is 36% below the Cottonwood median of $3.46/W. A typical system is 9.6 kW, about 24 panels, and it has installed in Cottonwood since 2010.
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Serves Cottonwood, AZ · no office address listed
- Mostly leases & PPAs
- Typical system
- 9.7 kW
- Leased / PPA
- 80%
Havasu Solar mostly sells leases and power purchase agreements: 80% of its systems here were leased or on a PPA, so the homeowner pays monthly and doesn't own the panels. It most often installs SolarEdge inverters with power optimizers. A typical system is 9.7 kW, about 24 panels, and it has installed in Cottonwood since 2008.
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- (480) 676-1433
- fusionpowerco.com
- 6150 W Chandler Blvd #17, Chandler, AZ 85226
- Typical system
- 8.2 kW
- Leased / PPA
- 28%
- With battery
- 6%
Fusion Power sells both: 28% of its systems here were leased or on a PPA, the rest bought outright. Its most common setup here pairs Bluesun Solar panels with Enphase microinverters. 6% of its systems here include a home battery. A typical system is 8.2 kW, about 21 panels, and it has installed in Cottonwood since 2020. It is also among the top installers in 11 other cities we rank, including Mesa and Gilbert.
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Serves Cottonwood, AZ · no office address listed
- Mostly sells systems you own
- Typical system
- 6.8 kW
- Leased / PPA
- 7%
- With battery
- 7%
Capital Energy mostly sells systems the homeowner owns, paid in cash or with a loan. It most often installs Enphase microinverters. 7% of its systems here include a home battery. A typical system is 6.8 kW, about 17 panels, and it has installed in Cottonwood since 2022. It is also among the top installers in 5 other cities we rank, including Gilbert and Mesa.
Comparing quotes in Cottonwood?
Divide each quote's total, before incentives, by the system size in watts. Homeowners in Cottonwood who bought their system paid a median of $3.46/W in 2022–2024. Reject any 2026 quote that subtracts a 30% federal tax credit from a purchase: that credit ended in 2025.
How to check a solar quote →Home Solar in Cottonwood by the Numbers
Based on 619 residential systems installed in Cottonwood between 2022 and 2024, as reported to utilities and state agencies.
Most-installed panel brands
- Tesla
- Vietnam Sunergy Joint Stock Company
- Bluesun Solar
Most-installed inverter brands
- Enphase Energy
- SolarEdge
- Enphase Energy
How these brands compare nationwide: share, price and leasing →
Home installations per year
Median price of owned systems by year: 2020: $3.41/W · 2021: $3.25/W · 2022: $3.64/W · 2023: $3.46/W · 2024: $2.74/W.
Solar Panel Repair in Cottonwood
When a system stops producing, the best first call is an established local company. The companies ranked above installed systems in Cottonwood through 2024, so they know the equipment on local roofs. Many will service a system they didn't install, but not all — ask before you book, and expect a diagnostic fee.
40% of the home systems installed here in 2022–2024 use Enphase Energy inverters, followed by SolarEdge (34%). Enphase systems use a microinverter under each panel, so one failure usually knocks out a single panel and the monitoring app shows which one. Systems with a central (string) inverter — SolarEdge and others — stop producing entirely when that inverter fails; a dark screen or an error code on the unit on your wall is the usual sign.
Checks to do before you call anyone: solar troubleshooting guide. Storm damage, a roof leak or a burning smell: what to do first.
Installers That Closed or Went Bankrupt in Cottonwood
At least 198 home solar systems in Cottonwood were installed by companies that have since closed, liquidated or filed for bankruptcy. They are left out of the ranking above. If one of them installed your system, its workmanship warranty is likely gone — but panel and inverter warranties come from the manufacturer and usually survive the installer.
- Freedom Forever99 systems in Cottonwood
Filed for Chapter 11 in April 2026; converted to Chapter 7 liquidation in August 2026. Source: pv magazine USA
- Titan Solar99 systems in Cottonwood
Ceased operations and filed for Chapter 7 in June 2024. Source: PV Tech
- Connolly Electric Mechanical59 systems in Cottonwood
No installations recorded anywhere in Arizona after 2021 (records run through 2024). That does not by itself mean the company closed — check before relying on it for service.
- Solarworks37 systems in Cottonwood
No installations recorded anywhere in Arizona after 2014 (records run through 2024). That does not by itself mean the company closed — check before relying on it for service.
- MFC Electrical Contracting35 systems in Cottonwood
No installations recorded anywhere in Arizona after 2012 (records run through 2024). That does not by itself mean the company closed — check before relying on it for service.
See the full list of solar companies that went out of business and what still works if yours is one of them.
Solar in Cottonwood: Common Questions
Who installs the most solar panels in Cottonwood?
In the most recent three years of records (2022–2024), Our World Energy installed 134 home systems in Cottonwood, more than any other company. Solarone Southwest Energy (63) and Elevation Solar (39) came next. Volume shows local experience, not workmanship, so compare quotes and reviews before choosing.
How much does a solar system cost in Cottonwood?
Homeowners who bought their system outright paid a median of $3.46/W before incentives, and the typical system was 8.0 kW — about $27,500 in total. Prices vary by installer: in the ranking above, the median ranges from $2.00/W to $4.21/W.
Do most people in Cottonwood buy or lease their panels?
80% bought their system and 20% leased it or signed a power purchase agreement (PPA). With a lease or PPA you pay little upfront, but you don't own the panels and the savings are smaller over the contract. Some installers sell almost only one way — check the "Leased / PPA" figure for each company in the ranking.
Who repairs solar panels in Cottonwood?
Start with the companies in the ranking above: Our World Energy, Solarone Southwest Energy and Elevation Solar did the most work here, and an installer that knows the equipment on local roofs can usually diagnose a fault faster. If your system was leased or is on a PPA, call the company you pay each month first — maintenance is normally its job.
Can I still get the federal solar tax credit in 2026?
Not as a homeowner buying the system: the 30% residential credit (Section 25D) ended on December 31, 2025. Be wary of any quote that still subtracts it from the price. See our 2026 solar tax credit guide for what's left.
What if my solar installer went out of business?
Your panels and inverters are still covered by their manufacturers' warranties; what you lose is the installer's workmanship and roof-leak warranty. If the system is leased or on a PPA, the company you pay each month is usually responsible for repairs, and any active company in the ranking can take over service. See the installers that closed in Cottonwood and what still works when an installer closes.
What do homeowners in Cottonwood pay for electricity?
Residential customers in Arizona pay an average of 15.18¢ per kWh, 13% below the national average. The higher the rate, the faster solar pays for itself. Source: EIA, Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A.
No company pays to be listed or to rank higher, and any ad on this site is labeled. Before you sign, confirm the contractor license, insurance and recent reviews, and get at least three quotes. If a company in Cottonwood has closed, moved or changed its phone number, tell us and we'll check it.
How This Ranking Works
Companies are ranked by the home solar systems they installed here in 2022–2024, from utility and state records; each needs at least 10 local installations and must still have been installing in 2024. Closed or bankrupt companies are removed and listed separately. The count shows local experience, not workmanship or service.
Source: Tracking the Sun, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (2026 edition), licensed CC BY 4.0. In New York and New Jersey, recent years come from the state programs' own records (NYSERDA and New Jersey's Clean Energy Program). Company names were standardized and closures checked against news reports by Solar Power Fix. More about our methodology.
Solar system not producing in Cottonwood?
The checks to do before you call anyone: the inverter screen, the breakers, the monitoring app and what each error code means.