There can be solar tax credits and incentives available at the federal, state and local levels. The calculator above will show you the value of all incentives your home is eligible for.
Kansas has not had a strong history in supporting home solar power, or even renewable energy more broadly. In 2015, the state’s Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) law was repealed, and a voluntary “goal” for renewable adoption was put into place. In 2019, the state’s largest utility company, Evergy, got the Corporation Commission to approve monthly fees added to the bills of homeowners with solar panels.
That ruling was subsequently overturned by the Kansas Supreme Court, but even without the additional fees, adding solar panels to a home in Kansas is not the great financial decision it is in many other states.
That doesn’t mean Kansas is without incentives for solar. Specifically, the state offers both solar net metering and a property tax exemption for the value a solar installation adds to your home.
Learn what solar incentives are available to Kansas homeowners
See what Kansas solar incentives you qualify for based on your utility company and city
Find out how much these incentives and/or Kansas solar tax credits will reduce your cost to go solar and add batteries
The federal solar investment tax credit will have the biggest impact on the cost you will face to go solar in Kansas
If you install your photovoltaic system before the end of 2032, the federal tax credit is 30% of the cost of your solar panel system. This is 30% off the entire cost of the system including equipment, labor, and permitting.
Example: If your solar energy system costs $20,000, your federal solar tax credit would be $20,000 x 30% = $6,000.
The federal tax credit falls to 26% starting in 2033.
With net metering in some states, you get full retail rate credit for the amount of electricity you send back into the grid with your solar panels.
Net Metering requires your utility to monitor how much energy your solar power system produces and how much energy you actually consume, and make sure you get credit for the surplus.
Current Kansas net metering law says that solar production will be recorded throughout the month, and if the customer generates more kilowatt-hours (kWh) than they use, they’ll be paid for the excess energy at the utility’s “system average cost” (wholesale rate) — about 2.1 cents per kWh, compared to 11.3 cents/kWh retail.
That means you get paid much lower than retail if your panels generate more than you need during a whole month. Folks in Kansas have a reason to choose smaller solar panel installations that won’t produce more than their usage during the sunniest month of the year, or they risk earning less money for the kilowatt-hours above and beyond that number.
That’s Kansas net metering as it stands, and there aren’t any major plans afoot to shake it up. There’s no guarantee that will go on indefinitely, though. Kansas has had a bit of a bumpy history with net metering.
As we mentioned above, in 2019, Evergy (formerly Westar and KCP&L), the largest investor-owned utility in Kansas, got approval from the Kansas Corporation Commission to levy additional monthly fees on solar owners. Thankfully, that approval was stuck down by the state Supreme Court in early 2020.
The Court was pretty clear in its decision that Evergy’s attempt to charge solar owners more than other customers was “price discrimination” that Kansas law “clearly prohibits.”
Solar rebates in Kansas? Ha, no. There is one current solar incentive worth mentioning, though...
Fortunately the Kansas legislature has passed a solar property tax exemption. While this won’t save you any money upfront, it will save you thousands over the long haul.
Installing a solar power system adds thousands of dollars in value to your home. With the property tax exemption in place, you won’t have to pay a single extra penny in property taxes for that home value increase. That saves you thousands over the three-decade life of your solar power system!
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Prices based on a 9.4kW system, after 30% federal tax credit
15 solar companies in Kansas provide pricing on SolarReviews. Here are the best rated companies near you.
4.69 35 Reviews
B. Powell, over 1 month
We had a residential solar system installed about 5 years ago including construction of a driveway overhang for panels. It operates fine and has had updates, checks for weather damage, and a panel cleaning. We are very satisfied with these results and the company, Shinnova. We recommend them to our neighbors and friends.
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B. Powell, over 1 month
We had a residential solar system installed about 5 years ago including construction of a driveway overhang for panels. It operates fine and has had updates, checks for weather damage, and a panel cleaning. We are very satisfied with these results and the company, Shinnova. We recommend them to our neighbors and friends.
4.64 46 Reviews
Pete L, over 1 month
The whole process was a very efficient and professional. The installation went very smoothly with no problems.
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Pete L, over 1 month
The whole process was a very efficient and professional. The installation went very smoothly with no problems.
