Solar Energy in Kansas: Facts, Statistics, Companies

Solar Energy in Kansas

Solar Rates, Incentives, Plans & Statistics

Going solar in Kansas

In Kansas, an average home needs a 8kW solar system in order cover most of their electricity needs. Given the average residential price-per-watt of $3.34 in Kansas, a 8kW system can cost around $26,720 depending on applicable rebates and other factors.

Select your county by clicking on the map and see the potential generated solar power and panel pricing. See how it compares with the US state average.

Average out-of-pocket cost for a 5 kW system The upfront amount spent to buy and install solar.
Kansas: $16,700US Average: $18,171
Average Payback Period The number of years until you break even on the solar investment.
Kansas: 12 yearsUS Average: 11 years
Average Net 20-year savings The total amount of money saved over 20 years minus the out-of-pocket cost.
Kansas: $12,001US Average: $14,760

Solar Potential in Kansas

Estimated system size and solar electricity production per median viable roof in
Kansas.

Roof size 733sq. ft.
Capacity 10.25kW DC
Electricity 12.8kkWh AC per yr.

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Compare solar panels by system size in Kansas

Get the most value out of your roof by comparing the different benefits a given system size has.

System Size 4kW
Roof Size Min. space required
286 ft²
Electricity Value Annual Production $813 a year
Est. Price
$13,360
Savings from a 4kWthis system
  • Est. yearly production 5,967 kWh
  • Est. monthly savings $68
  • Full payback in 16 years
Environmental Impacts
  • Reduces CO2 emissions by 2.72 tons a year
  • Equivalent to planting 125 trees a year
  • Equivalent to driving 6,744 mi less a year
System Size 5kW
Roof Size Min. space required
358 ft²
Electricity Value Annual Production $1,016 a year
Est. Price
$16,700
Savings from a 5kWthis system
  • Est. yearly production 7,458 kWh
  • Est. monthly savings $85
  • Full payback in 16 years
Environmental Impacts
  • Reduces CO2 emissions by 3.41 tons a year
  • Equivalent to planting 156 trees a year
  • Equivalent to driving 8,430 mi less a year
System Size 6kW
Roof Size Min. space required
429 ft²
Electricity Value Annual Production $1,219 a year
Est. Price
$20,040
Savings from a 6kWthis system
  • Est. yearly production 8,950 kWh
  • Est. monthly savings $102
  • Full payback in 16 years
Environmental Impacts
  • Reduces CO2 emissions by 4.09 tons a year
  • Equivalent to planting 188 trees a year
  • Equivalent to driving 10,116 mi less a year
System Size 7kW
Roof Size Min. space required
501 ft²
Electricity Value Annual Production $1,422 a year
Est. Price
$23,380
Savings from a 7kWthis system
  • Est. yearly production 10,442 kWh
  • Est. monthly savings $119
  • Full payback in 16 years
Environmental Impacts
  • Reduces CO2 emissions by 4.77 tons a year
  • Equivalent to planting 219 trees a year
  • Equivalent to driving 11,802 mi less a year
System Size 8kW
Roof Size Min. space required
572 ft²
Electricity Value Annual Production $1,625 a year
Est. Price
$26,720
Savings from a 8kWthis system
  • Est. yearly production 11,933 kWh
  • Est. monthly savings $120
  • Full payback in 19 years
Environmental Impacts
  • Reduces CO2 emissions by 4.83 tons a year
  • Equivalent to planting 222 trees a year
  • Equivalent to driving 11,951 mi less a year

Kansas solar incentives, tax credit, and rebates

Kansas has 3 rebates and tax credits that you may be eligable for. Visit the official links for more details to see if you apply.

Solar incentives in KS

Net Metering

Value:Varies

An act of the Kansas legislature required the state's three investor-owned utilities to enter net metering or parallel generation arrangements with interconnected renewable energy customers. Some cooperatives also offer net metering. Under net metering, utilities compensate customers for net excess generation (NEG) sent back to the grid. A bidirectional meter will be installed at no cost to the customer to track NEG. Credits will automatically be applied toward the customer's monthly bill and roll forward should generation exceed consumption for a given month. Parallel generation operates similarly to net metering, but enrollees may yield higher compensation and direct payments instead of bill credits. Contracts may be shorter-term as utilities are not required to purchase energy above a certain threshold. Certain capacity limits apply depending on the customer's property type. Interested customers should contact their utility.

Renewable Energy Goal

Value:Varies

Kansas first established a renewable portfolio standard in 2009. RPS goals are revisited from time to time, but they exist as fixed percentages rather than timed targets. As of 2020, private utilities and electric co-ops in the state should source at least 20% of their energy from renewable means. Adherence to the standard is measured through a Renewable Energy Credit system. RECs tie a fixed amount of capacity to a dollar value, with each credit expiring two years from its creation. Customers own the credits they generate but are technically required to sell them to utilities through net metering or parallel generation arrangements. Unlike many other states, compliance with the Kansas RPS is voluntary. Utilities are encouraged but not obliged to follow the state's quotas and guidelines.

