Kansas Solar Guide 2026
Everything Kansas homeowners need to know: costs, incentives, net metering policy, and what makes this state unique for solar.
Key fact about Kansas solar
Kansas has strong wind and decent solar resources but is a challenging market due to low electricity rates and utility-imposed solar standby charges. Wichita and Kansas City metro areas have the most installer competition.
Peak sun hours
5.4
hrs/day avg
Avg electricity rate
11.0¢
per kWh
Median install cost
$2.85/W
before incentives
Typical payback
14 yrs
8 kW system, avg usage
Typical 8 kW system in Kansas
Annual production
15,768 kWh
Year-1 savings
$1,734
System cost (est.)
$22,800
No federal tax credit — Section 25D expired December 31, 2025.
Kansas Net Metering Policy
Net metering (limited by SB 365)
Kansas net metering was weakened by SB 365 (2014). Evergy and Westar offer net metering but can add monthly "standby charges" for solar customers. Export rates are at retail but standby fees reduce net benefit.
Kansas Solar Incentives
Available in addition to any utility rebates. Federal 25D credit is $0 for homeowner-owned systems from 2026.
- ✓Property tax exemption on added home value
- ✓Sales tax exemption
Top Utilities in Kansas
Interconnection timeline: 4–8 weeks
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