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Utah solar estimate

Solar Panel Cost in Utah (2026)

Installed solar in Utah runs about $2.55 per watt — roughly 1% below the national average of $2.58/W. With the federal residential tax credit (25D) gone as of 2026, payback here rests on a $0.13/kWh power price and 5.3 daily peak sun hours.

Worked example: a typical $150/month home in Utah

A $150/month electric bill in Utah works out to about 13,846 kWh a year. Sizing a cash-purchase system to cover 100% of that:

System size
9.2 kW
Panels
23
Annual offset
103%
Gross cost
$25,960
Federal credit (25D)
$0
Expired 12/31/2025 — $0
State incentive
$0
Net cost
$25,960
Payback
15.9 yr
25-year savings
$21,170

Last updated June 30, 2026

Utah solar numbers

Installed price
$2.55 / watt
Electricity price
$0.13 / kWh
Peak sun hours
5.3 hrs/day
State incentive
0%
Net-metering value
70% of retail

Local context: Rocky Mountain Power's export credit is well below retail, trimming Utah's otherwise great sun.

Utah credits exported power at about 70% of the retail rate (NEM 3.0-style), so a battery to store and self-use your generation usually improves the return here.

Estimate your own Utah system

Adjust the bill, ownership, and battery options below — it's pre-set to Utah's pricing and sun hours.

Tell us about your home

Average monthly electric bill$210
Estimated system cost
$30,572$39,708
12.8 kW32 panels
Low $31kMost likely ~$35,140High $40k
Federal tax credit
— expired Dec 2025, we won't pretend otherwise
$0
State & utility incentives
$0
Est. annual savings
$1,803
Payback period
~15.6 yr
Net cost
$31k–$40k
25-year net savings
+$30,432
iA ballpark estimate for planning — not a final quote.
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