SolarSaver
Menu

Solar Panels in Kansas: Cost, Savings & Payback (2026)

Enter your own bill below — the state's 2026 electricity rate, sun hours and installed cost are already filled in.

Typical $150/mo household in Kansas

System size

7.5 kW

estimated

Installed cost

$20,280

at $2.70/W

Year-one savings

$1,800

at 15.3¢/kWh

Payback

11.3 yrs

$45,346 net over 25 yrs

1What's your average monthly electric bill?

2Your state

3Tell us about your roof

Solar in Kansas: the three numbers that decide it

Sun hours. Kansas averages 5.3 peak sun hours a day (NREL), rank 11 of 51. After typical system losses that is about 1,562 kWh per installed kilowatt per year.

Electricity price. Residential power costs about 15.3¢/kWh (EIA, 2026), rank 30 of 51 — the higher the rate, the more each solar kilowatt-hour is worth.

Installed cost. Around $2.70 per watt before incentives (EnergySage marketplace data, 2026). With no federal credit for 2026 installs, this is the price you actually pay for an owned system.

Put together, a household with a $150 monthly bill would size a ~7.5 kW array, pay about $20,280, save roughly $1,800 in the first year and reach payback in about 11.3 yrs. Use the calculator above with your own bill.

States with similar sun hours

StateSun h/dayRate$/WPayback @ $150/mo
Kansas5.315.3¢/kWh$2.7011.3 yrs
South Carolina5.316.4¢/kWh$2.7010.6 yrs
Hawaii5.442.2¢/kWh$3.104.7 yrs
Mississippi5.316.3¢/kWh$2.7010.8 yrs
Alabama5.217.2¢/kWh$2.7010.4 yrs

State figures are 2026 averages verified 2026-09-02 (EIA / NREL / EnergySage). Your utility rate, roof and installer quote will differ — see thefull state table and the main calculator.

States with similar sun hours

Related guides

Frequently asked questions

How much do solar panels cost in Kansas?
Installed cost in Kansas averages about $2.70 per watt before incentives (2026). A system sized for a $150/mo bill — roughly 7.5 kW — comes to about $20,280. Get quotes from several licensed installers; local pricing and equipment choices move the figure.
Is solar worth it in Kansas?
For a $150/mo bill, the estimate is $1,800 saved in year one and $45,346 net over 25 years after paying $20,280 for the system, with payback in about 11.3 yrs. Higher bills and good roof orientation shorten payback; shading and low net-metering export rates lengthen it.
Is there a federal solar tax credit in Kansas for 2026?
No. The 30% federal residential solar credit (IRC §25D) was repealed for costs paid after December 31, 2025, and that applies in every state. State and utility incentives in Kansas are not included in this estimate and can still improve the payback — check the state energy office.
How many sun hours does Kansas get?
About 5.3 peak sun hours per day on average (NREL data), ranking 11 of 51 states and DC. Each installed kilowatt therefore produces roughly 1,562 kWh a year after typical system losses.
Why does the electricity rate matter?
Kansas's residential rate is about 15.3¢/kWh (EIA, 2026), ranking 30 of 51. Savings scale directly with the rate: every kWh your panels produce replaces a kWh you would have bought at that price.

Last reviewed: September 2026. Figures and formulas are checked against their published sources; see the site's data notes.