Solar in Salt Lake City, UT
Everything you need to know about going solar in Salt Lake City — local sun hours, electric rates, installation costs, and available programs.
5.3 hrs/day
Peak Sun Hours
11.5¢/kWh
Avg Electric Rate
$2.55/W
Solar Cost/Watt
Rocky Mountain Power
Top Utility
Sample 8 kW System
$14,280
After 30% ITC
($20,400 before)
$1,780/yr
Est. Annual Savings
15,476 kWh/yr
8.0 yrs
Est. Payback
Estimates based on local averages for an 8 kW system. Actual results depend on roof, shading, utility plan, and consumption.
Local Programs
Net MeteringAvailable
Community SolarLimited/No
Export rate is below retail; Utah transitioned from full net metering to an export credit rate.