4.51 30 Reviews
Daniel G, over 1 month
Joseph and the install team just finished installing our system. They did a fantastic job making sure the array and equipment looks great. They were very professional and answered all of my questions. The plans were for a single array that spans the entire roof and the team took extra time to make sure everything lined up and everything looks fantastic!! They even went the extra mile to clean up the property and make sure I was happy with the install. I would definitely use Astrawatt and their install team for any solar projects. Very highly recommended!! Sales: Working with Scott was awesome. He didn't pressure me into solar, he just provided the facts. He also answered all of my questions and worked with me to design the best system for our needs. Project Management: Bianca has done a great job in getting all our permits and scheduling our job. She also answered all of my many questions. The whole team is fantastic!
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Daniel G, over 1 month
Joseph and the install team just finished installing our system. They did a fantastic job making sure the array and equipment looks great. They were very professional and answered all of my questions. The plans were for a single array that spans the entire roof and the team took extra time to make sure everything lined up and everything looks fantastic!! They even went the extra mile to clean up the property and make sure I was happy with the install. I would definitely use Astrawatt and their install team for any solar projects. Very highly recommended!! Sales: Working with Scott was awesome. He didn't pressure me into solar, he just provided the facts. He also answered all of my questions and worked with me to design the best system for our needs. Project Management: Bianca has done a great job in getting all our permits and scheduling our job. She also answered all of my many questions. The whole team is fantastic!
4.50 1,881 Reviews
Randy, 1 day ago
They updated my electrical box for the solar panel install. The electrician under size range breaker and was called out by inspector. They have sent an electrician out twice to replace this breaker, and both times, no work was completed. I also have a 240v air compressor circuit that has each leg wired to 2 completely separate breakers on different ends of the main panel as this is not a functioning 240v circuit and yet an electrician shows up and reports no work needed to be done. Everything about their response is wrong. For starters, after each electrician visit, there has never been an email stating why no work has been done and won't be able to provide proof of emails sent. 2nd, as an incompetent company, they refused to address the issue verbally they wired my 240v circuit for the air compressor wrong. Their electrician stated they can run new wire to our stove or replace or oven with a 30 amp stove. This is a company that can't honor what their employees are promising and need to get the hell out the way so honorable companies can do right by their customers paying $78k for a job. This place is clearly ran by someone with zero integrity as I have received responses that are flat out lies
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Randy, 1 day ago
They updated my electrical box for the solar panel install. The electrician under size range breaker and was called out by inspector. They have sent an electrician out twice to replace this breaker, and both times, no work was completed. I also have a 240v air compressor circuit that has each leg wired to 2 completely separate breakers on different ends of the main panel as this is not a functioning 240v circuit and yet an electrician shows up and reports no work needed to be done. Everything about their response is wrong. For starters, after each electrician visit, there has never been an email stating why no work has been done and won't be able to provide proof of emails sent. 2nd, as an incompetent company, they refused to address the issue verbally they wired my 240v circuit for the air compressor wrong. Their electrician stated they can run new wire to our stove or replace or oven with a 30 amp stove. This is a company that can't honor what their employees are promising and need to get the hell out the way so honorable companies can do right by their customers paying $78k for a job. This place is clearly ran by someone with zero integrity as I have received responses that are flat out lies
4.36 31 Reviews
QC, over 1 month
2 months of researching and looking at buyers' online reviews. We decided to go with the only U.S. solar company, SunPower, and Good Energy Solutions as our installer. SunPower because the panels, the microinverters, and the mounting bracket are supposed to be covered by them for 25 years. GES installer because they have the highest local review at that time, and with Lifetime Workmanship Warranty. GES seller rep. was great, and our project was handed to Christina Carroll, GES VP. Everything went downhill after that. Her communication was the worst. Every call we made to her went straight to voice mail. And we never got a callback from the voice mails that was left. Emails that were sent, never get reply from her. We constantly have to contact the sell rep. about our project, which he has to contact her for information. This went on for about 6 months, and all we got were an inspector home visit to make sure solar can be installed on our roof. At 7 months is when we found out the truth about our whole project. We were going to cancel our installation with Good Energy Solutions, and that's when she emailed us that they couldn't get permitting for our area. Good Energy end up contracting out our project to a local installer, EFS. 2 years into our solar system, SunPower finally updated their app to where individuals' panels can be monitored. We found out that for more than a year, one of the panels never produced energy. We contacted SunPower, and they told us to get a hold of GES. We contacted Good Energy about the panel, and they told us it's going to cost over $1,000 for them to just show up. Even though we were assured that all the workmanship done by EFS will still be covered by GES. Good Energy had to contract this work back to EFS again. After talking with EFS for the work, they said it would be $300 for them to send someone out to troubleshoot. And $300 more for them to come back out to replace any parts that are bad. They told us to replace the part ourselves if we want to save some money. Neither SunPower or Good Energy Solutions talking about the cost to send someone for services. Our advice is to go with someone within driving distance and have the permit to work in your area if you really want solar that bad. Otherwise, just forgo getting solar all together. The amount of saving IS NOT worth the headaches of owning the system. 3 coworkers went through similar headaches with solar, and they all would have never installed solar if they knew beforehand.
