Solar Panels in Salt Lake City, UT
Salt Lake City gets 5.3 peak sun hours/day with electricity at $0.115/kWh. Calculate panels needed, cost after 30% ITC, and payback period.
Sun Hours
5.3/day
Rate
$0.115/kWh
Cost/Watt
$2.75
Net Metering
Export credit rate
☀️ Salt Lake City Solar Calculator
8,000 kWh
Panels
158
System Size
63.2 kW
Annual kWh
97,808
Net Cost
$121,660
Savings/yr
$11,248
Payback
10.8 yrs
25-Yr Savings
$159,540
System Sizes in Salt Lake City
| Monthly kWh | Panels | kW | Net Cost | Savings/yr | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 | 10 | 4.0 | $7,700 | $712 | 10.8 yrs |
| 750 | 15 | 6.0 | $11,550 | $1,068 | 10.8 yrs |
| 1,000 | 20 | 8.0 | $15,400 | $1,424 | 10.8 yrs |
| 1,500 | 30 | 12.0 | $23,100 | $2,136 | 10.8 yrs |
| 2,000 | 40 | 16.0 | $30,800 | $2,848 | 10.8 yrs |
| 2,500 | 50 | 20.0 | $38,500 | $3,559 | 10.8 yrs |
Solar Guide for Salt Lake City (2026)
Salt Lake City at latitude 40.76°N receives 5.3 peak sun hours/day. At $0.115/kWh, solar offers solid long-term savings.
Incentives: Federal ITC.
NEC Solar Requirements
All installations must comply with NEC Article 690: rapid shutdown (690.12), conductor sizing at 125% (690.8), and proper grounding per NEC 250. Use our Solar Wire Size Calculator for conductor sizing.
Disclaimer: Estimates only. Consult a licensed solar installer. NEC Article 690 compliance required.
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