⚠️ The federal clean-energy tax credits were rolled back in 2026 (solar/battery credits ended Dec 31, 2025; the EV-charger credit June 30, 2026). State & utility rebates are now the main savings.
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Solar Panel Cost in Arkansas

Average costs, savings, and incentives for solar installations across Arkansas.

$2.85
Avg Cost/Watt
4.8 hrs/day
Peak Sun Hours
$0.102/kWh
Electricity Rate
Avoided Cost
Net Metering

Estimated Savings for a Typical Arkansas Home

Based on a standard 8 kW home system

System Size
8 kW
Gross Cost
$22,800
State Incentive
None
Net Cost
$22,800
Annual Savings
$1,144
Payback Period
19.9 yrs
25-Year Savings
$16,266
CO₂ Offset/yr
10,316 lbs

Arkansas Solar Incentives

Federal Tax Credit (Expired Dec 31, 2025)

The 30% federal Residential Clean Energy Credit ended for purchased systems on December 31, 2025. Homeowners buying with cash or a loan in 2026 can no longer claim it. A solar lease or PPA can still pass through a federal credit through 2027 — the installer claims it and lowers your payments.

Net Metering Policy: Avoided Cost

Top utility in Arkansas: Entergy Arkansas. View full incentives detail →

Solar Costs by City in Arkansas

City Annual Savings Payback (yrs) Population Utility
Little Rock$1,06521.4202,591Entergy Arkansas
Fayetteville$1,17919.393,949Arkansas Valley Electric
Fort Smith$1,27817.887,650AEP SWEPCO
Springdale$97823.384,161Arkansas Valley Electric
Jonesboro$1,2671878,576Entergy Arkansas
Conway$1,14519.967,263Conway Corp
Rogers$98823.166,984Arkansas Valley Electric
North Little Rock$1,24518.366,075Entergy Arkansas
Bentonville$1,04321.954,164Arkansas Valley Electric
Pine Bluff$1,28517.741,474Entergy Arkansas

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Quick Facts: Arkansas

  • ⚡ Avg rate: $0.102/kWh
  • 🌞 Peak sun: 4.8 hrs/day
  • 🏭 Top utility: Entergy Arkansas
  • 📋 Net metering: Avoided Cost
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