Solar power in Kansas
Solar power in Kansas has been growing in recent years due to new technological improvements and a variety of regulatory actions and financial incentives.[1]
It is estimated that 41.7% of electricity in Kansas could be provided by 12,500 MW of rooftop solar panels.[2]
In 2015, IKEA installed the largest solar array in the state, 730 kW on the roof of its store in Merriam.[3] In 2011, Kansas's largest solar array, 118 kW, was the rooftop installation at Peeper Ranch in Lenexa. Its output is available online.[4]
Net metering
The state's net metering program allows residential installations of up to 25 kW and 200 kW non-residential on-site electrical generation to roll over any excess generation to the next month, but any excess at the end of the year is lost. Participation is limited to 1% of utility's previous year peak demand.[5] Many of the states have net metering policies that are inadequate for 100% renewable energy. Kansas was given a C for net metering and an F for interconnection policies.[6]
Installed capacity
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| Year | Capacity | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 0.1 | 0.1 | >100% |
| 2011 | 0.2 | <0.1 | 100% |
| 2012 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 150% |
| 2013 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 120% |
| 2014 | 2.3 | 1.2 | 109% |
| 2015 | 4.7 | 2.4 | 104% |
See also
References
- ↑ Prospects for solar power never brighter
- ↑ Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic Technical Potential in the United States
- ↑ IKEA’s new Kansas store has state’s largest solar rooftop array, Solar Power World, Kelly Pickerel, May 5, 2015
- ↑ Peeper Ranch Plant Profile
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