Wichita City - Solar Permitting

Value:Varies

Any new solar energy project in Wichita must have the appropriate permits from the office of the city's Building Official. Permit applications should include plans, specifications, and electrical diagrams. A $40 fee is due at the time of application which covers up to two site inspections. Should additional inspections be required, a $15 fee per inspection will be added. It is illegal under Wichita ordinances to install, fix, replace, or make changes to a solar energy system without a solar contractor or installer's license. Additional information is available from the Wichita Energy Advisory Board, which serves as the appellate body for solar permits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • As a general rule, unless there are local limitations, the main limitations to the amount of solar panels you can put on your roof are the available space on your roof, your electricity usage, your providers net metering rules, and the limitations of your house hold electrical system.
  • Based on our research the average price per installed watt is $3.34 in Kansas. This means for a 10kW system you can expect to pay $33,400 though pricing can vary significantly between installers based on the projects requirements.
  • Based on a Zillow research study from 2019, home with solar panels sell for roughly 4.1% more.
  • To generate the most power, solar panels in the United States should face true south as this generally results in the solar panels receiving the most light each day throughout the course of the year. That said, given that energy prices are often variable throughout the day, your installer may recommend you rotate your panels slightly so that the panels will receive more light at the end of the day when energy prices can be more expensive. That said, for most consumers the positioning of solar panels is highly dependent on your home's roof.
  • Based on our continuously updated database of solar installers, we have found 23 verified solar install companies in Kansas

Solar installers in Kansas (23)

Academy Energy Group

Newburgh, IN(812) 518-2150

Services

  • Installation of solar arrays.
  • Reparation of solar arrays.
  • Auditing of energy requirements for independent energy generation.
  • Monitoring of independent energy generation.
  • Solar systems for selling electricity back to the grid.

SunPro Solar

Mandeville, LA(866) 599-3643

Services

  • Installation of solar arrays.
  • Installation of batteries for energy storage.
  • Auditing of energy requirements for independent energy generation.
  • Monitoring of independent energy generation.
  • Solar systems for selling electricity back to the grid.
  • Expertise in consulting on advantageous financing for solar.
  • Consulting on all things solar related.

Power Home Solar

Mooresville, NC(704) 870-3670

Services

  • Installation of solar arrays.
  • Reparation of solar arrays.
  • Installation of batteries for energy storage.
  • Solar systems for selling electricity back to the grid.
  • Expertise in consulting on advantageous financing for solar.
  • Consulting on all things solar related.

SunPower Corporation

San Jose, CA(800) 786-7693

Services

  • Installation of solar arrays.
  • Reparation of solar arrays.
  • Installation of batteries for energy storage.
  • Monitoring of independent energy generation.
  • Solar systems for selling electricity back to the grid.
  • Expertise in consulting on advantageous financing for solar.
  • Consulting on all things solar related.

AmpXR

Gladstone, MO(913) 387-9474

Services

  • Installation of solar arrays.
  • Solar systems for selling electricity back to the grid.

GRNE Solar

Palatine, IL(312) 859-3417

Services

  • Installation of solar arrays.
  • Installation of batteries for energy storage.
  • Expertise in consulting on advantageous financing for solar.
  • Consulting on all things solar related.

Sigora Solar

Charlottesville, VA(434) 465-6192

Services

  • Installation of solar arrays.
  • Installation of batteries for energy storage.
  • Solar systems for selling electricity back to the grid.
  • Expertise in consulting on advantageous financing for solar.

Entegrity

Little Rock, AR(800) 700-1414

Services

  • Installation of solar arrays.
  • Expertise in consulting on advantageous financing for solar.

Ideal Energy

Fairfield, IA(800) 634-4454

Services

  • Installation of solar arrays.
  • Reparation of solar arrays.
  • Installation of batteries for energy storage.
  • Expertise in consulting on advantageous financing for solar.

Engie North America

Houston, TX(713) 636-0000

Services

  • Installation of solar arrays.
  • Installation of batteries for energy storage.
  • Expertise in consulting on advantageous financing for solar.

City Electric Supply

Dallas, TX(866) 634-9853

Services

  • Installation of solar arrays.
  • Expertise in consulting on advantageous financing for solar.
  • Consulting on all things solar related.

Solar Design Studio

Platte City, MO(816) 607-1349

Services

  • Installation of solar arrays.
  • Installation of batteries for energy storage.
  • Expertise in consulting on advantageous financing for solar.
  • Consulting on all things solar related.

PowerHome Solar

Mooresville, NC(704) 870-3670

Services

  • Installation of solar arrays.
  • Installation of batteries for energy storage.
  • Solar systems for selling electricity back to the grid.
  • Expertise in consulting on advantageous financing for solar.

Empire Solar Group

Salt Lake City, UT(800) 467-4562

Services

  • Installation of solar arrays.
  • Installation of batteries for energy storage.
  • Solar systems for selling electricity back to the grid.
Fernando García
Last Reviewed By: Fernando García
Published: 2024-03-01