Plug-In Solar in Kansas
No plug-in solar law exists in Kansas, and nothing has been filed as a plug-in bill, so any grid-tied panel is covered by the net metering and interconnection rules your utility sets.
- No plug-in solar law in Kansas yetBill SB 144
- Utility rules are what apply.No cap on plug-in wattage.
- 15.3 centsPer kWh, the EIA average home price, Jan to Aug 2026.
- Yearly amount: $190.In Wichita, an 800 W kit, with any utility solar fee left out.
To connect in Kansas, you must first get your electric utility's approval. Use an inverter with anti-islanding listed to UL 1741, or an inverter listed to UL 3700.
Kansas Bills Related to Solar
- SB 144 (2026) had a connection to plug-in policy without being a plug-in bill. The measure would have invalidated HOA covenants banning solar panels while preserving reasonable HOA rules. On 28 Jan 2026, a Senate committee held a hearing; on 10 Apr 2026, the bill died in committee. Bill page
Today's Rule in Kansas
Hooking up: Under the Net Metering & Easy Connection Act (K.S.A. Sections 66-1263 to 66-1271), plus the KCC rules set out in K.A.R. 82-17, any customer system has to connect through an interconnect agreement and use a device the utility approves that shuts it off during an outage. Evergy customers apply online and install within 12 months of approval. Then they request a meter set.
Systems exporting up to 150 kW AC must receive net metering from Evergy and Empire District, along with a free bidirectional meter. The utility credits excess energy at no less than 100% of its monthly system average cost of energy. From 1 Jul 2026, the cap equals 4% of peak demand, then increases to 5% in 2027. There's no requirement for co-ops and city utilities to offer it.
Kit Savings in Kansas
Each 1 kW of panels in Wichita produces 1,555 kWh a year according to PVWatts, while homes in Kansas pay 15.3 cents per kWh in 2026 so far. The breakdown for an 800 W kit depends on where it goes:
| Where the panels go | kWh a year | Saved a year |
|---|---|---|
| Tilted south on a stand | 1,244 | $190 |
| Upright on a railing | 784 | $120 |
| Facing east or west | 995 | $152 |
Monthly figures for Wichita
- Jan85
- Feb95
- Mar111
- Apr111
- May114
- Jun118
- Jul120
- Aug120
- Sep106
- Oct99
- Nov87
- Dec78
kWh that an 800 W kit makes, tilted south.
Kit Prices for Kansas
| Kit | kWh a year | Saved a year | Pays back in | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Solar Supplier 1180 W EZ1 Kit | 1,835 | $280 | 3.2 years | $899 |
| Bright Saver 360 W Balcony Kit | 560 | $85 | 4.8 years | $414 |
| EcoFlow STREAM 800 W Kit | 1,244 | $190 | 5.8 years | $1,099 |
Tilted south and fully used at home. Compare every kit
Things Worth Knowing in Kansas
- In neighboring Iowa and Nebraska, power costs less. In 2024, households on average paid 14.15 cents/kWh, and the state's main power source is wind.
- No HOA solar access law exists in Kansas. SB 144 would have voided bans on solar panels from HOAs; it died in committee in the Senate during April 2026.
- State law doesn't require net metering when your power comes from a co-op or city utility. Review your own utility's policy.
Do You Rent or Use a Balcony?
The mount is up to your landlord or HOA, and the hookup is up to your electric utility. Learn about balcony solar and solar for apartments.
Main Utility Companies
- Evergy Kansas South
- Evergy Kansas Central
- Evergy Metro
- City of Kansas City, Kansas (BPU)
- Midwest Energy
Next Steps for You in Kansas
- Pick a size: in Wichita, expect a 400 W kit to make about 622 kWh each year and a kit of 1,200 W to make about 1,866 kWh. Run yours
- Contact your state lawmakers to ask about a plug-in bill similar to those passed elsewhere.
Sources
- Net Metering in Kansas, Kansas Corporation Commission
- K.S.A. 66-1265, Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes
- Private Energy Generation and Storage, Evergy
- SB 144, Kansas Legislature 2025-2026
- EIA State Electricity Profile tables, Kansas 2024
- EIA Table 5.6.B, 2026 prices and NREL PVWatts, Wichita
All states side by side, or check a neighbor: Oklahoma, Missouri, Nebraska.