State Overview
Kansas
National Solar Capacity Ranking: 49th
Data Current Through: Q2 2024
Kansas State Solar Overview
Just The Facts
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State
Kansas
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Solar Installed (MW):
163
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State Ranking, Cumulative Capacity Installed:
49th
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State Ranking, Capacity Installed in 2023:
44th
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Enough Solar Installed to Power:
23,077 homes
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Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar:
0.40%
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Solar Jobs:
1,082
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Solar Companies in State:
50 (7 Manufacturers, 24 Installers/Developers, 19 Others)
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Total Solar Investment in State:
$335 million
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Prices have fallen:
43% over the last 10 years
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Growth Projection and Ranking:
1599 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 32nd)
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Number of Installations:
6,746
Kansas State Solar Policy Resources
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Kansas Public Service Commission – Learn about the governing body that regulates the electricity rates and services of Kansas public utilities
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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
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DSIRE Incentives Database – Kansas – Search a public clearinghouse for specific solar energy incentives in Kansas and across the United States
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory – Kansas
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U.S. Energy Information Administration – Kansas State Profile – Explore official energy statistics, including data on electricity supply and demand, from the U.S. government
Johnson City
Johnson Corner Solar
Johnson Corner Solar in Johnson City was developed by Lightsource bp and came online in 2020. This 27.5 MW project produces enough electricity to power 4,198 homes.
Olathe
ALDI Installation
ALDI and IKEA have gone solar in Kansas. ALDI's 2 MW project in Olathe is one of the largest corporate projects in the state.
Pratt
City of Pratt Solar
At 7.7 MW, City of Pratt Solar in Pratt is among the largest solar installations in Kansas. Completed by Innovateus in 2019, this solar project has enough electric capacity to power more than 1,176 homes.
