Arkansas Solar Guide 2026
Everything Arkansas homeowners need to know: costs, incentives, net metering policy, and what makes this state unique for solar.
Key fact about Arkansas solar
Arkansas has solid sun hours (5.0/day) and full retail net metering, but low electricity rates extend payback. Arkansas is an underserved solar market — fewer installers means shopping quotes is especially important.
Peak sun hours
5
hrs/day avg
Avg electricity rate
11.0¢
per kWh
Median install cost
$2.75/W
before incentives
Typical payback
13 yrs
8 kW system, avg usage
Typical 8 kW system in Arkansas
Annual production
14,600 kWh
Year-1 savings
$1,606
System cost (est.)
$22,000
No federal tax credit — Section 25D expired December 31, 2025.
Arkansas Net Metering Policy
Full retail net metering (APSC Rule)
Arkansas requires full retail net metering under APSC rules. Entergy Arkansas and AEP Southwestern Electric must credit exports at retail. Monthly net excess carries forward for 12 months.
Arkansas Solar Incentives
Available in addition to any utility rebates. Federal 25D credit is $0 for homeowner-owned systems from 2026.
- ✓Sales tax exemption on solar equipment
- ✓Property tax exemption
- ✓AECC and co-op rebate programs (varies)
Top Utilities in Arkansas
Interconnection timeline: 4–8 weeks
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