State Overview
Kansas
National Solar Capacity Ranking: 41st
Updated September 2026
Kansas State Solar Overview
Kansas Major Solar and Storage Projects
SEIA’s Major Solar and Storage Projects List is a database of all U.S. ground-mounted solar projects, 1 MW and above, that are either operating, under construction or under development.
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Just The Facts
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Solar Installed (MW):
667 MWdc
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Storage Capacity
0 MWh
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National Ranking:
41st (32nd in 2025 additions)
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Enough Solar Installed to Power:
101,282 homes
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Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar:
1.48%
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Solar Jobs:
1,145
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Solar Companies in State:
45 (7 Manufacturers, 19 Installers/ Developers, 19 Others)
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Total Solar Investment in State:
$836 million
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Growth Projection and Ranking:
2,105 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 33rd)
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Number of Installations:
9,251
Kansas State Solar Policy Resources
- Kansas State Legislature – Track pending legislation affecting solar energy, locate and contact individual legislators, and stay up to date on current legislative issues in Kansas
- DSIRE Incentives Database – Kansas – Search a public clearinghouse for specific solar energy incentives in Kansas and across the United States
- U.S. Energy Information Administration – Kansas State Profile – Explore official energy statistics, including data on electricity supply and demand, from the U.S. government
Kansas Energy Storage Policy and Market Overview
Dedicated state storage policies have lagged behind increasing solar capacity and investment are increasing. As renewable generation continues to expand, energy storage is expected to play a larger role in improving grid flexibility and supporting future market growth.
Kansas Energy Storage Policy Resources
- Evergy Battery Storage Pilot Program – Research and development program designed to test home battery storage technologies at reduced customer costs.
- Memorandum for BESS CIME Property Tax Exemption –Kansas Department of Revenue rulings for C&I Machinery and Equipment Property Tax Exemptions for BESS and renewable energy systems.
- Kansas Energy Office Grant Opportunities – Funding opportunities for energy related projects through state and federally allocated grants.
- DSIRE Kansas Energy Storage Policy Database – Clearinghouse for financial incentives, regulations, and rebates for energy storage and lithium-ion technologies in Kansas and across the United States.
- Energy Storage Cost in Kansas – Up-to-date storage and solar-plus-storage pricing and find installers in Kansas on EnergySage.
- Kansas Corporation Commission – Governing body that regulates the electricity rates and services of Kansas public utilities, search for regulatory dockets, programs, and initiatives.
- Kansas State Legislature – Pending, passed, and historical legislation affecting energy storage and battery systems, locate and contact individual legislators, and stay up to date on current legislative issues in Kansas.
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