Utah’s Wasatch Front averages 5.5–6.5 peak sun hours per day — top 10 in the U.S. At 4,200 feet elevation, reduced atmospheric filtering increases irradiance compared to sea level. A 7 kW south-facing system in Sandy produces approximately 9,500–10,500 kWh/year — enough to offset 80–100% of typical household consumption. System cost before ITC: $2.80–$3.50/watt installed ($19,600–$24,500 for 7 kW). After 30% federal ITC (available through 2032): $13,720–$17,150 net cost. Annual utility bill savings: $1,400–$1,800. Simple payback: 8–12 years. System life: 25–30 years with minimal maintenance. ROI over system life: strongly positive. The solar case in Utah is one of the strongest in the country — the resource is exceptional, the incentive is significant, and the utility’s net metering program credits full retail rate for excess generation.