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QC, over 1 month
2 months of researching and looking at buyers' online reviews. We decided to go with the only U.S. solar company, SunPower, and Good Energy Solutions as our installer. SunPower because the panels, the microinverters, and the mounting bracket are supposed to be covered by them for 25 years. GES installer because they have the highest local review at that time, and with Lifetime Workmanship Warranty. GES seller rep. was great, and our project was handed to Christina Carroll, GES VP. Everything went downhill after that. Her communication was the worst. Every call we made to her went straight to voice mail. And we never got a callback from the voice mails that was left. Emails that were sent, never get reply from her. We constantly have to contact the sell rep. about our project, which he has to contact her for information. This went on for about 6 months, and all we got were an inspector home visit to make sure solar can be installed on our roof. At 7 months is when we found out the truth about our whole project. We were going to cancel our installation with Good Energy Solutions, and that's when she emailed us that they couldn't get permitting for our area. Good Energy end up contracting out our project to a local installer, EFS. 2 years into our solar system, SunPower finally updated their app to where individuals' panels can be monitored. We found out that for more than a year, one of the panels never produced energy. We contacted SunPower, and they told us to get a hold of GES. We contacted Good Energy about the panel, and they told us it's going to cost over $1,000 for them to just show up. Even though we were assured that all the workmanship done by EFS will still be covered by GES. Good Energy had to contract this work back to EFS again. After talking with EFS for the work, they said it would be $300 for them to send someone out to troubleshoot. And $300 more for them to come back out to replace any parts that are bad. They told us to replace the part ourselves if we want to save some money. Neither SunPower or Good Energy Solutions talking about the cost to send someone for services. Our advice is to go with someone within driving distance and have the permit to work in your area if you really want solar that bad. Otherwise, just forgo getting solar all together. The amount of saving IS NOT worth the headaches of owning the system. 3 coworkers went through similar headaches with solar, and they all would have never installed solar if they knew beforehand.
4.25 5 Reviews
Jenna Harbison, over 1 month
Go with Kaw Valley to get your solar panels, you won't be disappointed! They have great customer service, and make the entire process so easy. The installation was smooth and the panels are great quality! We are so happy with our purchase!
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Jenna Harbison, over 1 month
Go with Kaw Valley to get your solar panels, you won't be disappointed! They have great customer service, and make the entire process so easy. The installation was smooth and the panels are great quality! We are so happy with our purchase!
4.06 10 Reviews
Jim Colwell, 2 weeks ago
Solar Planet installed my Tesla Wall Charger in an hour! Very professional job!
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Average cost (5kW system)
$11,250 ($2.25 per watt)
Jim Colwell, 2 weeks ago
Solar Planet installed my Tesla Wall Charger in an hour! Very professional job!
3.93 6 Reviews
Erin, over 1 month
Jason was very informative and his rates blew everyone else out of the water. We’re so glad we went with him for our solar project! The work he did outside looks fabulous and we’ve already had so many compliments and people wondering who did the work on our home! 100% suggest him!
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Erin, over 1 month
Jason was very informative and his rates blew everyone else out of the water. We’re so glad we went with him for our solar project! The work he did outside looks fabulous and we’ve already had so many compliments and people wondering who did the work on our home! 100% suggest him!
3.75 1 Reviews
Tom Simmons , over 1 month
I’ve know one of the owners for a few years. He is an honest person. He is true to his word. Proterra Solar completes excellent work. I highly recommend this company.
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Tom Simmons , over 1 month
I’ve know one of the owners for a few years. He is an honest person. He is true to his word. Proterra Solar completes excellent work. I highly recommend this company.
3.75 1 Reviews
Anonymous, over 1 month
Very Professional, courteous, and fast. Excellent job of installing and the system works great.
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Anonymous, over 1 month
Very Professional, courteous, and fast. Excellent job of installing and the system works great.