Cost & Savings Breakdown
Based on $150/month electric bill in Kansas City
System Size
9.5 kW
Annual Production
13,905 kWh
Gross System Cost
$27,619
Federal Tax Credit (30%)
-$8,286
State Incentive
-$500
Net Cost
$18,833
Monthly Savings
$122
CO₂ Offset/yr
12,792 lbs
25-Year Savings Projection
Utility & Net Metering
Local UtilityEvergy
Net Metering PolicyFull Retail
Compensation RateFull retail rate
Capacity LimitNo overall limit
Electricity Rate$0.105/kWh
Peak Sun Hours5 hrs/day
Available Incentives
30%
Federal ITC — Deduct 30% of your system cost from federal taxes. Available through 2032.
$500
Missouri State Incentive — Missouri offers a property tax exemption for solar installations.
Common Questions
How much does solar cost in Kansas City?
Solar in Kansas City, Missouri costs approximately $27,619 for a 9.5 kW system. After the 30% federal tax credit, your net cost is about $18,833.
What is the solar payback period in Kansas City?
The estimated payback period for solar in Kansas City is 12.9 years, based on a $150/month electric bill and local sun hours of 5 hrs/day.
Does Evergy offer net metering?
Evergy offers Full Retail net metering. Full retail rate.