Solar panel cost in Saint George, UT (2026)
A typical Saint George home needs about a 5.9 kW system (~15 panels), costing roughly $16,225 upfront. The 30% federal credit ended for purchases on Dec 31, 2025 (a lease/PPA can still pass it through). At 5.41 peak sun hours and Utah's 11.6¢/kWh rate, it pays back in about 17.4 years and saves an estimated $15,559 over 25 years.
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| Annual electricity use | 9,310 kWh |
| Annual solar production | 9,320 kWh |
| Gross system cost | $16,225 |
| Federal tax credit (purchase) | Ended Dec 2025 |
| State / local incentives | — |
| 30% via lease/PPA instead | ~$4,868 value |
| CO₂ avoided per year | 3.3 tons (~54 trees) |
Estimates only — not a quote or financial advice. See our methodology.
What makes Saint George different
Saint George (population ~72,897) gets 5.41 peak sun hours per day — that's right around the Utah average of 5.4. More local sunlight means each panel produces a bit more energy, improving payback. Electricity rates, net metering, and incentives are set at the Utah level: residents pay about 11.6¢/kWh, and export credit at reduced rate (~6¢/kwh).
| City peak sun hours | 5.41 hrs/day |
| Recommended system size | 5.9 kW (~15 panels) |
| Installed price per watt | $3/W |
| Gross system cost | $16,225 |
| Federal tax credit (purchase) | Ended Dec 31, 2025 |
| State / local incentives | — |
| Net cash cost | $16,225 |
| 30% credit via lease/PPA | ~$4,868 value |
| Annual energy produced | 9,320 kWh |
| Estimated year-1 savings | $935 |
| Payback period | 17.4 years |
| 25-year net savings | $15,559 |
| CO₂ avoided per year | 3.3 tons (~54 trees) |
Compare with the Utah state average (5.9 kW, $16,225 net, 17.4-yr payback). Modeled estimates, June 2026 — not a quote. See methodology.
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