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Solar Panel ROI in Kansas (KS)

Kansas averages 1,400 kWh per installed kW per year. At $13.8¢/kWh average utility rates, a 7 kW system produces a 25-year NPV of $7,883.

$13,720
System Cost (After Credits)
$7,883
25-Year NPV
10 years
Payback Period
$0.144/kWh
Solar LCOE

Solar Cost Breakdown in Kansas

7 kW system (2.80/W)$19,600
Federal ITC (30%)-$5,880
Net Cost$13,720

Solar Production in Kansas

Kansas receives an average of 1,400 kWh of solar energy per installed kW per year, based on NREL PVWatts data for a south-facing system at 20° tilt. A 7 kW system produces approximately 9,800 kWh in year one, declining by 0.5% annually due to panel degradation.

At Kansas's average residential rate of $13.8¢/kWh with 4% annual escalation, first-year savings are $1,352. The solar LCOE of $0.144/kWh is -4% below the current utility rate and stays fixed while utility rates continue to climb.

Net Metering in Kansas

1:1 net metering available for investor-owned utilities

Solar FAQ for Kansas

How much does solar cost in Kansas?
A typical 7 kW residential solar system in Kansas costs $19,600 before incentives. After the 30% federal ITC, the net cost drops to $13,720.
What is the solar payback period in Kansas?
Based on the average KS utility rate of $13.8¢/kWh and local solar irradiance of 1,400 kWh/kW/year, a 7 kW system typically pays for itself in 10 years. The 25-year NPV is $7,883.
Does Kansas have net metering?
1:1 net metering available for investor-owned utilities
What is the LCOE of solar in Kansas?
The levelized cost of solar energy in Kansas is approximately $0.144/kWh, compared to the current average utility rate of $13.8¢/kWh. Solar electricity costs -4% less than grid electricity at today's rates, and the gap widens as utility rates rise.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kansas?
Kansas receives approximately 1,400 kWh of solar energy per installed kW per year. A 7 kW system produces about 9,800 kWh in its first year, enough to offset 93% of the average U.S. household's electricity consumption.

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