Solar Energy Data for Utah
Detailed solar irradiance and production data for 2 cities in Utah. The state averages 4.62 kWh/m²/day GHI — Average solar resources.
Utah near the national average for solar energy production. Solar installations are economically viable across most of Utah, particularly where electricity rates are above the national average.
Utah Overview
- Cities with data
- 2
- Avg. GHI
- 4.62 kWh/m²/day
- Solar Rating
- Average
- Best City
- Salt Lake City (4.71 kWh/m²/d)
Cities in Utah — Ranked by Solar Potential
2 cities| Rank | City | GHI (kWh/m²/d) | Peak Sun Hours | 5kW Production | Est. Annual Savings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Salt Lake City (pop. 200,544) | 4.71 | 5.5 | 8,045 kWh | $829 | 12.7 yrs |
| #2 | West Valley City (pop. 140,230) | 4.54 | 5.3 | 7,680 kWh | $791 | 13.3 yrs |
Analyze any Utah location
These figures are city-level averages. For your exact address in Utah, use SolarScope's Site Studio to account for roof orientation, shading, and your utility rate.