Where South West Electric Ranks
Position among installers of home solar in each city, by installations in the most recent three years of records, and how South West Electric compares with the local market there.
Its strongest market is Yuma, where it accounts for 4% of the home systems with a known installer.
| City | Rank | Installations | Local share | Price vs. local median | Leased (city average) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuma, Arizona | #4 | 123 | 4% | 5% higher | 1% (24%) |
| Gilbert, Arizona | #9 | 52 | 2% | about the same | 0% (5%) |
| Glendale, Arizona | #10 | 56 | 2% | about the same | 11% (14%) |
| Surprise, Arizona | #10 | 49 | 1% | 8% higher | 29% (28%) |
What South West Electric Installs
- Typical system size
- 8.8 kW
- Leased or on a PPA
- 9%
- Installed with a battery
- 3%
Mostly sells systems the homeowner owns, paid in cash or with a loan.
Panel brands
- Hyundai Energy Solutions (30%)
- Vietnam Sunergy Joint Stock Company (23%)
- SEG Solar (18%)
Inverter brands
- SolarEdge (95%)
- Enphase Energy (4%)
- Enphase Energy (<1%)
South West Electric Prices Compared With the State
Median price per watt of systems the homeowner bought outright, before incentives.
| State | South West Electric | State median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona (2022–2024) | $4.29/W | $4.16/W | 3% higher |
Home Installations per Year
Records for the most recent year can be incomplete while utilities finish reporting.
Where South West Electric Installs Most
| City | Installations (2022–2024) |
|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZ | 231 |
| Yuma, AZ | 123 |
| Glendale, AZ | 56 |
| Gilbert, AZ | 52 |
| Mesa, AZ | 50 |
| Surprise, AZ | 49 |
| Chandler, AZ | 47 |
| Queen Creek, AZ | 40 |
| Peoria, AZ | 37 |
| Scottsdale, AZ | 34 |
| Buckeye, AZ | 32 |
| Litchfield Park, AZ | 23 |
| Avondale, AZ | 20 |
| Winslow, AZ | 19 |
| Goodyear, AZ | 18 |
Specialist Rankings
Where South West Electric ranks among the companies that install the most systems with a battery or with a given inverter brand.
- SolarEdge Installers in Phoenix, AZ: #3 (223 systems)
- SolarEdge Installers in Surprise, AZ: #4 (47 systems)
- SolarEdge Installers in Mesa, AZ: #5 (47 systems)
Other Top Installers in Yuma
The companies ranked next to South West Electric in Yuma, by home installations in 2022–2024.
| Company | Installations | Median price | Leased / PPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunsolar Solutions | 375 | — | 21% |
| Our World Energy | 302 | — | 22% |
| Inty Solar | 157 | $4.74/W | 57% |
| Yuma Solar | 106 | $3.16/W | 1% |
| Solar Gain | 100 | $7.39/W | 0% |
| Capital Energy | 53 | $3.72/W | 21% |
South West Electric: Common Questions
Is South West Electric still in business?
South West Electric was still installing home solar in 2025, the latest year in the public records we use, and it is not on our list of installers that closed or went bankrupt. Records lag a year or two, so confirm before you sign: recent Google reviews show whether it is still answering customers.
Does South West Electric lease solar panels or sell them?
9% of its home systems in 2022–2024 were leased or on a power purchase agreement, and 91% were bought by the homeowner. Mostly sells systems the homeowner owns, paid in cash or with a loan.
What solar panels and inverters does South West Electric install?
Panels: Hyundai Energy Solutions (30%), Vietnam Sunergy Joint Stock Company (23%) and SEG Solar (18%). Inverters: SolarEdge (95%), Enphase Energy (4%) and Enphase Energy (<1%). Shares of its home systems in 2022–2024 with a known brand.
How much does South West Electric charge for solar?
In Arizona (2022–2024), homeowners who bought a system from South West Electric paid a median of $4.29/W before incentives — 3% higher than the state median of $4.16/W. For its typical 8.8 kW system, that is about $37,500. By city: 5% higher than the Yuma median; about the same as the Gilbert median; about the same as the Glendale median.
Does South West Electric install solar batteries?
3% of its home systems in 2022–2024 included a battery.
Where does South West Electric install solar?
Most of its recent work is in Phoenix (231), Yuma (123), Glendale (56), Gilbert (52) and Mesa (50). It is ranked in 4 cities in Arizona.
Before You Sign With South West Electric
- License: ask for the contractor license number and check it with your state's licensing board.
- Reviews and contact details: see South West Electric on Google Maps, where recent reviews tell you more than any ranking.
- Quotes: get at least three, and compare price per watt, equipment brands and the workmanship warranty — not just the monthly payment.
Compare South West Electric with other installers
The Yuma ranking puts South West Electric next to the other companies that install the most there, with each one's price and leasing share.
Top solar installers in Yuma →Where These Numbers Come From
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.